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big steve

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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2005, 11:10:03 PM »
try and haggle him down a bit if the valves are a bit old
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« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2005, 03:51:02 AM »
i think he had them changed in the last six months, but i know some of the plastic corner-cover things are missing, thanks for pointing that out though!

Anything else i should watch out for/be wary of?
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« Reply #17 on: October 09, 2005, 09:48:15 AM »
You're a hard bunch, the guy wants £150 less than it's worth!!!

If it looks like there's any mods, start haggling  :wink:  The FX loop may be a mod, also check the year, early ones are more desirable because the pots and jacks were wired in, not PCB mount. See if he'll let you open it up, or have a look at the dates on the transformers and chassis
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« Reply #18 on: October 09, 2005, 12:52:49 PM »
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You're a hard bunch, the guy wants £150 less than it's worth!!!

If it looks like there's any mods, start haggling  :wink:  The FX loop may be a mod, also check the year, early ones are more desirable because the pots and jacks were wired in, not PCB mount. See if he'll let you open it up, or have a look at the dates on the transformers and chassis


how would i know what mods look like? i've never really checked the inside of a valve amp before  :? Also, with regards to the question of whether it is an early model, the serial number is:

V00361

any use?
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« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2005, 01:24:41 PM »
I'll check the Marshall book.  The FX loop may be a mod, it should only have 3 pre amp valves and 4 power valves,  check for anything that looks hashed!
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« Reply #20 on: October 09, 2005, 02:30:57 PM »
GET IT! GET IT! GET IT! ;)

Bargain if you ask me, I paid nearly £500 for my 50w 4104 2x12, you're mate's looking for £350? BUY IT NOW!

I use a HotPlate with mine, all you need is the HotPlate (obviously) and another speaker lead. Put the speaker lead in the amp's "Speaker Out", then plug it into the "Amp in" on the HotPlate, then plug the speakers lead into the "Speakers out" of the HotPlate. Mine lives on top of my amp.

The 800's didn't have an effects loop, so if you have one, it's been modded.
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« Reply #21 on: October 09, 2005, 05:28:41 PM »
Great amp. I just got mine a couple weeks ago, in excellent shape a 1984 totally stock 4104 vertical inputs for $700.00 U.S. Push it with an OD pedal and you are all set.
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« Reply #22 on: October 09, 2005, 05:34:21 PM »
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Great amp. I just got mine a couple weeks ago, in excellent shape a 1984 totally stock 4104 vertical inputs for $700.00 U.S. Push it with an OD pedal and you are all set.


where did you get that from (in case i miss out on this one)? :wink:

glad you like it, btw!
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« Reply #23 on: October 09, 2005, 07:19:04 PM »
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« Reply #24 on: October 09, 2005, 08:53:00 PM »
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cool, thanks for that. I hope this guy starts replying to my emails soon... :(
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« Reply #25 on: October 09, 2005, 10:45:49 PM »
well he replied to my email, said 2 other people have been in touch but he wants to sell it to someone 'sane' - i hope he means me :lol:  I'd like to think i could pass myself off as normal. Hope when he comes round he isnt shocked by the padded wallpaper :lol:

Anyway, so I'm currently trying to call him but i think he's probably turned his phone off for the night. Either way, I havent been this excited since Christmas Eve 1989 when my parents bought me a Lego castle and a train set. Some would say they cant work together, but trust me, they do!:D
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« Reply #26 on: October 10, 2005, 01:22:15 PM »
Just been talking to the guy, turns out he never bought the amp himself. He makes guitars and violins, and received the amp as part-ex on one of his creations. He'll be dropping it off tomorrow, and I'll be giving him £350 :D  :D
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« Reply #27 on: October 10, 2005, 01:51:33 PM »
He shoots, he scores! :D

Nice one, hope you absolutely LOVE your new amp! ;)
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« Reply #28 on: October 10, 2005, 01:59:28 PM »
my local shop had a similar combo for £499 and sold it, and it was battered to hell.. £350 is a steal :D
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« Reply #29 on: October 10, 2005, 08:28:51 PM »
Hide the straight jacket too Willo
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