Acoustic B200H for metal?

StormC93 · #1 08-17-2011, 08:16 PM

I have a question. Would you say that the Acoustic B200H could be used for Death Metal? I have a Ibanez Gio GSR206 and I plan on playing it in a Death Metal that will utilize all 6 strings. I plan on buying this in a couple of days so I was wondering if it would suit my needs for a very cheap but good bass head. I plan on getting a Brice fretless 6 string also.

One Drop · #2 08-17-2011, 08:44 PM

No, it's an amp reserved for skiffle and Tuvan throat singing accompaniment only, or else it goes into shut-down mode.

IPA · #3 08-17-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by One Drop

No, it's an amp reserved for skiffle and Tuvan throat singing accompaniment only, or else it goes into shut-down mode.

Even with skiffle, you'll need something with more power to drive your tea chest.

That being said, what's the best tea chest bass for prog? How do I get that Reggie Wooten tone? Earl Grey?

saustindavis · #4 08-17-2011, 09:00 PM

There was no option for carrots... There is no 'right amp' or 'right bass' for any genre. I think when people ask questions like that they are asking more about aesthetics than anything. People won't notice what your amp looks like from the audience. Get what sounds good to you.

VanillaThundah · #5 08-17-2011, 09:06 PM

Amps make things louder, that's the bulk of their job.

The only time when an amp wouldn't be the best fit for a certain genre would be if it isn't loud enough. Tone can be manipulated sooo much by pedals (VT Bass, Fuzz pedals, Preamps, EQ pedals, etc) that you really shouldn't focus too much on an amp as long as it puts out enough juice to project your playing at a comfortable, sustainable level. That having been said, I'd be more worried about your cab than your amp to be honest. Pair that B200H up with an 8x10s, 2x15s, or 4x12s and you should get along just fine in general settings.

Tone doesn't work for you? Do like a ton of us already do, plug a VT Bass into your effects return and enjoy saving money on chiropractor visits

hoshbrown41 · #6 08-17-2011, 09:26 PM

1) I see anything involving metal on this board and I assume it's a troll post
2) I have never played nor heard an Acoustic amp I liked

My $0.02

sillyfabe · #7 08-17-2011, 10:08 PM

1)lol
2) I have an Acoustic B200H (paired with Acoustic 410) and it sounds GREAT no matter what I play...as for the playing.....well.......

WilliamSandoval · #8 08-17-2011, 10:19 PM

Seriously?

I don't get it. Why is it that metal players have such a tough time picking out equipment?

Nev375 · #9 08-17-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WilliamSandoval

Seriously?

I don't get it. Why is it that metal players have such a tough time picking out equipment?

Because good taste is a by-product of being smart enough to think for yourself.

ace66 · #10 08-18-2011, 07:33 AM

You should get some more power. Get the Acoustic B400h, it is worth the extra $ and they are nice and plenty loud. Good value and reliable amp.

mccartneyman · #11 08-18-2011, 08:29 AM

32 Marshall heads, 64 cabs.

fenderhutz · #12 08-18-2011, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nev375

Because good taste is a by-product of being smart enough to think for yourself.

erock138 · #13 08-18-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mccartneyman

32 Marshall heads, 64 cabs.

lol +1

guroove · #14 08-18-2011, 12:20 PM

I had an Acoustic B200h and I sold it. It's pretty solid and decent sounding, but what I didn't like was that it had a lot of low end drop off below 100Hz. It just couldn't deliver that powerful deep bottomless low end that you can get from an Ampeg SVT or a GK 800RB. For $200 though, they are a great bang for the buck. Usually with death metal you want serious earth-shaking low end and ear drum piercing highs. I'm not sure this amp can deliver those, but YMMV.

fenderhutz · #15 08-18-2011, 12:26 PM

Get a used Nitrobass off the Guitar Center used site. Tons of power, cheap, reliable. Probably set you back less than 175 bucks.

ReDnEcK_SaMuRaI · #16 08-18-2011, 01:29 PM

Perfect head for metal. You will get that farty budget amp blerb of noise that would not compromise the majestic tone of a Brice fretless 6 string.

runmikeyrun · #17 08-18-2011, 01:31 PM

How about a serious answer?

I tried one in the store with an active ibanez bass. I didn't like the sound of it at all. Very midrangey with not much bass or treble. It seemed like the tone controls hardly did anything. I would stay away.

Dustin Teel · #18 08-18-2011, 02:25 PM

Anyway, VanillaThunda gave the best advice. An amp that is loud enough to make you heard live is fine, regardless of tone. As long as it's not overdriving the speakers and clipping, you can easily plug in a $150 VT pedal and make the rig sound 10x better.

What I would worry about is if 200 watts is going to be enough, especially in a metal band. I don't know if you could supplement for the low volume with more cabs because I'm sure that head would clip trying to run two 410s or a 410 + 115, etc...

You should probably consider something with more wattage. 300w is good generally enough for gigging with a single 410 cab. For a metal band, I wouldn't use anything less than 400w.

**Chef** · #19 08-18-2011, 02:34 PM

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skullservant · #20 08-18-2011, 02:34 PM

I play mostly black metal/doom/noise and have been using a 200h for the past year. The 200h is JUST enough for me through 2x15's to fill a small/medium sized club without being mic'd.

I just bought a Peavey Rock Master tube head that I'll be pairing with the Acoustic 200h for overdrive/distortion tones. The Acoustic has a great low end and definitely holds up.

I will say, however, that if you're looking for the 'tone' to come from the Acoustic, you're going to need pedals if you're going for a distorted bass tone.

I run a DOD Meatbox through the head, and crank it. It sounds great.