bassman tv 10

midichlorine · #1 03-31-2010, 12:30 PM

can anyone give me info?

im looking more for build quality info than sound.
im sure they sound fine. just wondering if they can with stand 20 gigs a month?

thanks

i seem to remember a cpl o dudes buying these a while back.
please chime in!!

it doesnt have to be the 210 line it can be any of the combo models

**Freddels** · #2 03-31-2010, 12:34 PM

Not sure if you've seen this or not.

http://www.youtube.com/user/BassGuit.../9/PMfDfVLpODw

midichlorine · #3 03-31-2010, 01:28 PM

still need to hear from someone that owns one about the build quality.
thanks

Gearhead43 · #4 03-31-2010, 01:49 PM

I think they are only rated for 9 1/2 gigs per month.

midichlorine · #5 03-31-2010, 01:58 PM

thanks bro
youve just answered it all!

i love talkbass!!

waleross · #6 03-31-2010, 01:59 PM

I don't have any one of these combo's but I do have a Fender Rumble60 and The Bassman300 tube amp. I did play one of the 12" Tv combo's at SamAsh while buying a bass. I say go to one of the big stores and try them out. The Youtube vid. sounded great but try it yourself. . The quality seems is there....

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JimmyM · #7 03-31-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead43

I think they are only rated for 9 1/2 gigs per month.

it's as well built as any other solid state combo imho.

Rob Martinez · #8 03-31-2010, 04:57 PM

I own one. It is solid and well built, sounds amazing for vintage tones, and has not rattles or anything like that.

DynaFlow · #9 03-31-2010, 07:46 PM

I'm wondering about the volume on the TV 10. I know there is only so much that can be reasonably expected with a 1-10 combo, but if it has enough juice to hang in a blues band situation, with a moderate drummer, in rehearsals/small clubs, that'd be cool because I really like the tone and styling of this amp.

JimmyM · #10 03-31-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DynaFlow

I'm wondering about the volume on the TV 10. I know there is only so much that can be reasonably expected with a 1-10 combo, but if it has enough juice to hang in a blues band situation, with a moderate drummer, in rehearsals/small clubs, that'd be cool because I really like the tone and styling of this amp.

i doubt it will. rare is the single 10" cab that can. i'd go for the 210 or 115 instead.

Rob Martinez · #11 04-01-2010, 06:23 AM

My experience is that the Bassman TV Ten is plenty loud with 150 watts. Keep in mind, I play in a trio, drummer is playing with brushes, and our guitar player uses a 10 watt amp. Still, we are not a "quiet" band, and when we play big stages, I just use the direct line into the PA.

We play clubs, and it works fine. Never had to max it out or come even close to be heard or hear the bass. The TV Ten has presence!

lbwdog · #12 04-01-2010, 06:26 AM

I can't imagine gigging with a 1x10, even at low levels.

Rob Martinez · #13 04-01-2010, 06:36 AM

It happens. Frequently. Successfully.

Nuno A. · #14 04-01-2010, 06:54 AM

I played the 2 x 10" with my upright bass and sounded great with lots of volume, but it was very big and bulky.
i would like to try the 1 x 12" because i saw it at the musikmesse in frankfurt and was a little smaller, more portable indeed.
but its just 150 w, really dont know if it would be enough juice... if they had made the 12" with 250 w , i would already own one for sure...
i guess that would have made sense, 10" - 150w, 12"-250w and the 15" and 2 x 10" - 350w

anyway, they look very good

Nuno

Rob Martinez · #15 04-01-2010, 06:59 AM

I have a TV 12 that I am buying at a local store. $500 brand new! I could not pass up such a deal for such a great amp.

Nuno A. · #16 04-01-2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Martinez

I have a TV 12 that I am buying at a local store. $500 brand new! I could not pass up such a deal for such a great amp.

would be great if you could compare the TV 12 soundwise with the 10 and also with the ampeg rocket (i saw you playing with one)
thanks in advance

Nuno

Rob Martinez · #17 04-01-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuno A.

would be great if you could compare the TV 12 soundwise with the 10 and also with the ampeg rocket (i saw you playing with one)
thanks in advance

Nuno

Will do. I am thinking the twelve will be more "efficient" than the ten. Already compared the Ampeg B100R with the TV Ten, and the TV Ten does put out a more powerful signal, much louder. They both sound great, but to me, the Ampeg doesn't start to "cook" or sound real round and fat until I have the volume to about 6 ot 7. Keep in mind, this is without using the ultra low function. The TV Ten starts to get real loud at around 5, and at 7 is just killer loud for me and my purposes. I love it!

DynaFlow · #18 04-01-2010, 11:10 AM

I'm looking for a small combo to replace my Ampeg BA115, which is too heavy for me to deal with anymore, plus underpowered for its size. The TV 10 and 12, while more expensive than much of the competition, look attractive. They aren't likely to off a ton more power than the BA115, but are probably at least as loud and easier to cart around. The larger 2-10 and 1-15 models would really be more than I need, as I'm mostly an at-home palyer who only plays out occasionally.

Rob Martinez · #19 04-01-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DynaFlow

I'm looking for a small combo to replace my Ampeg BA115, which is too heavy for me to deal with anymore, plus underpowered for its size. The TV 10 and 12, while more expensive than much of the competition, look attractive. They aren't likely to off a ton more power than the BA115, but are probably at least as loud and easier to cart around. The larger 2-10 and 1-15 models would really be more than I need, as I'm mostly an at-home palyer who only plays out occasionally.

TV Ten weighs 38 lbs and the TV Twelve weighs 44 lbs. I find them VERY easy to move around and lift.

king_biscuit · #20 04-01-2010, 11:41 PM

I have a TV 12 -- picked it up for 650 shipped new -- and I love it. It is surprisingly loud, and it sounds better than my Super Redhead! It seems very well built too.