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NAD beta bass
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:54 pm
by Derelict78
So I was given a Sunn Beta Bass today,
It's Realy noisy!
Scratch pots and all.
I'm not to concerned about the pots some cleaning I'm sure will make a big difference.
Is it worth it to go through and check caps or are these things just noisy amps?
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:58 pm
by skullservant
Might wanna check the caps. I remember mine being a little noisy when I (briefly) had it, but it's probably an age thing. Congrats buddy!
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:00 pm
by John Matrix
My Beta Lead is not that noisy on its own.
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 8:57 pm
by Derelict78
It does have a unique sound and now I understand why they have become so popular in the doom/stoner scene. Very angry sounding amp but yeah need some cleaning big time!
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 9:07 pm
by sonidero
Derelict78 wrote:It does have a unique sound and now I understand why they have become so popular in the doom/stoner scene. Very angry sounding amp but yeah need some cleaning big time!
I have a Concert Bass and am too a member of A.A.F.A.D...
Angry Amps For Adult Doomers...
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 1:56 pm
by whiskey_face
betas are so rad
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:09 pm
by Ancient Astronaught
Congrats bro!!!! If its scratchy and noisey its worth atleast having a tech look at it and make sure there are no issues you should be concerned with.
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 2:14 pm
by PetZounds
Derelict78 wrote:given
Did you get this for free?
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 4:28 pm
by Derelict78
PetZounds wrote:Derelict78 wrote:given
Did you get this for free?
I did.
I install solar and solar hot water systems.
While I was hooking up a system in a basement I noticed it and than asked the home owner if he would like to sell it.
He said "No but you can have it"
so yeah not a GREAT amp but a free one that needs a little TLC.
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 4:44 pm
by Ancient Astronaught
Thats a freakin sweet score!!!!!
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 5:00 pm
by PetZounds
Derelict78 wrote:PetZounds wrote:Derelict78 wrote:given
Did you get this for free?
I did.
I install solar and solar hot water systems.
While I was hooking up a system in a basement I noticed it and than asked the home owner if he would like to sell it.
He said "No but you can have it"
so yeah not a GREAT amp but a free one that needs a little TLC.
Hey man, as far as I'm concerned:
Free amp = great amp
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 6:40 pm
by grindonomicon
Pair that with an HM-2 and you got grindcore-doom goodness! That's the combo the guitarist from Catheter uses, with a couple of 80's or early 90's Laney cabs. Crushing.
Re: NAD beta bass
Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 9:55 pm
by Derelict78
I thinks a couple black widows may be in its future.