ART Pro VLA being replaced by Pro VLA II?

snatchman · Post by **snatchman** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:34 pm

channelcat wrote:
snatchman wrote:Hello. Did you just get the VLA II..? I went on the ATR site and I like the new look! Maybe it'll sound "new" also... I may want one....
No, I opted for the original. Like I said above, I don't really need all the new bells and whistles. And with the price drop at a few places, I really couldn't resist getting one. Plus, the money I saved will go into new tubes for it (and maybe a sticker to cover the ART logo - hehe).

Too many times I've missed out on something I've really wanted because it was on the verge of being discontinued and I didn't act fast enough. Not this time, and especially not at under $200. Now granted, it hasn't been relegated to the discontinued section of their website yet, but I don't doubt that it will be there soon.

Stu

I hear ya. I have the original also. What tubes are you thinking about getting to swap out? I'm needing to try this also. Thanks.......

cgarges · Post by **cgarges** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:51 pm

channelcat wrote:Let me know when you're going to be in the greater Homewood/Flossmoor area again. I'll treat you to a pizza over at Aurelio's.

Dude, you are so on! I'm a sucker for Aurelio's! My wife was just up there this past weekend, but I couldn't go because of sessions I had. I'll probably be up there some time this summer, though. I'll try to keep you posted.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

RefD · Post by **RefD** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:21 pm

shedshrine wrote:
RefD wrote:
shedshrine wrote:
RefD wrote:*waits to see what it streets for before failing to purchase one either way*
Sees yellow rain falling on festivities, swears never to lend pristine u.s. made hexagon screw faced early serial numbered vla to ReffyD regardless of wheedling, begging..groveling.
i'm not pissing on anything, i'm just usually broke is all!

having two kids and one income tends to do that to ya.
Growing your own rythym section, excellent!

i actually semi-jokingly said that to my wife.

she wasn't so hot on having a drum kit in the house.

maybe i should threaten v-drums?

channelcat · Post by **channelcat** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:14 am

[/quote] I hear ya. I have the original also. What tubes are you thinking about getting to swap out? I'm needing to try this also. Thanks.......

[/quote]

I'm thinking Mullard NOS 12AT7s, but would appreciate other suggestions from those of you who have already made the swap.

Stu

channelcat · Post by **channelcat** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:21 am

[/quote]Dude, you are so on! I'm a sucker for Aurelio's! My wife was just up there this past weekend, but I couldn't go because of sessions I had. I'll probably be up there some time this summer, though. I'll try to keep you posted.[/quote]

Right on! Yeah, you don't want to be up here right now - too damn cold. Give me a heads up, and we can try to set up another Chicago beer night too.

Stu

shedshrine · Post by **shedshrine** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:19 am

shedshrine wrote:Growing your own rythym section, excellent!

RefD wrote:i actually semi-jokingly said that to my wife.

she wasn't so hot on having a drum kit in the house.

maybe i should threaten v-drums?

Do it! The first ones, the td-7 sets should be pretty cheap now.

(click me)

Also, running the stereo outs through a vla really gels these suckers fwiw

agauchede · Post by **agauchede** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 12:21 pm

$299 at Sweetwater!

KennyLusk · Post by **KennyLusk** » Sat Apr 12, 2008 5:55 pm

$299 seems to be the price-point.

JAN Philips 12AT7's are my fave's in the Pro VLA. Mullard's when I want a more "wooly" signal/character. But I've heard Mullard's can really vary in character.

channelcat · Post by **channelcat** » Sun Apr 13, 2008 6:10 am

I ordered some Groove Tubes 12AX7M Mullard reissues for my original VLA. They're on backorder, so I've been using it stock. Not too shabby. I'll report back after the new tubes arrive.

I just picked up the RNC, too. I've only had a few days to mess with it, but I know it's staying in the rack. Thanks to all here who recommended these two boxes! I was able to cover a couple/few bases for under $375 (combined).

Stu

dontfeartheringo · Post by **dontfeartheringo** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:10 am

cgarges wrote:
channelcat wrote:Let me know when you're going to be in the greater Homewood/Flossmoor area again. I'll treat you to a pizza over at Aurelio's.
Dude, you are so on! I'm a sucker for Aurelio's! My wife was just up there this past weekend, but I couldn't go because of sessions I had. I'll probably be up there some time this summer, though. I'll try to keep you posted.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

don't know if you guys were aware of it or not, but the fella who owns Aurelio's does a lot of good work in the community. That's your pizza money WELL SPENT.

I am habitually checking my bank balance waiting on my tax return so I can grab one of these VLAs before there aren't any left!

There's a guy trying to sell me an Aphex 661 for $250, as well. That's less than $500 for enough compressors to cover basic tracking.

Throw in a couple of DBX 160x units, and I should be good until I find an oil well in the back yard and I can get a LA2A.

DryCounty · Post by **DryCounty** » Thu May 01, 2008 5:13 pm

FYI -- VLA II is now $199 at MF:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=180582

eh91311 · Post by **eh91311** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:58 pm

DryCounty wrote:FYI -- VLA II is now $199 at MF:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=180582

That link is for the original PRO VLA version 1.

DryCounty · Post by **DryCounty** » Thu May 01, 2008 7:43 pm

Duh, you're right. I knew it looked awful familiar!

themagicmanmdt · Post by **themagicmanmdt** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:41 pm

DAMNIT YOU GOT ME EXCITED WITH THIS $199 BUSINESS.

Babaluma · Post by **Babaluma** » Mon May 05, 2008 5:47 am

i want one of the new ones!

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