My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by marqueemoon » Sun Jun 12, 2022 1:44 pm

Oh, and Polytone. Need one of those too.

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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by Pacafeliz » Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:29 am

Maggieo wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:52 am
I find your lack of Peaveys disturbing.
:blush:
Yeah I know, me too... Those old ones are amazing and still cheap, some even have output tubes and all.
I do have an Earth Sound Research carcass ripoff laying around, that's a clone of a Peavey...
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by jorri » Fri Jul 01, 2022 7:51 am

Pacafeliz wrote:
Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:29 am
Maggieo wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:52 am
I find your lack of Peaveys disturbing.
:blush:
Yeah I know, me too... Those old ones are amazing and still cheap, some even have output tubes and all.
I do have an Earth Sound Research carcass ripoff laying around, that's a clone of a Peavey...
Almost mentioned that there was a Roland 'clone' just like the Ampeg SS140c called Peavey Stereo Chorus

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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by Pacafeliz » Fri Jul 01, 2022 9:12 pm

...I think the only exception I'd make was if I ran across a Randall Commander head. Been always intrigued by them, and they look so cool!
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

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...I think the only exception I'd make was if I ran across a Randall Commander head. Been always intrigued by them, and they look so cool!
i borrowed one off my friend in my late teens. it was actually really good. although thanks to teh kurdtz, you can't find them as cheap as you used to.
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by LVC » Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:53 am

I almost forgot I have one... Novanex Automatic 6.

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I bought it years ago together with the Japanese guitar in the pic. I paid €50 for both(!)
I didn't really want the amp, but the seller insisted... and it turned out to be way nicer than I though ― much better than the crappy guitar. Sounds pretty good for a 6W practice amp.

It currently resides at my parents', so I have something to plug into when I visit. Hence the crappy pic ― that's the only one I could find at the moment.

I'm also a huge fan of those big 70s Yamaha SS amps... There's been a G100/410 for sale in my area for ages, but I already have too many amps and too little space.
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by OffYourFace » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:29 am

Att: Pat

I really want an old HH IC-100.

What’s the difference between the 3 (?) versions?

IC-100
IC-100S
IC-100L

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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by Pacafeliz » Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:21 pm

OffYourFace wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:29 am
Att: Pat

I really want an old HH IC-100.

What’s the difference between the 3 (?) versions?

IC-100
IC-100S
IC-100L
Apparently they're quite different beasts. All have 2 channels.

Can't check right now but outta free memory:
IC100 has the output selection switch (studio/live) which is an amazing feature. It has the sustain (overdrive) on/off switch, you can't really regulate it. Has spring reverb and tremolo (speed/depth). That was used on Pink Floyd's Meddle (Echoes) on Water's bass. It's also the Marc Bolan amp, the most sought after, and I believe they all have the selectable voltage on the back.

The IC100L was the last version iirc. It has the "Harmonic" control Pot, which basically is overdrive. Master reverb.

The IC100S i believe was the 1st or 2nd one, dunno, it's all confusing. It's in the other room and I'm in bed already but I'll send pics and info tomorrow.

...but my tip: get a (far more common) V-S Musician. It's the Marr amp, Big Country, i believe Dr. Feelgood, Bauhaus, etc. :-*
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by OffYourFace » Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:20 pm

Pacafeliz wrote:
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The IC100S i believe was the 1st or 2nd one, dunno, it's all confusing. It's in the other room and I'm in bed already but I'll send pics and info tomorrow.
I appreciate it, thank you! I have the PA head that I bought from a UK member long ago... something with 'bear' in his name/handle. I forget :unsure: I've basically just kept it for spare parts for when I find an IC-100.
...but my tip: get a (far more common) V-S Musician. It's the Marr amp, Big Country, i believe Dr. Feelgood, Bauhaus, etc. :-*
Interesting! I want one cuz of Daniel Ash tbh and always read it was an IC-100S. I'll have to study pics of his now.
Is that also the Jason Spaceman amp? 2x12 combo of course

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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by Maggieo » Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:32 pm

Pacafeliz wrote:
Wed Jun 15, 2022 7:29 am
Maggieo wrote:
Sun Jun 12, 2022 9:52 am
I find your lack of Peaveys disturbing.
:blush:
Yeah I know, me too... Those old ones are amazing and still cheap, some even have output tubes and all.
I do have an Earth Sound Research carcass ripoff laying around, that's a clone of a Peavey...
I don't have a Peavey either. It was my first amp, tho'!
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by stevejamsecono » Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:50 pm

Pacafeliz wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:21 pm
...but my tip: get a (far more common) V-S Musician. It's the Marr amp, Big Country, i believe Dr. Feelgood, Bauhaus, etc.
You just said the magic words :)

Pretty sure Buzzcocks and Undertones used V-S Musicians too, although I can't imagine they all sound crazily different from the IC100s.
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by DeathJag » Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:51 pm

There's a cool lookin 4x10 Kustom Hustler on CL here... Made me think of this thread! I'm on a spending freeze so I can't get it, but it's only $300. Probably sounds awesome.

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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by Pacafeliz » Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:50 pm

OffYourFace wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:20 pm
Pacafeliz wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:21 pm


The IC100S i believe was the 1st or 2nd one, dunno, it's all confusing. It's in the other room and I'm in bed already but I'll send pics and info tomorrow.
I appreciate it, thank you! I have the PA head that I bought from a UK member long ago... something with 'bear' in his name/handle. I forget :unsure: I've basically just kept it for spare parts for when I find an IC-100.
...but my tip: get a (far more common) V-S Musician. It's the Marr amp, Big Country, i believe Dr. Feelgood, Bauhaus, etc. :-*
Interesting! I want one cuz of Daniel Ash tbh and always read it was an IC-100S. I'll have to study pics of his now.
Is that also the Jason Spaceman amp? 2x12 combo of course
Aaaah yes of course, Spacemen 3, Buzzcocks, the Undertones, too...

As for info, here's quite a chaotic page with good info on history and models: http://www.majelectronic.co.uk/
Though he really does diss the 100L a lot.

There's a great HH Appreciation group on Facebook, check it out!
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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by OffYourFace » Wed Feb 08, 2023 12:27 am

Pacafeliz wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:50 pm

As for info, here's quite a chaotic page with good info on history and models: http://www.majelectronic.co.uk/
Though he really does diss the 100L a lot.

There's a great HH Appreciation group on Facebook, check it out!
Oh Sweet! Thank you! I just discovered that Maj guy on ebay so this is great. I'm not on FB cuz i hate FB but maybe i'll make a temp account for it.

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Re: My obsession: 70s solid-state amps (outta control)

Post by MrShake » Fri Feb 10, 2023 5:32 am

DeathJag wrote:
Tue Feb 07, 2023 6:51 pm
There's a cool lookin 4x10 Kustom Hustler on CL here... Made me think of this thread! I'm on a spending freeze so I can't get it, but it's only $300. Probably sounds awesome.

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As OSGs resident Kustom King these days, this one's hot. A 2nd-gen, I believe while Bud Ross was still with the company (slanted front, blue push-button power switch).

I played the earlier 4x10 combo iteration in a punk band post-college. Grounding problems led to a zap or two over the six months or so I was in that band. But as a borrowed amp with a cheap Tele, it clanged and zinged. Champagne-looking sparkle, too.

With that vinyl in the shape it is, I encourage you to hold tight to your spending freeze, but damn, I hope someone gives that a good home.

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