stigg
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Post by stigg on Aug 29, 2021 21:17:42 GMT -5
Hey e'budy. Does anyone here have knowledge of this amp?
It's all tube and for me it weighs a ton but I'm old and weak. Ive played it at home at low volumes both clean and dirty, and it sounds pretty good but the weight for me is killer. It was a gift :0)
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Post by Leftee on Aug 30, 2021 13:24:24 GMT -5
No experience with that particular model, but I like the Blackstar stuff. But yeah, I bet it’s heavy. How about swapping the speaker out for a neo model of some sort? That would probably knock 4 - 5 lbs. off the total weight of the amp.
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pdf64
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Post by pdf64 on Aug 31, 2021 4:05:58 GMT -5
I suggest you sell it asap. When it develops problems, as all amps will, especially valve, good luck getting it fixed. As an exercise, try finding a local tech that will accept it. They are fairly complex amps, typically with non standard circuit design, and a policy of not releasing technical info outside their national service centres. When they decide it’s obsolete, it’s a goner, good for donor parts only. Find a Blackstar service centre for your amp www.korgusa.com/BlackstarDealers |
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Post by budg on Aug 31, 2021 8:36:31 GMT -5
I have 2 amps that are in that weight range. A Marshall dsl 40 and a 59 bassman reissue. They stay at home in my music room , my deluxe reverb with a neo speaker (weighs about 36 lbs) is my grab n go amp. If it’s feasible, keep it and eye a lighter amp for your grab n go amp as it was a gift. It is similar to the Marshall dsl 40 with higher gain is my understanding.
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Post by Leftee on Aug 31, 2021 8:50:47 GMT -5
If weight is a huge concern, consider a solid state amp. There are some *very* good ones offered these days.
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stigg
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Post by stigg on Sept 3, 2021 7:17:49 GMT -5
Leftee. I should've given more info. My main amp is a Fender Mustang II v2, 24 or so lbs It is most manageable. I had a mustang III and it was getting heavier every time I picked it up. I don't understand that because I never fed it lol.
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stigg
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Post by stigg on Sept 3, 2021 7:21:11 GMT -5
I suggest you sell it asap. When it develops problems, as all amps will, especially valve, good luck getting it fixed. As an exercise, try finding a local tech that will accept it. They are fairly complex amps, typically with non standard circuit design, and a policy of not releasing technical info outside their national service centres. When they decide it’s obsolete, it’s a goner, good for donor parts only. Find a Blackstar service centre for your amp www.korgusa.com/BlackstarDealersSupport "right to repair." when the debate comes to your area:0) |
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Post by Leftee on Sept 3, 2021 7:41:56 GMT -5
I suggest you sell it asap. When it develops problems, as all amps will, especially valve, good luck getting it fixed. As an exercise, try finding a local tech that will accept it. They are fairly complex amps, typically with non standard circuit design, and a policy of not releasing technical info outside their national service centres. When they decide it’s obsolete, it’s a goner, good for donor parts only. Find a Blackstar service centre for your amp www.korgusa.com/BlackstarDealersSupport "right to repair." when the debate comes to your area:0) It’s not about “right to repair.” It’s, “can it be repaired?” I fix amps, but there are a growing number I won’t get in to. |
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Post by Leftee on Sept 3, 2021 7:42:52 GMT -5
Leftee. I should've given more info. My main amp is a Fender Mustang II v2, 24 or so lbs It is most manageable. I had a mustang III and it was getting heavier every time I picked it up. I don't understand that because I never fed it lol.
Maybe a neo speaker in in your Blackstar’s future. 😉 |
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