Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread, Part 90: Maxed Out

[Blank_0101]

Those are pretty sweet little amps, well worth the dough if you think you can fix it.

But can I write and record a full band playing a song about making babies and chili cheese fries on the blood moon in time?

 

[mlove]

Thoughts / experiences with EHX Micro POG, anyone? Anybody got one but would rather have a few $$?

I had one. It tracked well on the lower notes and sounded pretty good. Didn't use it much and don't have it anymore.

 

[The_Janitor]

Has anyone checked out the new peavy guitar mini heads? Getting a guitar 212 built by Dave at Gigmaster. Should be pretty light/loud, running a pair of [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], 1/2" aruco, cloth grill. Right now I will be running it with my VHT Special 6, but I am eye balling the Classic 20 MH.

Briefly checked out the classic and the other more metal one. Classic sounded killer, great blues/classic rock/classic metal tones. Lots of features, power scaling, dummy load, DI, etc. Well worth the meager price tag, IMO.

 

[Kaa]

But can I write and record a full band playing a song about making babies and chili cheese fries on the blood moon in time?

I don't know, to be honest.

 

[The_Janitor]

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This guys says he'll give you this amp, if you write a non rap song that uses his lyrics posted below

Structure page for Blood Red Moon.

And it doesn't have to, but he hears it going something like this??

Aside from the stuck switch the other problems could be tube related. Probably an easy fix.

Guy seems like a nutbar though.

 

[Squanch72]

Thoughts / experiences with EHX Micro POG, anyone? Anybody got one but would rather have a few $$?

I have the EHX Pitch Fork and I think they are designed similar in the octave up and down mode. It does track really well and the octave up is fun for 8 string sounds.

 

[Turkeypills]

NAD. Went and picked up the Beta combo. Everything works and the speaker sounds good. The tolex in back isn't torn like I had thought, the adhesive is just losing strength. Also the pots have a mean scratch to them, but all in all nothing a little contact cleaner and spray glue can't fix. The amp has more noise than I anticipated. Not sure if that is normal for these or not. It's not obnoxious or wacky sounding, just audible when not playing but I am assuming that's pretty par for the course regarding 30+ year old SS amps.


The best part of the whole deal is that the seller made me a better offer than I made him. I originally offered $200 to his price of $300. I thought about it and felt that was to low, perhaps to low to be acknowledged and really $300 for a working beta is still a good deal, plus the combo. So I emailed him back offering $200 and my avatar 115 or $275. He called me and we made a deal for the avatar + cash. When I went to meet up with him, he basically asked me how I wanted to do this. Did I want to trade the cab and cash or give him $250 for the amp? It took me a second to process this and when I came to I was all about the $250 deal. I was prepared to take a loss on the 115 because I don't really need it, I haven't been able to sell it and I wanted the beta. Now I have both and came out on top with the beta deal. I'm stoked.

 

[Turkeypills]

I'm actually tempted to try running the beta into my crest when I get that all sorted out. Something tells me a beta with 875 watts a side going to two cabs in parallel could be pretty spectacular.

 

[Blank_0101]

I don't know, to be honest.

Even if I could, he wants it posted to YouTube, and I know I'm gonna be put on a list somewhere for that transgression.

Aside from the stuck switch the other problems could be tube related. Probably an easy fix.

Guy seems like a nutbar though.

I told him I wouldn't write a song but I'd stop by if I had the cash and he was free tomorrow or Friday.

I bought a polara reverb though, as the used one I bid on sold and he gave me a new one for the used offer price of the guy who bought the last one.

 

[Blank_0101]

Oh and anyone have a 1 button foot switch? No cable kind would probably be best. Small as possible.

Its to toggle the "pump" in my my rockmasters erotically named pre - pump - post gain stages.

 

[ampegfuzz]

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NAD. Went and picked up the Beta combo. Everything works and the speaker sounds good. The tolex in back isn't torn like I had thought, the adhesive is just losing strength. Also the pots have a mean scratch to them, but all in all nothing a little contact cleaner and spray glue can't fix. The amp has more noise than I anticipated. Not sure if that is normal for these or not. It's not obnoxious or wacky sounding, just audible when not playing but I am assuming that's pretty par for the course regarding 30+ year old SS amps.


The best part of the whole deal is that the seller made me a better offer than I made him. I originally offered $200 to his price of $300. I thought about it and felt that was to low, perhaps to low to be acknowledged and really $300 for a working beta is still a good deal, plus the combo. So I emailed him back offering $200 and my avatar 115 or $275. He called me and we made a deal for the avatar + cash. When I went to meet up with him, he basically asked me how I wanted to do this. Did I want to trade the cab and cash or give him $250 for the amp? It took me a second to process this and when I came to I was all about the $250 deal. I was prepared to take a loss on the 115 because I don't really need it, I haven't been able to sell it and I wanted the beta. Now I have both and came out on top with the beta deal. I'm stoked.

I was scrolling down and thought what the hell is up with the background to my pic....... wait its not my stuff, lol!!

 

[kleinenenten]

But can I write and record a full band playing a song about making babies and chili cheese fries on the blood moon in time?

I have faith in your abilities.

 

[bassboysam]

I was scrolling down and thought what the hell is up with the background to my pic....... wait its not my stuff, lol!!

where'd you get the poop tone badge?

 

[ampegfuzz]

where'd you get the poop tone badge?

It's been so long I don't even remember how I got that nickname but it was my nickname. I think it's cause I turn knobs so much. But a old friend of mine who works in a machine shop made a similar badge for his 412 Marshall. I had him make one for my svt and drilled it to use the same holes as the ampeg badge that was already on there.

 

[Turkeypills]

It's been so long I don't even remember how I got that nickname but it was my nickname. I think it's cause I turn knobs so much. But a old friend of mine who works in a machine shop made a similar badge for his 412 Marshall. I had him make one for my svt and drilled it to use the same holes as the ampeg badge that was already on there.

If it wasn't a challenge to your poop tone claim, I'd say you should sell those. Who wouldn't want an amp labeled "Poop-Tone".

 

[bassboysam]

@Pelham Bleu wore my MDT t-shirt at the last show. Got lots of positive reactions.

 

[kleinenenten]

Anyone ever hear of the Majik Box Body Blow? Got someone offering me a trade, and I know nothing about it. Seems to be guitar oriented. Any bass info, or anything at all? Thanks!

 

[Pelham Bleu]

@Pelham Bleu wore my MDT t-shirt at the last show. Got lots of positive reactions.

 

[Turkeypills]

Does anyone want/need a 4U gator rack? It's got a wooden frame and a bag outside(not sure of the material). $30 plus shipping. Just thought I'd throw it out there, I have no use and it's taking up space.

 

[Bassic Playing]

Ugh, playing in a run of comedy shows, guitarist is the stereotypical know it all.

How about you worry about playing guitar and I'll worry about playing bass mate?