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Goldburn94

Goldburn94

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Jan 13, 2013
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#1
I'm pretty new to talk bass and I'm doing some research in an attempt to fix or replace my rig.

I currently own a T-max 550 and its **** the bed. local amp tecs have estimated over 100 down for the wild goose chase to figure out the issue.

Prior to the death of my t-max I was considering selling her to switch out for I higher powered peavey white face amp or a max preamp and a quality poweramp.

I would really appreciate any suggestion for you more experienced ladies and fellas and feel free to send my packing if I'm in the wrong place or if there'd be a better place for this
 
#2
The standard questions when someone asks for amp recommendations are:

1) Where are you located? USA? Europe? Asia?
2) What's your BUDGET?
3) What kind of music do you play?
4) What kind of cab(s) do you play through?
5) Any special needs for a certain tone or high volume/deep bass, ect...
 
#4
Perhaps sopmebody could explain why sorting out a problem results in a wild goose chase?

Applying good troubleshooting techniques, it should be anything but a wild goose chase. In fact, it should be downright boring and productive.

You might check with Peavey to see if they can service your amp at the factory, if so, that might be your best bet. Will probably end better than a wild goose chase, certainly better for you and the goose ;)
 
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#5
Wow first off, thanks you guys for responding so quickly.

@Crater
1. I'm in Massachusetts USA south of Boston
2. $400-$500 used
3. I'm only 20 people have been shredding the strings for a while so we draw influence far and wide (Progressive may be the key word)
4.sold my 4x10 moving on to a 2x15
5. Personally I enjoy a very trebly tone. For me it offsets the ridiculous bass from my lead guitarists JCM 800.

@B-string
So the incredibly embarrassing shameful musician story.....in a slightly intoxicated state I was late night jamming alone in a dimly lit room. Similar looking speaker and instrument cables were switched. (Since color coded with tape) and the output was routed back into the preamp section. There was a pop and all LEDs died along with the signal. No smell, no smoke, slight buzz.

@agedhorse if nothing comes of these post or I get more suggestions for that route. I think I'll start sending emails
 
#9
Why would you think your repair would consist of replacing TL072's?

(Hint: it almost certainly does not)
 
#10
Goldburn94 said:
local amp tecs have estimated over 100 down for the wild goose chase to figure out the issue.
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Trying to randomly change out parts that may or may not be the problem is a wild goose chase, that will cause more problems and waste money.
Take it to another shop if they make it sound hard to diagnose. A proper shop will find the problem pretty easily. It will cost money but, they have the tools and know how to find the real problem.
Then you can decide whether to pay to have it repaired or turn it into a lamp.
Good luck.
 
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Goldburn94 said:
I'm pretty new to talk bass and I'm doing some research in an attempt to fix or replace my rig.

I currently own a T-max 550 and its **** the bed. local amp tecs have estimated over 100 down for the wild goose chase to figure out the issue.
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Charging a bench fee for diagnosing a problem is typical for any shop. Usually they subtract the bench fee from the repair bill if you have them do the work.
 
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So I'm gonna be sending it into peavey they made it sound like a real easy fix and were excited to get a t-max in the technician I spoke with was a bassist who claimed it was one of his favoritesx

For now I think I'm going to buy the max preamp off of guitar center used for 150. I just need a power amp to go with it I was looking at the crownxls1500 what do y'all think? I've heard it doesn't exactly sound like the specs say it should for only a few folks but great ratings from a bunch of TBers
 

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