Looking at new bass amps

[LittleGiant]

Just looking at new bass amps and not sure where to go. I am into bass sounds from old bands such as Can, Captain Beefheart, and Led Zep. But I also like new band sounds such as Queens of the Stone Age and Tame Impala.

Any recommendations?

[jeff7bass]

How much you want to spend? What kind of cabs? 212's, 410's, 810's, 15's? Start with max price and take it from there.

[Rumblefisher]

EBS fafner.

Random suggestion for the wide open parameter settings.

[kosmicwizard]

Ampeg SVT

[MrDominoe]

I personally love SWR gear. I can pretty much dial in most any sound I want with my 350X and Megoliath 8x10. John Paul Jones played SWR gear at one point, if not currently.

[LittleGiant]

Thanks for suggestion so far. Price isnt really an issue. If its the amp for me I'll spend what it takes.

I currently have a Gallien Krueger 1001 RB11 and the GK 410 RBH cab. So preferably an amp that does something very different to the GK. I love it to bits but i could do with a rig thats abit looser and got that great midrange and room filling sound.

[lbwdog]

Originally Posted by LittleGiant

Thanks for suggestion so far. Price isnt really an issue. If its the amp for me I'll spend what it takes.

I currently have a Gallien Krueger 1001 RB11 and the GK 410 RBH cab. So preferably an amp that does something very different to the GK. I love it to bits but i could do with a rig thats abit looser and got that great midrange and room filling sound.

That's a great rig you have already, but if you want something different, you might want to look into the Genz Benz Streamliner, coming in January. Genz Benz - Official Streamliner Amp Thread -NEW !!
looks like they're going for a genuine tube vibe (think SVT) in a compact, 6.5 lb. package. I've been a solid state guy for years, but this one has my attention.

[Musicman20]

TC Electronics RH450....old school tone meets modern tone, amazing feature set, very 'full' sounding micro.

[kosmicwizard]

I also have a G-K 1001RBII, I think I understand how you can love that tone, and yet want to have something entirely different. It is like the whole hi-fi Vs. vintage thing. J bass through a G-K is one thing ... P through an Ampeg SVT is another. I recently got a MESA/Boogie 400 (non +) and I absolutely love hearing tube distortion, it feels thick, full and warm to my ears. I almost can cop the tone if I turn off the contour and presence knobs and run a VT bass pedal into it, but it doesn't feel the same. For SS G-K is great and has a growl, however it is good to have one of each. I think 300 tube watts is too much, I love my 200 watt all tube head. It breaks up beautifully at a much lower volume level than the big Ampegs, yet still has the ability to get STUPID loud! All the best to you in your search for your tone (or tones) Cheers.

[Low Class]

Keep what you have and buy a SansAmp VT Bass pedal. Run it into your effects return(bypass the preamp) and enjoy your new rig. A lot easier and cheaper than going through amps.

[Starrchild]

Originally Posted by CFclef

EBS fafner.

Random suggestion for the wide open parameter settings.

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