Friday, April 11, 2025

Tom's Gear For Sale!

It may come as a surprise to some of you that I would even consider selling anything, but the truth of the matter is that I do have a finite amount of space (and not-infinite resources!), so every now and then, something has to go. This is a list of gear that I might sell. I reserve the right to change my mind at any point, so if you see something you really like, hopefully you'll catch me in the right mood. ;^] Once I commit to a sale, though, I will of course follow through.

Here's the gear that I may be tempted to let go for one reason or another:

Heads:

Ampeg Micro-VR
Ampeg PF-500
Carvin BX500
EA Micro 300
EBS Reidmar
Gallien-Krueger MB500
Hartke HA5500
Markbass Big Bang
Markbass MoMark (3 systems)
Mesa/Boogie Subway D-350
Orange Terror Bass 500
Phil Jones Bass M-300
Trace Elliot ELF
Tube Works RT-2100

Preamps:

EBS MicroBass II
Radial Bassbone
Skjold Pro Sound prototype tube preamp (rackmount; two)
Stewart UDP-1a

Power Amps:

Crest CA9 (two)
Stewart World 2.1

Cabs:

Accugroove Tri 208
Ashdown Mini15 (two)
Ashdown Mini48 (two)
Bag End S12E-C (blemished; for sale/trade cheap)
Bergantino custom 1x15 sub's (two)
Bergantino AE112 (two)
Bergantino AE210
Bergantino HT115 (two)
Bergantino HT210 (two)
Bergantino HT310 (two)
Carvin LS1503 (two)
Gallien-Krueger Neo410
Genzler BA12-3
Glockenklang 6-Box (6x10)
Hartke VX810
Hevos Midget (4 ohm)
ISP Technologies Bass Vector 115 (1,000w powered cab)
Mesa/Boogie Diesel Powerhouse Jr. (1x12, 4x8)
Mesa/Boogie Traditional Powerhouse PH810
Peavey 1820 (for sale locally)
Phil Jones Bass 4B (two)
Wayne Jones 2x10 (two)

Combos:


Electric Basses:

Ario Pro II ZZB
B.C. Rich Warlock (USA Custom)
Danelectro Baritone
F Bass VFP4
Fender Jazz (1973)
Fender Player Series Jazz Bass
Gibson Thunderbird Nikki Sixx Signature
Gibson SB Standard Bass
Gibson Ripper II
Ibanez Road Star II DB 680
Kala Acoustic-Electric U-Bass (solid mahogany; fretless)
Kala Solid Body 5-String U-Bass (fretless)
Pedulla Pentabuzz
Schecter Stiletto Diamond Series 8-string
Squire VM Precision TB
Yamaha BB2025x
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63 comments:

  1. Unknown12:41 PM

    Nice blog! Interested in selling your Fender American Precision Deluxe 5? :)

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  2. Tom Bowlus1:20 PM

    Thank you! Regarding the Fender, I am not interested in selling it, sorry.

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  3. Unknown3:44 PM

    Tom,
    I am looking to get rid on a SWR Baby Blue Monitor (the original with Bag End drivers). I'm thinking of replacing it with a Bergantino HT210 (4 ohm), EA NL-210 (4 ohm), Accugroove Whappo Jr., or an Accugroove Tri112L. I'm looking for one cabinet (or a pair in the case of the Tri112L) that covers 90% of any sound or volume needed. I like a clear, defined tone that isn't sterile and is well balanced from a low-B all the way up. Any thoughts? Do you have any of these for sale and/or would you be interested in the SWR? Thanks.

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  4. ussa east12:42 AM

    Very informative blog . . . its great to read the comparisons. I wish I could do that myself. Lucky man you are. As for your downsizing I was wondering if you would be willing to part with any of your Bergantino cabinets. If so just let me know which one/ones. Thanks.

