[Minneapolis/MN Thread] Where's the "beer" thread icon?

[kraigo]

I'd suggest an Avatar 2x10. It's a little over your budget, but they sound decent and get moderately loud. Alternatively, start watching Craig's List and search the Music-Go-Round website as well as the TB classifieds for 2x10's.

$200 is aggressively cheap but with a buyer's market you may be able to find something.

KO

 

[ExaltBass]

I think Tim had a 1 x 15 G-K (Backline Kickback?) for in that price range at the GTG.

 

[kraigo]

I thought it was a Hartke. It was a combo amp. I had an older cube model of the same and I thought mine was awesome (1415?). Nice presence due the aluminum cone and decent tone all around. Loud enough to be heard in reasonable situations. The query was for a cab, so I didn't recommend it.

KO

 

[MNAirHead]

CABS
Sending a PM on cabs.. I don't want to clutter the GTG thread... they'll be low cost... all gig quality.. yes will trade (for fun)

I rarely use amps any more - I'd rather cut a sweet deal to a GTG pal than dork with CL or shipping.

Timmy

 

[MNAirHead]

On another note,

My always reliable Eden wt-800 just failed at my gig Tuesday night.

I know one or two guys use a similar amp, and just wondering if anyone can point me in a direction to fix an eden.....I'd rather not ship it to them since they are not local anymore.

At the end of the first set it got very quiet and has/had a mild distortion to it. I shut it off, came back 10 minutes later and it sounded fine. Plenty of power, clean signal etc.

During the first song of the second set, it did it again.

I plugged direct into the smallish PA we use for vocals, and I hate to say it, but I was really digging the sound I got.

Maybe PM me so I don't hijack the thread...thanks boys.

I'll reply to this one public.. someone may benefit.

DO NOT keep turning on to test if it's coming back from the dead. There are some situations that send a hi volt DC charge to your speakers - unfortunately this depends on the amp-someone familiar with your exact amp would need to comment...

Local
Good Guys is slow..
Savage is kind of the regional repair assembly line.
PM me if you prefer working with smaller one guy shops... I have the direct contact to one of the guys who services multiple vendors.

OPINION - Send it to the Factory
That being said, overall - my best head service has always been mailing back to the factory.

Why?

The staff commonly have seen the failure before.. know what other parts fail (and premtively swap).. and will Hipot test it. Last one I sent in was only about $170 total (including shipping) -- they went over everything.. Unfortunately repair depots repair --- the factory guys seen tons of the same make/model and understand preemptive upgrades.

Timmy


PS - I have a head (or several) that I can lend you to get you through... I woundn't let needing it fast cloud the repair -- PM me if this can help you.

 

[MNAirHead]

I plugged direct into the smallish PA we use for vocals, and I hate to say it, but I was really digging the sound I got.

We'd welcome you to the low cost-low clutter-low weight world of IEM .,.. can lend you a setup to test

 

[ExaltBass]

I'm pretty sure it's just a worn out preamp tube (10 yrs old!). My WT800C exhibited the same behavior and Eden tech support had me change the tube - fixed it and really solidified the sound. Tube swap is not too tough, just boring with all the screws to remove and replace... over 20 IIR.

 

[MNAirHead]

I'm pretty sure it's just a worn out preamp tube (10 yrs old!). My WT800C exhibited the same behavior and Eden tech support had me change the tube - fixed it and really solidified the sound. Tube swap is not too tough, just boring with all the screws to remove and replace... over 20 IIR.

Worth a try--- any good vendor would do this anyways..

REmember then to plug it back in to a cab you don't care about.

 

[Luckie]

A BFM cab may fit the bill...

 

[jro]

At the GTG I mentioned a local(ish) pedal builder from Eau Claire. The name is DwarfCraft devices and although I don't need or own any of his pedals - I want them all. This is mainly due to youtube demos which can be both hilarious, disturbing, and annoying at the same time.

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=theonetrueaen#g/u

Check out "the great destroyer", the "Shiva", and the new amp.

 

[ExaltBass]

^ (JRO) I was all packed up when I saw your Wal Mk2 - awesome! - can you post some pics?

 

[lambrusco]

That Dwarfcraft stuff is GREAT! Nice videos.

I'm Johnny. I had the black rim glasses/flannel jacket in the photos/brought the Ric. It was nice to meet everybody the other night. Great basses and people all around!

 

[ExaltBass]

Great pics by the way! I'm Carl, the long haired guy with glasses and the Aguilar 4x12

... are you sure? Perhaps we had a stealth celebrity

 

[Kenner]

.....that's a purrrty bass....

 

[greenboy]

Is that Cliff Williams?

 

[ExaltBass]

Jimmy (Flim) Johnson - Flim and the BB's, Alan Holdsworth & James Taylor... (also a Minnesotan!) His brother, Gordy, is a KILLER (!!!) DB player... who can smoke on electric if he feels like it. Jimmy is the guy who is credited with the inspiring the 1st (BEADG) 5 string bass and a LONG time Alembic player.

 

[greenboy]

Sounded pretty innocent there didn't I? ; }

I really dig him on all the Holdsworth stuff going back to Metal Fatigue, way great player and as you say, one of the first low tuning fivers that I can recall.

 

[kraigo]

Sounded pretty innocent there didn't I? ; }

I can see why Exalt was fooled. New to MN, Greenboy? I'm pleased to see you here, but I'm curious what brought you into this thread. And you're officially invited to the 2/20/2011 MN GTG...

KO

 

[ExaltBass]

I've seen him with Holdsworth and Flim & the BB's (a bunch!) and have some of his early recordings (Debb Johnson, New Your Mary... etc.) KILLER player! I've been a fan for 40 years.

 

[greenboy]

I almost come from the Northern Iron Range by way of a grandparent from Finland. And as a child, Bemidji's Paul Bunyan and Babe were of great interest when heading around to some old lake resorts with the folken. I've enjoyed a little time in Minneapolis as well.

I do however need to see a Coen Brothers flick about Minnesota that rivals FARGO before I can again consider travel there.