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#36,063
RedVee said:
Thanks, I've seen that. Other wise I could have my Daughter plug her guitar in one, and me in the other channel at the same time - I believe.
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That's how I became so heavy-handed, sharing a 2 channel amp with a guitarist - the amp's feeding back and my bass signal is gone. Smash, smash, smash, smash. Happily enough, on Rics fretbuzz is all part of the vibe.
 
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#36,064
RedVee said:
had a service and report done when I got it, as I was a bit reticent of using it until I was sure of the condition. An excerpt.

Eminar 100 watt bass amp.

All tube circuitry.
Solid state rectifier.
3 x 12AX7 dual triodes.
4 x 6L6 output tubes.

The amp is in good condition and suitable to be taken out for gigs.

Front panel.

The amp has two channels with shared tone controls. The first channel is voiced for bass and the second for guitar. The two inputs for each channel are either high or low sensitivity.Meaning one input will be louder than the other.

Edit: no idea on value really, I think I've seen others at around $600. By the way I think it is a 1968 year build. I guess the solid state would be 70s-80s.
Mark Evans used a 300w version in AC/DC.
They were pretty well know from what I hear, they did a lot of PA stuff.
The guy that serviced it, loved it for his guitar.
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WOW man! That is just SO COOL!!!:cool: Wish I could check it out... (I wonder how that teleporter's comin' along...)
 
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theFixer said:
WOW man! That is just SO COOL!!!:cool: Wish I could check it out... (I wonder how that teleporter's comin' along...)
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Forgot to add. It has a switch- inside - for 4/8/16 ohm taps. I use it with a 8ohm 410 (another Aussie - Elfa 'Electric Factory' I think).
But it does have ext cab output, so if I get another cab I can decide whether to have s switch added to the rear panel. No need ATM.
 
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RedVee said:
Forgot to add. It has a switch- inside - for 4/8/16 ohm taps. I use it with a 8ohm 410 (another Aussie - Elfa 'Electric Factory' I think).
But it does have ext cab output, so if I get another cab I can decide whether to have s switch added to the rear panel. No need ATM.
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Do you use it regularly as a bass amp?

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DOOOOOOOOOOOD!!! I just did some Eminar Googling... I just GOTTA HAVE an Eminar Apollo!!!:woot::woot::woot:

There's one on Reverb.com right now. Honestly, I'm shocked at how low the price is! (that may be the only time in my life that I make that statement!)

Eminar Apollo 80 Valve Head 1970's
 
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theFixer said:
Do you use it regularly as a bass amp?

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DOOOOOOOOOOOD!!! I just did some Eminar Googling... I just GOTTA HAVE an Eminar Apollo!!!:woot::woot::woot:

There's one on Reverb.com right now. Honestly, I'm shocked at how low the price is! (that may be the only time in my life that I make that statement!)

Eminar Apollo 80 Valve Head 1970's
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I haven't played it out yet. My little group has fizzled out this year and I'm feeling a bit lost. Band meeting Thursday to sort out our future. If indeed we have one as us.

I really like it, very warm, but have no ability to compare it against other valve amps. Guitarists seem to like them, or did back in the day.

You mentioned Marshall before, from reading around I get the idea that Eminar (and other) Aussie valve amps are like Australia.
Take a little bit from the US, and a bit from the UK, mix it up and change it a bit to suit ourselves.
I gather mine is basically a Bassman/Marshall style design. Which I guess was a common thing back in the day.

There is a story floating around that a guitarist by the name of Blackmore, took a liking to Eminar while touring here with DP.

Thought this link may be of interest ?
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By the way, the first listed valve amp on the chart is mine...
 
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RedVee said:
I haven't played it out yet. My little group has fizzled out this year and I'm feeling a bit lost. Band meeting Thursday to sort out our future. If indeed we have one as us.

I really like it, very warm, but have no ability to compare it against other valve amps. Guitarists seem to like them, or did back in the day.