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  5. Tom Bowlus9:35 AM

    Clint:

    Well, I have never seen a 4 ohm HT210, so I am not sure if they exist (though Jim did offer a 4 ohm HT210s). But either the 4 ohm NL-210 or Whappo, Jr. would probably fit your bill. Maybe a Glockenklang Doube (2x12) as well. It somewhat depends on how much volume you need and what you are pushing the cab with.

    And your SWR Baby Blue, is that the cab only, or the combo?

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  6. Tom Bowlus9:36 AM

    Matthew:

    Thank you for your kind words!

    No plans on selling any Bergantino cabs at this point in time.

    Sorry, Tom.

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  7. Unknown12:23 AM

    Thanks Tom. I was in contact with Jim at Bergantino this week, and apparently he is going to be introducing a new 210 cab that works better with lower powered amps on the market. I might wait to see how they sound.
    My SWR is the cab only. I guess they are pretty rare. I've only ever seen a cuople of the original ones for sale.

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  8. Tom Bowlus11:29 AM

    Clint:

    If you want to sell the Baby Blue cab, drop me an e-mail (see my profile).

    Tom.

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  9. calvin3:40 PM

    Tom, I have a Bag End 4x10 (q10bx) cabinet and a crest ca-9 poweramp. Eventually will add a 18" Bad End sub with infra red processor. Need a preamp, which would you suggest as the best match..Millennia TD-1, Demeter HMP-1, Demeter VTBP-201, or Alembic FX-1 or something totally different. I play jazz and gospel?

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  10. Ron9:45 PM

    Very informative blog. I noticed that you are going to possibly sell the Trace Elliot GP12XV preamp. Shoot me an e-mail if you decide to. Also any plans on comparing preamp performance?

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  11. Tom Bowlus9:29 AM

    I am strongly considering selling the GP XV12. I have done a fair amount of preamp testing, though I am still working on my 'ultimate preamp shootout' - man, that is a LOT of preamps!!!

    If you are interested in the XV, shoot me an offer. ;^)

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  12. isoarcars6:41 AM

    If you still have your Hughes & Kettner Fortress for sale, How much and if you don't how much did it go for. I am trying to figure what to pay for such a thing. There is one on EBay but sounds a little flakey.

    I have an old Garnet PA 6 channel G100PAR 2&3 tube head and cabinet. Anyone interested? Randy Bachman was and is a big Garnet kinda guy. Both Garnet and Bachman were manufactured out in Western Canada.

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  13. icaro2:50 PM

    Are you interested in selling two bag end s18ec speakers with an ELF m2 processor?
    Pax cultura.

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  14. Tom Bowlus3:14 PM

    Yes, I am. You can e-mail me at tombowlus@hotmail.com, if you like.

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  15. Unknown1:20 AM

    im very interested in the peavey 1820. i sent you an email but im not sure if that works. get in touch with me at PLTNMduckies97@hotmail.com

    thanks!

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  16. piewo7:24 AM

    hello
    are you interrested in selling the
    Lehle Dual & the Lehle Little Lehle ?
    I hope so :-)

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  17. Tom Bowlus10:17 AM

    Sorry, but those are not for sale. I use my Lele pedals at just about every gig.

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  18. Ryota Sugawara12:50 AM

    Hi, Interesting blog. I'm interested in Markbass SD800 and LMKII. Do you have those heads for sale?

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  19. Ryota Sugawara12:52 AM

    Hi. Tom. Interesting blog. I'm interested in Markbass SD800 and LMKII. Do you have those heads for sale?

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  20. Tom Bowlus2:14 AM

    Hmmmm... not the LMII, for sure, but maybe the SD800.

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  21. Ryota Sugawara2:26 AM

    Oh, You may have SD800 for sale? I'm really interested.

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  22. piewo4:54 AM

    well...
    and what about the pog ?
    is it for sale?
    thank you

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  23. Tom Bowlus8:25 AM

    If I do decide to sell the POG (which I might), I already have a friend with 'dibs.' ;^)

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  24. Larry White8:33 PM

    very nice collection!
    I can say I've never seen one like
    that before!
    I am searching for an epiphone
    EA 260 since a long time now but I cannot find one. I saw that you have one and have it on your might sell list. would you consider selling it?
    I created a blog account just to make this question to you.

