Dreams of valve amps...

[Benjamin]

I dreamt about an all valve rig last night. In my dream I compared the Ampeg V4B to the Trace Elliot V4. I think I went with the Trace Elliot.

 

The Ampeg was great, it didn't look like the normal Ampeg, instead it was some kinda spaceship thing with art-deco stylings. It took me a while to get a good sound out of it, and I recall having to crank the tone controls and pre.

 

Then the Trace V4 came along and I heard the exact sound I want. In reality it isn't much different to what I have now (using a Trace AH300 and all), just a bit moreso and slightly dirtier/warmer.

 

I think I must pursue this further. I was quoted quite a packet for a V4 if one could be found. I am thinking a V6 is going to be the middle ground I am after.

 

Why did I have to dream about that? GAS!

[der oxenrig]

Now trace is definately more boutique than sunn or music man.

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by The Ox Now trace is definately more boutique than sunn or music man.

 

Good call

[oldivor]

As an Ampeg V-4B owner, I find this post diturbing.

 

 

 

 

I want to try out a V-6 one day.

[sunburstbasser]

I think the only way to really alleviate this GAS is to get a hold of both the Ampeg and the Trace.

[Benjamin]

I am sure someone in here would be able to assist with comparisons. Seeing as I have a Trace already, then my leanings are toward that brand, and sound.

 

Is there any word on the street of Ashdown bringing out an all valve head? Or of the imminent Trace rise from the ashes? Are valve amps really necessary these days?

[ToeJamFootball]

i wish i had dreams about bass rigs,

 

the other night i dreamt that i kneed a little person in the head and killed him then i was in court and was convicted for life:eek:

 

does this mean i am prone to violence??

 

ToeJam

[Benjamin]

Originally posted by ToeJamFootball the other night i dreamt that i kneed a little person in the head and killed him then i was in court and was convicted for life:eek:

 

I am not even going to try to dissect that one! Heck! You're one twisted {censored}

 

I read a dream book once that had a section in it (paraphrased):

 

"If you dream of a horse covered in naked flesh flying over your rooftop, trailing a flame and being ridden by an armour clad knight whilst ... (insert another ridiculous facet)... then you are seeing yourself as..."

 

Now, I thought WTFF?!?!

 

It begged the questions: Who would dream such a thing, and how many bloody people dreamt it for it to be written in a dream book fer chrissakes!!

 

Methinks the author has issues of their own, and sought refuge in this book...

[beam]

I once had a dream I was playing a Ric.

 

It was the best playing, best feeling, best sounding instrument I had ever layed hands or ears on.

 

Of course, I was playing like a pro too...and I've never actually played one..

 

I doubt my brain is that good at extrapolation, however I've been gassing to give a good 4003 a run for a while now

[Benjamin]

Ahhhh *dreams of dreaming about Rics*

[der oxenrig]

 

Originally posted by Benjamin Are valve amps really necessary these days?

 

 

 

If you crave kickass ballsy tone, yes.

[SpaceGhost]

I think I would sell my left leg and some organs for a Marshall Super Bass head. I had a chance to play one last august and fell in love. The tone is in the tubes.