Recent content by mescalito

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    ampeg v4b

    thanks for the reply's guys. it's hard to know what to do as i'm in the market for both amps. i had to sell all my gear about three years ago due to losing my job and have only been playing with my old band again for about a year. i've got a 4x10, 1x15 both ampeg and a classic head. my V6...
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    ampeg v4b

    i've always been an ampeg guy and i've had plenty of svt's. i've also got a trace elliot V6 which is great but i've seen a lot of ampeg v4b's for sale. they're quite cheap and i was just wondering if anyone had used one and what they sounded like. i know they're not going to be as...
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    WANTED:1970'S AMPEG SVT

    i'm looking for an ampeg svt dated between 1970 and 1979. i live in the U.K but will pay for all shipping costs to have it sent to me. i've got a flight case that i can send for it so it'll be safe on the trip. my friend works for fedex here and can get a discount so it's cheaper for me...
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    Recognize this amp?

    it also looks like :-13 (divided by 13) i can't do the correct symbol on the computer. they're made in southern california. here's a link Invalid Link Removed
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    just joined!!!

    yeah i know, i just don't listen to them. hope i haven't opened a can of worms.
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    just joined!!!

    my p bass is only five years old but i doubt i'll be parted from it until i give it to son #1 when i feel he deserves it. the wife, on the other hand, is a different matter. hinckley's not too far from where i work, but i'm not into the beatles.
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    just joined!!!

    thanks for all the reply's guys. told you i keep odd hours, this is the first chance i've had to get on the forum again. i've been to toronto bassman paul, loved the place. i went i 1996 for a couple of weeks. i bought my son, isaac, a short scale flea bass for his 7th birthday last october...
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    just joined!!!

    how do i become a supporting member? mescalito? because i'm a huge hunter thompson fan too. i disagree sneakypete on the issue of metal bass gear. i play metal (in one of it's many forms) and as far as i'm concerned the best metal gear was invented in the late '60's, perfected in the '70's...
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    just joined!!!

    thanks for the welcome everyone. i'm not sure how useful i'll be to everyone but i can but try. i keep odd hours being a truck driver (pays the bills, almost) so don't be offended if i reply late.
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    just joined!!!

    sorry, just read your location, louth. i didn't expect a reply so quickly, let alone from 3 members.
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    just joined!!!

    yeah stockport isn't far from me. do you still live in the U.K?
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    just joined!!!

    hi, just joined the community. i'm not sure how all this works but i'll get the hang of it. i live in england and have been playing the bass for 20 years, that makes me feel old just writing it. looking forward to discussions, trading etc. anyone with any advice on the forum just...