Recent content by SpottedBass

Yes, I and would have given the same advice. The 'we have more money to spend on lawyers than you and if you dont cede to our demands, we are going outspend you until you comply." is very effective. Some business onwers get stuck on 'but I'm right' and while they are, its not about justice...

I just noticed the SBVT-II after disappearing from the website for a couple days is back, but it’s now known as the [redacted -ii]. My guess is a cease and desist letter was received from Yamaha/Ampeg. As a lawyer, this infuriates me. They have absolutely no claim, there is no infringement as...

I just wanna say I was blown away by the SBVT-II that arrived last week (I think I bought the last one? They are not on the site anymore.) and now this week The Watt arrives, two somewhat different tools but each a work of art and sonic inspiration. At any price there is simply nothing...

If it's a player you are looking for vs. a collection piece, then a custom shop bass is your best option for consistency. If it's a collection piece that plays well that you are seeking, then you need to play it yourself to see. There is a lot that can happen to a bass over 67 years so you...

Now that Guitar Center is stocking these, anyone wanna jump in a give a review?

following... disappointed that Fender and Tech 21 will not be there.

similar situation here - I have a v4b / svt212AV rig and an Ashdown ABM 600 / Eden D212XLT rig. Was thinking of playing a show using the V4B and both cabs (@2 ohms), but the Ampeg cab does not go as deep as the Eden. If I knew I can get more low end from a pair of SVT212AVs, that would look...

Is this still available?

So i've been using the v4B / SVT212AV for a while and, while I like tone I get, I am wanting at times a bit more low-end. Was thinking of just swapping it for the 410HLF, but I'm worried it would be too 'boomy'. What if I added a 115? I have an opportunity to pick up an SVT 115 Pro Neo...

I know this is an old thread but providing this update since it may benefit someone. The SVT212-AV cab is a 4ohm cab so should be plugged into the 4ohm output. If you add a second cab, they need to be plugged into the 2ohm output(s). I jammed for hours this past weekend and didn't...

So I've been checking out the limited edition fender basses (a shell pink jazz bass and a surf green precision) both with solid rosewood necks and I am beginning to think its a bad idea. In particular, I've seen two Precision Basses at two different stores that are having neck issues out of...

Well, its never been gone over since day 1 so I think you are right - its time to go to the amp-doctor for a check-up. It sounds like this is not normal. I like the amp enough to work through the issue. All my prior amps have been hybrid or solid state, so I wasn't sure if this was 'normal'...

Very helpful guide to Tubes. In my case, it's not a gradual "something sounds off" thing. It's a steady hiss and pop sound, almost like scratchy pot, but happens with nothing plugged in and the dials in any position. First time it happened, it was the next day after moving the amp from a...

Thanks Jimmy! This sounds pretty easy and I'm not afraid to probe around with a meter. I've never biased the amp ever - I just swap out all 4 power tubes when I start getting 'that hissy-poppy thing'. I'd take it to a shop, but with all horror stories about long wait times and...

Agree that a single powerbrick type source would be nice from a convenience standpoint. However, if the wall-wart is rated up to 230 volts then by all means use it. Frequency is another issue to watch as some countries are on 50hz others on 60hz. Modern power supplies can handle the...