Just bought this 4001v63, opinions wanted?

jps · Post by **jps** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 5:47 pm

I had a case of AAS!

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:20 pm

Are Walter Woods amps made anymore? What do they sound like? What would the average one sell for?

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:29 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/Walter-Woods-Ultra-High-Power-Blue-Light-Bass-amp_W0QQitemZ7398100467QQcategoryZ121159QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:30 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7397630130&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX

This auction is still going.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:31 pm

AAS?

amp aquisition syndrome?

Aquisition Salivation Syndrome!

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:24 pm

Ashdown Acquisition Syndrome!

I got the MK500 today. Awesome sounding amp and excellent build quality. I have not been able to crank it here in my apartment, but Saturday I will at rehearsal. The "Harmonic Emphasis" control does a really nice job of opening up the high end and gives my Chromes shod V63 a nice bite that sounds much better than just cranking the treble.

Here is a stock shot of the amp, I will eventually get around to photographing it.

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 5:31 pm

Walter Woods amps are still hand made in So Cal, as they have always been, since 1977. There is usually a long waiting time, kind of like RIC, as they are individually made by Walter. The serial number is the date of manufacture, or at least completion date as he finishes only one or two a day at most. They are kind of pricey but they are extremely reliable and Walter provides excellent customer service.

The amps have a very clean hi-fi tone to them but with a nice warmth that many tube amps lack these days.

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:10 pm

My bass, she has arrived, and I have NEVER seen a prettier bass.
My God... the folks at Ric got this right...
She sounds nice too, though not as nice as I'd hoped - so I'm thinking strings.
Might try the TI flats on this, since my 4003 already has rounds on it.
Is this a good idea? Thanks.

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:23 pm

Mike, I use TI flats on my 4001 and wouldn't think of changing them!

bob_atherton · Post by **bob_atherton** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:25 am

I'm a total Ashdown convert. I have been using them for a couple of years now. I have a modest set up of an EVOII 500 head and two 2x10 cabs. Works very well.

I am trying to get them to sponser a special gig that I'm playing this June in the UK. I would really like two 8x10 cabs and two 900 watt heads. The guitarist is using THREE Marshall stacks for the event. I live in hope and will keep you posted.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:18 am

Good luck with getting the sponsorship! The few times I have had e-mail correspondence has been very good and talking with the USA service tech has been a great experience, too.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:20 am

"Aquisition Salivation Syndrome!"

Wouldn't that be ***?

jmh · Post by **jmh** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:47 am

Can "Aquisition Salivation Syndrome" be corked?

Lost Coyotes · Post by **Lost Coyotes** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:00 pm

Guys, break it up a minute...
what would this have come with if I had bought her new?
I have a silver-colored case, and a beautiful fireglo bass, which is nearly mint.
Was there any certificates, or other goodies which are still available?
Thanks.

amcrory · Post by **amcrory** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:23 pm

Congrats, Mike! I love my MG... (I won't tell you what I paid for it!)

-a