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NAD! Lab Series L4 w/original 2x15 cab

Haans

Haans

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I can hardly believe my luck. Found this advertised a few days ago, but on the other side of the country. Seller wouldn't ship, which is quite understandable, given the size of this monster. I sulked for a bit, until I remembered Nimber.com. Posted a request, and within minutes I had an offer to have the amp transported door to door for a small fee. Total (including door-to-door-delivery): $275

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Looks like it's in great condition, mostly used at home. I can't wait to try it out, but it won't be here until tuesday or wednesday. There's precious little information to be found on these, although general consensus seems to be they're awesome, even at three times the price I got. I'd love a service manual if anyone has one. It may be worth replacing the speakers, given their age. Not sure they were that great to begin with, but I'll give them a test run.

Sorry for the premature post - will update once tested. In the meantime, you may share your love/hate/fond memories as you please.
 

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I've cleaned all pots and switches and the molex connectors inside. I'll test it on monday. There's a huge fan on the side that was disconnected. When I connected it, I found out why. The thing sounds like a microwave oven. Took it out and cleaned it and it got better, but still too loud. I'll have to replace it. The fan is called Cyclohm, and I see why. It moves air like a hairdryer! Seems like overkill to me.

Any suggestions for a 115 volt AC fan that's quiet? And 15" speakers? I think the original speakers are quite mediocre, and they're 40 years old.
 
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don't care so much about the dinosaur bass rig, but nimber.com sounds interesting! so they will go and get things that are "pick up only" and ship them anyway?
 
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I just bought the L11 head this weekend and I'm looking for the 215, L4 to go with it. The two heads are basically the same except mine has reverb. My buddy in RI s
ays he knows a guy that has one and will check with him to see if he wants to sell. If anyone has a lead on a L4 cabinet somewhere in New England give me a shout. John
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bassdopp said:
I just bought the L11 head this weekend and I'm looking for the 215, L4 to go with it. The two heads are basically the same except mine has reverb. My buddy in RI s
ays he knows a guy that has one and will check with him to see if he wants to sell. If anyone has a lead on a L4 cabinet somewhere in New England give me a shout. JohnView attachment 3352708
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I have a LS 215 cab down here in ATL. I think it'd be easier for you to just ship me your head! Lol
 
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Haans said:
I can hardly believe my luck. Found this advertised a few days ago, but on the other side of the country. Seller wouldn't ship, which is quite understandable, given the size of this monster. I sulked for a bit, until I remembered Nimber.com. Posted a request, and within minutes I had an offer to have the amp transported door to door for a small fee. Total (including door-to-door-delivery): $275

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Looks like it's in great condition, mostly used at home. I can't wait to try it out, but it won't be here until tuesday or wednesday. There's precious little information to be found on these, although general consensus seems to be they're awesome, even at three times the price I got. I'd love a service manual if anyone has one. It may be worth replacing the speakers, given their age. Not sure they were that great to begin with, but I'll give them a test run.

Sorry for the premature post - will update once tested. In the meantime, you may share your love/hate/fond memories as you please.
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I have an L10.

This was made for guitar. Cabinet us 4x10" open back.

Actually a nice durable amp, had it for about 30 years.

More amazed Gibson had anything to do with it. Even more amazed they stopped making them.

The compressor and LED light combo is useful.
 
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I got rid of the L4 and cab when I had to make room for my Verellen/Barefaced rig. It sounded nice, but wasn't that well suited for the fairly heavy rock we play. I replaced the noisy fan with a very quiet computer fan that still moved quite a bit of air. There's a power outlet inside that the fan was plugged into, so I just plugged in a small AC-adaptor to deliver the required 12V to the new fan, and that worked well. I passed it on to another LAB-head for a small profit (not much, considering I spent quite a few hours cleaning and examining the old thing).
 

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