Did you happen to glance at the volume control to see if the detents are a real rotary switch or do they use the perforated rotating disc with a ball bearing trick to simulate a rotary switch?
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Did you happen to glance at the volume control to see if the detents are a real rotary switch or do they use the perforated rotating disc with a ball bearing trick to simulate a rotary switch?
I did not. Looked like a standard potentiometer, had a QA sticker on the back and was soldered to the preamp board.
Glad you all like the LBT. It is a nice looking amp that may be similar to the 4 Stroke, or at least it seems that way. As for the detents I have seen that it is way more noticeable with certain basses as opposed to others. For an example my Squier Contemporary Active Jazz goes from off to somewhat loud on one detent while my G&L Tribute M2000 goes from off to
on one detent. That is where the volume issue occurs.
Here is an update on the AD200. I was able to get compensation from Reverb for the damage in shipping, so that was good. I was able to order all new tubes to do a full retube. 3 new Tung-Sol preamp tubes, and 4 6550 Tung-Sol power tubes. I still need to get the amp in for a bias and cleaning, but decided to give it the paces in band practice last night, and I did like what I heard. It's similar to my Fender Bassman 135, but different, more tube overdrive for sure and just lots more power. I was playing through a Carvin 1x15 which was in the spot, and I think I'll enjoy it a lot more through my Genz Benz loaded LDS 2x12. I remember a trick people use for the SVT when you have a gain and a master, you turn the master all the way up, and use Gain for volume. So I set my Master to noon, and used my gain. At about 11 o'clock on gain, we did a song and the guitarist said man you gotta turn up. So gain to about 1 or so, another song and now I'm too loud haha. I ended up with Master and Gain around noon, the Treble right at 9:00, the mids around 2-2:30 and the bass around 10:30-11.
It sounded really good, even through a subpar cabinet.
It sounded really good, even through a subpar cabinet.
I've never had the Volume and Gain above 9:00 at practice, way to loud! But I play through six 10" speakers, I guess with 2x12 or 115 I'd be around the same values.
Had a similar "problem". This was my main rig for a bit. Baer ML115/AD200. It was usually too much. Only reason I downsized (well that and it was a good amount of real estate and weight).
I'm pretty sure at those levels out of a 6x10 you could use it to hunt small game
. Yeah, we were loud, we are a very loud band. It's gonna be insane in the future when I add my 2nd 2x12 
. I'll post pics!
I'm pretty sure at those levels out of a 6x10 you could use it to hunt small game
We are by no means a quiet bittersweet folk rock band
I am dreaming on getting an OBC810 and a Thunderverb 200 one day...just posted audio from this past practice. Now the practice was a cluster for a few reasons. Wasn't our best. But the second comment was from the drummer. We are too loud and will never get tight. We need to turn down haha.
I got this AD200 MkIII in August of this year. It was used, in very good condition, I paid $1500. I found it on Reverb. As far as what to look for? Just look for something in good shape. Local pick up preferred if possible so you can try it out. I live in a major market so it's easier to find stuff like this.
Depending on condition, anywhere between 1,2 and 1,5 would be acceptable. Testing is obviously the better option. Take transport into account if you can't. I would recommend having it checked by your tech after transport (that can range between 50 and 400 if you need new valves).
man, now I feel like I got a bit screwed. I paid $1700 (shipped) and mine is a bit beat up cosmetically. Not to mention some tubes were damaged in transit. Lucky for me, I got almost a full re-tube covered by Reverb insurance.
Nice, what year is this one? $1700 seems what they are gong for on reverb, I think they just hold their value well from what I can tell.
I'm hesitant to order online for the same reason, you can never be sure with tubes.
I paid $500 AUD ($350 USD) for mine. Ex-Eagles of Death Metal (Matt McJunkins) backline from their Aus tour. Pretty thrashed and was blowing tubes/fuses. Turns out somebody had tried to re-bias it badly and had used a totally wrong grid resistor. $50 bench cost to get it fixed
I also got one of Suzi Quattro's OBC810s for $1k (700 USD). It works perfectly if you don't mind a few cigarette burns in the tolex.
I also got one of Suzi Quattro's OBC810s for $1k (700 USD). It works perfectly if you don't mind a few cigarette burns in the tolex.
I paid $500 AUD ($350 USD) for mine. Ex-Eagles of Death Metal (Matt McJunkins) backline from their Aus tour. Pretty thrashed and was blowing tubes/fuses. Turns out somebody had tried to re-bias it badly and had used a totally wrong grid resistor. $50 bench cost to get it fixed
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I also got one of Suzi Quattro's OBC810s for $1k (700 USD). It works perfectly if you don't mind a few cigarette burns in the tolex.
Now that's a bargain!
Picked up a Terror Bass today. First Orange head I've owned. So much fun with just this little 210 cab at 8ohms 
I would so love to own one 210 mini!Picked up a Terror Bass today. First Orange head I've owned. So much fun with just this little 210 cab at 8ohms
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