Trying to make it sound a bit better than it actually is..

1bassleft · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:28 am Post subject:

For once, I can't blame ArsehOLes for my probs; no trouble with PlexiPalace posts. I think Mike's installation of "valvenerdboreblocker" temporarily silenced me. I actually bid on one of those "valve Sound City" cheapies once. Quickly realized it was a transistor, East German, yukky and managed to pull out of the deal. Close shave.

Michael · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:36 am Post subject:

well as long as it's working now.

If anyone else experiences problems... please email me: http://www.hitsquad.com/contact.shtml

lee_UK · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:58 pm Post subject:

Nice to see you back Bass.

1bassleft · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:21 am Post subject:

But seriously, folks...

If you see an amp with a black faceplate and "Sound City" in red lettering, there's a reason why no-one else is bidding. It's not even a MkIV (bad enough) SC made in England. It's one of those awful, East German, transistor amps. Avoid.

lee_UK · Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:53 pm Post subject:

Sold for £51 !!! heres a copy of the offensive description:

you are looking at a 1960's sound city amp. the amp has been previously owned by a 1960's band called the freed unit. the amp works really well on some of the inputs but is really crackly on others. there is an organ and reverb input that sounds awesome. the amp would be for a collector knowing what they are looking for. its a twin cab speaker system operating on two valve inputs. the sound is so raw and throaty it would be a good sound for that angus young crunch of for the reverby sounds of pink floyds david gilmore. the amp is really unique and rare infact its a massive piece of history because sound city became HIWATT amps that now supply bands like the who and jet.

the amp is real big and could only be picked up. its really heavy so i'd rather you came and collected it in person. feel free to contact me via email and ask any questions.

if you live close feel free to come round and view the amp and have a go, i have many guitars from strats to les pauls so you can come without a guitar

thanks for lookin

On 26-Jun-07 at 20:22:35 BST, seller added the following information:

sorry just thought i'd update the listing. aparently this is not a valve amp. some people have told me its not a sound city but i have been told by numerous people that this is a real sound city.......... oh and its also a 1970's amp. thanks

1bassleft · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:20 am Post subject:

I'm torn between which is funnier; the seller's updated info which, basically, reads like "I just told you a POS" or the phrase "there is an awesome organ input"

Given my juvenile sense of humour, guess which bit I laughed louder at Question

lee_UK · Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:37 am Post subject:

It all makes for a Classic Bull**** mis-cription.

1bassleft · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject:

Got a cheap acoustic from a catalogue to sell? Fancy upping the bids with dubious "owned by famous artist" story? Try this one then...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bob-Dylans-old-silvertone-guitar_W0QQitemZ120159530360QQihZ002QQcategoryZ2385QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Michael · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject:

Haven't you ever sold one of your many Bob Dylan guitars for 16 bucks?

1bassleft · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:23 pm Post subject:

I'm trying to think of a good story for that "not the valve version" WEM amp I inadvertantly bought Embarassed

. How about "as purchased by (complete and total) Dylan" Question

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