You mentioned Marshall before, from reading around I get the idea that Eminar (and other) Aussie valve amps are like Australia.
Take a little bit from the US, and a bit from the UK, mix it up and change it a bit to suit ourselves.
I gather mine is basically a Bassman/Marshall style design. Which I guess was a common thing back in the day.

There is a story floating around that a guitarist by the name of Blackmore, took a liking to Eminar while touring here with DP.

Thought this link may be of interest ?
Five Lesser Known Vintage Aussie Amp Brands

By the way, the first listed valve amp on the chart is mine...
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You may spy a Golden Tone 60 plus Cab next to the Hammond.

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RedVee said:
@theFixer Five Lesser Known Vintage Aussie Amp Brands
You may spy a Golden Tone 60 plus Cab next to the Hammond.

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First amp I played through was a Jansen 75W Bassman and 212. The cabinet was obscenely heavy and I dropped it down the stairs of the Empire Tavern one day. It smashed a tread but the cab was fine. They never did repair the stairs.
 
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theFixer said:
Have ya shopped the vintage tube amp market lately?;)
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Vintage doesn't interest me. I'm sure that makes me a minority, but I'm happy if I can get 80% of what I hear in my head, because in the end, nobody really cares about what I sound like. That means my investment in gear is relatively small. I don't begrudge anybody going for what makes them happy, though.
 
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Speak of the devil! Here's a cherry 120th Anniversary Edition being offered out of Ann Arbor, MI.

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Very nice offering for $1,300.
 
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kat888 said:
That's how I became so heavy-handed, sharing a 2 channel amp with a guitarist - the amp's feeding back and my bass signal is gone. Smash, smash, smash, smash. Happily enough, on Rics fretbuzz is all part of the vibe.
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I could try the piano in there ???
Break out a honky tonking boogie on the piano amidst my bass lines.
Maybe not.
 
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Anyone here used Dean Markley Blue Steel strings on their Thunderbird? I was liking the Rotosound RS66, but was curious what else I might like better. I like the sound, but something smoother on my fingers would be nice. At my bass teacher's suggestion, I tried the Fodera SS but really dislike them. All the fun out of my Thunderbird is gone. They're dark and warm, which I don't find compliments the Thunderbird at all. I ordered a set of the Blue Steels out of curiosity since they're currently about $14 on MF. Also curious about the La Bella SS and DR Hi-Beams.

If anyone wants the Foderas to try out, please take them. If you're not local to NYC, just pay for shipping. Only thing it that they're wound for left-handed, so the coils for the tuners may be backwards. Not sure if Gibson used the same tuners or they wind the opposite way. I never much paid attention to that. I just get used to which way tightens and which way loosens. No big deal to me.
 
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BklynKen said:
Anyone here used Dean Markley Blue Steel strings on their Thunderbird? I was liking the Rotosound RS66, but was curious what else I might like better. I like the sound, but something smoother on my fingers would be nice. At my bass teacher's suggestion, I tried the Fodera SS but really dislike them. All the fun out of my Thunderbird is gone. They're dark and warm, which I don't find compliments the Thunderbird at all. I ordered a set of the Blue Steels out of curiosity since they're currently about $14 on MF. Also curious about the La Bella SS and DR Hi-Beams.

If anyone wants the Foderas to try out, please take them. If you're not local to NYC, just pay for shipping. Only thing it that they're wound for left-handed, so the coils for the tuners may be backwards. Not sure if Gibson used the same tuners or they wind the opposite way. I never much paid attention to that. I just get used to which way tightens and which way loosens. No big deal to me.
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If you want something smoother on the fingers try nickel plated or coated. DR Black Beauties are nice, haven't used them on my Thunderbird. I still have an old set of strings on it because I just picked up my basses for the first time in awhile back in December also still waiting for my order of strings.
 
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Dr_Feelgoood212 said:
If you want something smoother on the fingers try nickel plated or coated. DR Black Beauties are nice, haven't used them on my Thunderbird. I still have an old set of strings on it because I just picked up my basses for the first time in awhile back in December also still waiting for my order of strings.
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Thanks, but the Rotosounds are notorious for being particularly harsh/grabby. I got used to them, but curious what else is out there.
 
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