PA / Backline / FX

PA - 1980's

This PA was used during my time with Forbidden Fruit and Positive Routes

Mixer - MM Electronics MP285 16 Channels

not this actual one but one very similar.

Mine had a mod to allow the signal yo be switched to some extra sockets on the back - this was very useful for dub mixes.

Amps 2 X MM Electronics 180watt stereo

PA - Speakers - 1980's

Speakers - I think these were made locally - originally as disco speakers. I also has some bass bins but I have not got a clear photo

1978 - Sound City 120 valve

I think the amp cost £50. It nearly killed me carrying it home from the shop

Cant remember much about the WEM cab other than it had a plastic cover

The only guitar gadget I had at this time was a treble booster that you plugged into the front of your amp

1980's - Intermusic B120

This is the bass amp I was using in the early 80's. I found this picture of me using it while I was playing keyboards (casiotone) with the DumDum Boys

I have found this spec oin the interweb -

Intermusic Vintage B120 Bass Amp Head

British, 1980’s Solid State 120 watt bass amp head unit.

2 input channels and 2 Speaker outs

Built in fully adjustable Phaser FX

5 Tone pots

Treble boost switch

Solidly built in its own flight case with handles

I remember going to Bexhill to buy it with my dad and I think it cost £60

Electro Harmonix Flanger

The electric mistress belonged to Chris but was used on several of our recordings in the early 80's

Electro Harmonix Phase Shifter

The SMALL TONE EH4800 Phase Shifter belonged to Chris but was used on several of our recordings in the early 80's

Ibanez Tube Screamer

The Ibanez Tube Screamer belonged to Chris but was used on several of our recordings in the early 80's

1995 - Peavey Bass Combo

Peavey Combo

I remember that the combo was stolen from my car one night

1996 - Trace Elliot BLX150

Wow what a sound - this replaced the Peavey in so many ways

I was amazed at how much bass came out of that 10" speaker. I later added a 2X15 PA speaker to the setup for gigs. I cannot remember the model of the cab.