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Post by joecool on Jan 28, 2008 11:07:00 GMT -5
So I'm in search of an all-tube bass head, if anybody is selling one of the following or knows somebody that is, please let me know -
Ampeg SVT Classic
Ampeg SVT II (Pro or non-pro)
Mesa 400+
Marshall VBA 400
Fender Bassman 300 PRO
Thanks
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Post by Jon on Jan 28, 2008 13:32:29 GMT -5
Get one of these:  |
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Post by Tornadostruck on Jan 28, 2008 20:02:05 GMT -5
I'd recommend Vintage Ampeg SVT or SVT classic, amazing tone, and louder than you'll ever use.
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Post by joecool on Jan 28, 2008 20:33:23 GMT -5
I have considered vintage gear, but its just not my thing. There's usually a lot of maintenance involved and theyre bloody expensive. I'd rather stick to something newer. Also, I'm looking locally and I highly doubt anybody in Windsor has a vintage SVT laying around that they want to get rid of.
Best amp I ever played was an Ampeg SVT-VR. Its out of my price range though.
Thanks guys
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Post by Jon on Jan 29, 2008 18:46:06 GMT -5
You can find some good vintage amps for pretty cheap. For example the Ampeg V4 (above) usually goes for $500-$700 on e-bay. They sound great, sic Ampeg tone at a fraction of what you would pay for a SVT. I've had one for three years now and I've never had to do any maintenance on it (aside from replacing the power supply cord when I first got it). Just get a good road case and you're good to go.
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Post by god on Jan 30, 2008 1:09:54 GMT -5
i just bought a 1980 jmp 2203 for 600. theres gear everywhere.
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Post by joecool on Jan 30, 2008 13:27:45 GMT -5
The V4 is definitely a great head. But 100 watts is not gonna cut it, tube or not.
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Post by kyle. on Jan 31, 2008 0:35:21 GMT -5
unless you're playing second bass in motorhead, i can't see 100 watts being too quiet.
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Post by god on Jan 31, 2008 3:34:59 GMT -5
its really not about wattage more than it is signal and class.
a vox 30 watt head could beat out my 5150 which is 120 watts.
my jmp 2203, which im running at 50 watts could out to my 1500 power amp.
a 100 watt v4 will cut it, trust me.
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Post by joecool on Jan 31, 2008 10:36:51 GMT -5
Bass needs a lot more watts than guitar does, especially to reproduce the lower frequencies.
I'm sure that 100 watts is adequate, but I've also heard from many people who used the V4 that it breaks up really quickly.
The more headroom, the better.
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Post by god on Feb 4, 2008 22:53:36 GMT -5
idiot.
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Post by flawlessvictory on Feb 5, 2008 22:04:17 GMT -5
Dude the V4 is so nice sounding. You're making a mockery of yourself.
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Post by joecool on Feb 7, 2008 9:18:34 GMT -5
Wow. Such a valid argument. Seriously, whats your problem?...I mean thanks for the suggestions but what you're recommending is not what I'm looking for.  |
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Post by joecool on Feb 7, 2008 9:19:43 GMT -5
Dude the V4 is so nice sounding. You're making a mockery of yourself. Oh it "nice sounding"  Well, in that case I'm going to buy 4 of them! Thanks for the advice!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Colin A.K.A. Tokyo Drift on Feb 9, 2008 4:14:44 GMT -5
drew, 'nice' is a term used by pussies and draft dodgers. haven't you heard that nice isnt tough?
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Well, in that case I'm going to buy 4 of them! 