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  25. lancer9:49 AM

    Tom, I am interested in the tubeworks rt2100 head. That is a guitar head, right(not bass)? What is your price? do you have pics? Thanls alot, Lance

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  26. Jaime4:45 AM

    Tom,
    If by some lunacy you think you may want to sell a Bergantino AE112 and/or AE210 please contact me at jdezubel@yahoo.com

    Thank you.

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  27. Paoletto2:34 PM

    I'm from Italy, are you interested to send to Italy a 12" or 2x12" cab?

    I'm looking for bagend but also other 12" cabs may be good for me .

    Paolo

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  28. Unknown11:55 AM

    TOM,

    Please contact me with in for on you bag end stuff for sale. Dogcitystudios@hotmail.com

    Thanks
    Brian

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  29. jonathan3:52 PM

    have to ask because I noticed your TE V-Type Pre...
    It's the object of my GAS right now and I've been looking for a while.

    If you ever consider selling it helping another lowly
    bass player with a side gig to pay for his real passion my email address is...
    jandjhartley@rogers.com

    thanks for your time.

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  30. Bassist11:31 PM

    Tom,
    The Epifani 110 is intriguing to me - I'm on a military assignment in Tampa, going to Germany, and want a 110 to take with me.
    Still selling?
    Thanks
    Wes

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  31. Tom Bowlus9:23 AM

    Both T-110UL's have been sold, sorry.

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  32. scoote9:48 PM

    How much for the bergie ht212 with the chrome grill? thats the older dicontinued one right ? I have three and need one more for an even amount.

    email:scoote3639@hotmail.com

    thanks.

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  33. Unknown10:49 PM

    The Epifani 212 still around? Is it in good condition? What sort of price?

    I just came about this blog on a random basis, great thing you have going here!

    Also: any interest in a Trace Elliot AH-500x MK V? I Saw you used some Trace, thought I'd ask. Works great, though is aged (1989) and the Graphic EQ/Mid Cut switches are problematic, but work great with the footswitch. This was their top of the line back in the day.

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  34. Anonymous9:14 AM

    Hi Tom,I'm interested to the Traynor Monoblock, is it on sale?

    if is on sale can you write me at :

    namdaedrecords@yahoo.it

    Thanks
    Simone

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  35. miles12:08 PM

    Hi Tom,
    I, like many others, have enjoyed reading your blog a lot.

    Have you ever run across an Aguilar DB900? What were your impressions? Though they're quite hard to find I'm considering that it would have a nice sound in the effects loop of an AI Focus, for use with UB and DB, then using the XLR out to house. How would that strike you?
    Do you know of any for sale?

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  36. Tom Bowlus12:14 PM

    Miles:

    I had a DB900 for a while, and it is a very nice tube DI. I found it to be pretty neutral. I only sold it because my Demeter tube DI had very similar functionality.

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  37. Unknown7:55 PM

    How much are you asking for the peavey 1820? I live in dayton, but I would be willing to come pick it up.

    bakalan@gmail.com

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  38. Tom Bowlus9:58 PM

    I'd like to get $200 for the 1820.

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  39. JD9:31 AM

    I'd be interested in the Fafner amp - what are you looking to get for that one?

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  40. JD6:33 PM

    dude I'm dyin' here

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  41. Tom Bowlus9:23 PM

    Sorry for the delay. I am asking for $750, plus shipping, for the Fafner.

    Thank you for your interest!

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  42. DSSmithCreative5:34 AM

    I'm very interested in either of your Hughes & Kettner combos. Please let me know your intent and pricing.

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  43. DSSmithCreative5:36 AM

    I'm very interested in your Hughes & Kettner combos. Please let me know your intent and pricing.

