Bin this mixer or find it a home?
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I have an old (mid 70s) Orange MX8 mixer which seems to be part production/part prototype and don't know whether to just throw it or is it likely to be of interest to someone? It worked last time I used it (although pots a bit crackly) and is transistor not valve/tube. Does anybody collect this sort of thing - I can't imagine it actually being useful compared to modern mixers - although I haven't compared the sound. If it may be of interest, I'll clean it up, test and ebay - otherwise...!
Please have look - any comments appreciated.
http://www.debeech.com/orangeMixer/
Also out of interest:
I worked for Cliff Cooper briefly around 1977 and got the mixer then together with a 2 channel Jimmy Bean pre-amp which I sadly don't have anymore. Any pix/brochures of Jimmy Bean amps anywhere?
Please have look - any comments appreciated.
http://www.debeech.com/orangeMixer/
Also out of interest:
I worked for Cliff Cooper briefly around 1977 and got the mixer then together with a 2 channel Jimmy Bean pre-amp which I sadly don't have anymore. Any pix/brochures of Jimmy Bean amps anywhere?
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Welcome to the Orange forum. That looks like a museum piece if Orange had a museum.
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Ok here's my gear:
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No not selling or after a valuation. Just want to know if it is collectible and has any value at all. This does seem the best (or only) place to ask! So thanks all so far.
I haven't used it for years and figure I should rig it/test/clean/fix it up if I'm going to sell it but I'll take you Orangeophiles advice on if it's worth the time/effort. Plus it's too heavy to be worth shipping if it isn't collectible. If it isn't, I'll try and find someone local (or a museum) to give away to before I throw it. As I said: otherwise...
I've just chucked a less 'well bred' mixer.
Shocked and dismayed bclaire to find that Mr Bean made to to USA! But Jimmy Bean gets a mention on this site's history pages:
http://www.orangeamps.com/pedigree.asp?ID=7
They were denim with a blue front panel and square push buttons.
I haven't used it for years and figure I should rig it/test/clean/fix it up if I'm going to sell it but I'll take you Orangeophiles advice on if it's worth the time/effort. Plus it's too heavy to be worth shipping if it isn't collectible. If it isn't, I'll try and find someone local (or a museum) to give away to before I throw it. As I said: otherwise...
I've just chucked a less 'well bred' mixer.
Shocked and dismayed bclaire to find that Mr Bean made to to USA! But Jimmy Bean gets a mention on this site's history pages:
http://www.orangeamps.com/pedigree.asp?ID=7
They were denim with a blue front panel and square push buttons.
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<br />No not selling or after a valuation. Just want to know if it is collectible and has any value at all. This does seem the best (or only) place to ask! So thanks all so far.
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OK...Cool. No harm...no foul. My apology's for sounding rude.
I think you may make a good penny off it, if it is in good condition. Maybe getting the crackling pots cleaned and having someone check it out before sale would be a good idea.
<br />No not selling or after a valuation. Just want to know if it is collectible and has any value at all. This does seem the best (or only) place to ask! So thanks all so far.
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OK...Cool. No harm...no foul. My apology's for sounding rude.
I think you may make a good penny off it, if it is in good condition. Maybe getting the crackling pots cleaned and having someone check it out before sale would be a good idea.
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That's fuggin' awesome!
It should pull some interest.
It should pull some interest.
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damm, the serial number is 009. that alone makes ir worth something.
man that thing is worth ALOT to the right person.
i love this forum, i learn so much on here, i think there is a Jimmy Bean amp sitting in the corner under a bunch of amps at our practice space, there is this old amp covered in blue denim, it has big silver knobs, its in great shape, no one knows what it really is, damn i cant find any info or photos about Jimmy Bean amps online. now i cant wait to go back and have a another close look, ill get a photo, it is in great shape.
if anyone here has any idea how i can see a pic of one of these Jimmy bean amps, please advise..
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Jon
man that thing is worth ALOT to the right person.
i love this forum, i learn so much on here, i think there is a Jimmy Bean amp sitting in the corner under a bunch of amps at our practice space, there is this old amp covered in blue denim, it has big silver knobs, its in great shape, no one knows what it really is, damn i cant find any info or photos about Jimmy Bean amps online. now i cant wait to go back and have a another close look, ill get a photo, it is in great shape.
if anyone here has any idea how i can see a pic of one of these Jimmy bean amps, please advise..
Jon
Jon
I agree. That serial number makes it cool, covered in old Orange Tolex... very groovy. Looks like something Jack White would put in his studio.
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