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Several years back when I was still working I purchased some bass gear for my golden years. Nothing too extravagant, MIM Fender Mustang (thin RS 77 flats) & Jazz Bass (std RS nickel 66 RW) & originally thought I’d use a pedal preamp/DI into a computer DAW & figured I’d be assembling a pedalboard. Then I came across this gem (head, not the cabinet.) While not exactly pedalboard friendly, this compact little powerhouse features 2 XLR DI’s. The 1st can be switched pre/post is 3-band eq & the 2nd follows the 6V6 class A/B power section/output transformer. Oh, it also has a built-in dummy load so can be used with or without a speaker cabinet (load.) Need more oomph for a gig? Pairs beautifully with any FRFR powered speakers/FoH.

Now this amp by itself yields a creamy, warm tube sound that approaches break-up and has tons of natural compression, the only thing really needed is an Xotic EP Boost (set w/ mid bump) & this thing has a beautiful bloom that’s out of this world. I’ve never really believed in relying heavily on pedals and honestly with this rig little else is needed

Finally got around to restringing my short scale. It’s had standard gauge round wounds since purchase and I would just compensate. Switched to RotoSound RS77S 40-90 Monel alloy flat wounds. Wow! Now this thing really thumps!

Well finally getting around to setting up gear for my home digital/analog hybrid recording studio. Dug this stuff from hiding so off to a good start. Should have everything else in place within a couple of days then playtime.

Especially old-time harmonica people… I’ve a drawer full of NOS German Marine Band, Blues Harp & Golden Melody harmonicas (of course none are in key of C) Anyway I’ve yet to learn to play but I’m retired now, have my own little backwoods home studio with bass, virtual keys, acoustic guitar (and a Les Paul I don’t really play) and enough analog & digital stuff for a decent budget hybrid recording setup. Oh, and I got a bunch of nice vintage mics… as well as this one (see pictures) which I have found zero information on. Looking at it I thought it might make a decent harp mic so hopefully someone out there in internet land might shed some light