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  44. Unknown10:51 PM

    Hi Tom my name is Matt Weber & I live just down the road from you in Woodville, OH. Found this thru looking at PJB gear for sale. If you still have it & want to sell it I would be interested. I don't know if we've met, but I know I've heard your name before. Maybe as a lawyer, musician or Talkbass, anyway it would be nice to meet you some time & watch you jam, since I live so close. thanks

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  45. Tom Bowlus1:40 AM

    Howdy, Matt! Wow, you are very close! Yes, those PJB cabs are still available (6T/9B).

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  46. Ignats1:49 AM

    Hello,
    I'm interested in the Traynor Mono Block. What price were you thinking?

    Ignats.maus@gmail.com

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  47. Unknown12:54 PM

    Tom,

    Great blog!

    Are you interested in selling the Ampeg SVP-Pro preamp? If so, how much?

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  48. Unknown12:53 PM

    Hey Tom how much do you want for the Peavey Tube Sweetener, shipped to me in Nashville TN?
    Thanks,
    Garry

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  49. theboasta8:55 PM

    Hello, are you interested in selling the Intersound IVP?

    thank you

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  50. Tom Bowlus11:42 PM

    Sorry, the Intersounds is sold.

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  51. Unknown6:11 PM

    Tom, if the D180 is available, I'll buy it. David Goodman. Houston, TX. Plz call if it's a yes or even a maybe. 832-754-6692

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  52. dave3:14 PM

    i am interested in your ampeg svp pro pre. i have read that some, not all, have hiss or noise issues due to poor tubes. How is this one. feel free to email me.
    davidluoma01@gmail.com

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  53. dave9:43 AM

    Tom, Dave again...I am still interensted in the svp pro pre. I have a mint Tech 21 vt bass deluxe I could throw into the deal if your interested.
    davidluoma01@gmail.com

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  54. levoui2:29 PM

    Clint,

    I would love to buy your Baby Blue Monitor if you decide to sell it. You can catch me at info at offbeatproductions dot com .

    Thanks, Nathan

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  55. ross1:50 PM

    i would like to buy your Demeter VTBP-201 (for sale/trade) if it is in fact a VTDB-2B. i can be contacted at : ross@chatwin.com.au

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  56. Gordon7:34 PM

    Hi, here's a probably ridiculous question-after these many years did you ever sell the EBS-1 classic preamp? If not what would be your price on this?

    Thanks, Gordon Rehm

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  57. Tom Bowlus12:57 PM

    That has been sold, Gordon. Sorry...

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  58. Anonymous12:28 AM

    Hi Tom! I am sorry to hear that need to part with some of your gear, but I am extremely interested in giving your Orange Terror Bass 1000 a good home if you have not already sold it and are willing to part with it. If you are selling, please contact me with the condition and price at wswbbr@hotmail.com

    Thanks, Scott

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  59. Unknown7:22 AM

    Hi, i'm really interested in your traynor monoblock. Contact me soon.
    claudio.adamo.kr@gmail.com

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  60. LowSpyder11:08 AM

    Hi I have a Lil Bastard with a Vs112.i 'm looking to replace the.vs112. Would a Berg ht115 or ht112 be a good choice? Would you have a different recommendation? Perhaps something you're willing to part with? TIA

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  61. Unknown4:29 PM

    Tom, do you still have the Accugroove Tri-208 AND one of the Markbass NY-604 bass cabs for sale?, thanks, Ray.

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  62. Tom Bowlus9:56 PM

    Yes, I do still have the Tri-208, and I do have two NY604's, but I would prefer to sell the two of them as a pair.

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  63. Tom Bowlus9:58 PM

    LowSpyder, I found that the Ampeg SVT-210AV paired up really nicely with the Lil Bastard, and I am sure that the PortaFlex series cabs would also pair nicely. Any of the current Acme 10" equipped cabs (One10, Two10, Four10, etc) would also pair nicely. Older Trace Elliot and Mesa/Boogie cabs would also be good bets. But I really liked the VS112. What don't you like about it?

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