WTB: Victoria 518

sharpjimbo

Hi all

I'm on a bit of a tweed champ collecting mission at the moment and I'm after a Victoria 518 - UK model 240V.

Has anyone on here got one that they'd like to move on?


Thanks,

James.

CloudNine

Get the 5112 instead. It takes up more space I hear you say? Move to a bigger house, buy smaller versions of all your other possessions to compensate, try to grow bigger yourself so the 5112 seems smaller in comparison, whatever it takes, it will all be worth it I promise you.

sharpjimbo

Ha, this isn't the worst idea to be honest, and I'm not completely adverse to the idea of a 512 - I don't suppose you're selling one are you?

CloudNine

I used to have one, stupidly parted with it in a trade, will definitely get another at some point. I have tried the 518 also, and it is literally night and day. The 518 is nice enough, but with the size of speaker and the small cab, it is not massively different sounding from the Fender version. Whereas with the 5112, it's not just the bigger speaker, it's that full size lightly built pine cab that starts to get involved in the tone, like a hint of Reverb. Amazing amp.

sharpjimbo

Interesting... I obviously like the small boxish nature of an 8 inch champ, but I'd be keen to hear a 512. More bass from a champ would be a nice thing...

ThorpyFX

sharpjimbo said:

Interesting... I obviously like the small boxish nature of an 8 inch champ, but I'd be keen to hear a 512. More bass from a champ would be a nice thing...

if i were you id speak to @RiftAmps ... you will be able to get something in that mould but much more tuned to your needs.

sharpjimbo

Funny you should say that Thorpy... My Tweed 5 just came back from Chris last week, he upgraded to the latest specs and gave it another coat of slightly darker lacquer. It sounds absolutely mega, I'm more than happy with it, I just fancy a Victoria to add to the collection.

I can't not include some pics of the wiring here, it's a piece of artwork as far as I'm concerned.

sharpjimbo

Bump! I'd also consider the 5112. There's both a 518 and a 5112 on ebay at the moment, but they're the older version and not 240V.