| Author | Message | ||
| elwoodblue
Intermediate Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 111 Registered: 6-2002 |
I am bewildered at the final price for this mutron III, the same seller had an octave divider that came in at over 1200...is there a run of super rare mutrons coated with dmso and osley magic(or maybe they all were)...or ebay's hidden bidder system is making it easier for shill bidders. http://cgi.ebay.com/Original-Mutron-Mu-Tron-III-Envelope-Follower-w-ps1_W0QQitemZ280067782456QQihZ018QQcategoryZ118994QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem peace | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2020 Registered: 7-2004 |
Considering that four original Mutron IIIs sold on ebay in the last two weeks, and the other three sold for $380-$450, and this one isn't significantly better than the other three, I don't buy it. Something smells fishy! Bill, tgo | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1454 Registered: 3-2004 |
I agree that the new eBay setup sucks. It's so easy for someone to get a few email addresses, et each up with eBay accounts and then spread out a handful of small purchases to get them all a little feedback. It's also very easy to rig the bid counts by making below reserve or otherwise super-low bids on a variety of items that you will never actually have to purchase. Some of it is stupid buyers, though. Don't ever underestimate them... | ||
| tom_z
Senior Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 491 Registered: 7-2004 |
Very strange, indeed. They have been in the $350 - $450 range for the last couple of years - even with the ps-1. Odd ebay listings aside, they are great old pedals. :-) Peace Tom | ||
| inthelows
Advanced Member Username: inthelows Post Number: 306 Registered: 11-2006 |
Now that is very interesting. I believe I may have one in the basement. I haven't used it since the 70's. That is just outrageous. I think back then I paid a little over $150. That was expensive back then. I'll have to get the shovel out and dig it up. I'll let you know. NLP | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 974 Registered: 7-2002 |
I'd rather have a new re-issue one than one of the vintage ones; new ones are pretty much the same but nowhere near as noisy, plus they are cheaper at about 230$ new. Valentino | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2023 Registered: 7-2004 |
Normand: If you find it and want to sell or trade it, please let me know. Bill, tgo | ||
| tom_z
Senior Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 492 Registered: 7-2004 |
Well, I guess it depends on what you are looking for. I have ABd the Musitronics Mu-Tron III and the Has Mu-Tron III+ and, though similar they are different beasts. When used with my Skylark, the original Mu-Tron is not noisy at all. The Has version just doesn't get the depth and color of the vocal character of the Musitronics. I haven't tried one of the Q-Tron family from Electro-Harmonix, but I've heard they are pretty good sounding and get pretty close to the original. Also, fairly new in the envelope filter pedal group is the Guyatone Ultron - here's a write-up from guitar player. I'd love to hear if anyone's tried one of these. At $425 they're not a lot cheaper than a vintage Mutron, but they look like they have a lot going on. Peace Tom (Message edited by tom_z on January 15, 2007) | ||
| inthelows
Advanced Member Username: inthelows Post Number: 307 Registered: 11-2006 |
Well I did get lucky and found the unit. No clue where the PS and manual are though. Looks a little rusty on the nuts( keep it clean) and dusty for sure. This is an early one, patents pending stamp and SN#02369. Getting late and I'll see if it even works another day. Book is full tommorrow but we'll see. I don't know what I'll do with it yet, more like a trip down memory lane right now. "What a long strange trip it's been!" NLP   | ||
| elwoodblue
Intermediate Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 112 Registered: 6-2002 |
...so I got this offer for a dumble proto-type... no, seriously... It's in california ,available for inspection before purchase. I would have to plan a road trip or have a knowledgable friend check it out. I'm not looking for more amps at the moment ,could be a good investment or not. It was such an interesting offer I had to share it with fellow gearheads. If anyone in california might want to see if this amp is a reasonable purchase ...it might be worth checking out. I don't know the seller,she's had it up on ebay twice over the last 6 months...I would be ultra cautious of course. anyway...the amps are humming at me | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2025 Registered: 7-2004 |
Elwoodblue, where in California? Bill, tgo | ||
| elwoodblue
Intermediate Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 113 Registered: 6-2002 |
here's one of the pics I was sent...  it's a 4 channel PA amp,in the auction description the seller mentions it has some decent 'crunch' for guitar. I will have to email the seller or forward yours to her for the specifics. I'm so happy with my recent mesa purchase(1970)...I don't see myself buying any amps for a while. peace | ||
| elwoodblue
Intermediate Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 114 Registered: 6-2002 |
I better stop thinking about it...I was just imagining a quad dumble set-up... ...I forgot to mention there's no speakers, the cab houses like 4 chassis's and lotsa tubes. |
