HELP: Earth Super Bass B-2000

ampegfuzz · #1 04-22-2011, 09:21 AM

I am on loan possible to purchase a Earth B-2000 from a friend and dont know if it can handle a 2 Ohm load or not?? I have done some digging and one one knows what ohm load it is period. So i was wondering if anyone has used one and if it will take a 2 ohm load safely. I currently have my 4 ohm 115 hooked up and its working fine right now. PIC BELOW

Thanks for any help!

Calaverasgrande · #2 04-22-2011, 09:29 AM

I don't know but I already hate you just based on all the cool old basses you own.
Okay, seriously, I wouldnt expect The Earth to do 2 ohms. IIRC they were mostly a 2nd tier builder. Their cabs are kind of Peavey knock offs right? Also, except for one or two exceptions I can't think of any solidstate heads that could do 2 ohms back when those were current. There must be an Earth collectors site someplace. There is for every other odd bit of gear these days.

sammyfallen · #3 04-22-2011, 09:48 AM

I had an Earth Super Guitar that I payed $100 for & ran @ 2 ohms a few times. I never pushed the head very hard, but, It never gave me a hiccup. If it is not yours I would not try it though.

ampegfuzz · #4 04-22-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Calaverasgrande

I don't know but I already hate you just based on all the cool old basses you own.
Okay, seriously, I wouldnt expect The Earth to do 2 ohms. IIRC they were mostly a 2nd tier builder. Their cabs are kind of Peavey knock offs right? Also, except for one or two exceptions I can't think of any solidstate heads that could do 2 ohms back when those were current. There must be an Earth collectors site someplace. There is for every other odd bit of gear these days.

This amp is 100w tube not SS

and I "at times" will want to push it into tube OD, I am in the market for another 115 and would want to run both at the same time. Hopefully I get a call for a gig tonight and can take it out to put it though the paces. If not my old heavy rock band has practice Sunday and ill pit it against a engl and bogner.

Oren Hudson · #5 04-22-2011, 10:46 AM

Since Earth gear was a derivitive of early Kustom, and I'm pretty sure that, at the time, Kustom didn't make 2 ohm heads, I would guess that it's 4 ohms.

ampegfuzz · #6 04-22-2011, 02:45 PM

well if that is the case after the paces it will go back. who makes 2 ohm 100 watt heads other then ampeg and a fender 135

Thumpin_P · #7 02-28-2012, 08:53 AM

It is 4ohm...I own the same head. I am looking for a good cabinet setup, then I will refurbish some of the caps and resistors.

ampegfuzz · #8 02-28-2012, 09:35 AM

I ended up with a V4B

Thumpin_P · #9 02-28-2012, 09:38 AM

Very cool! Enjoy!