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10-07-2011, 01:51 PM
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Is there a such thing even?
Has anyone here ever encountered a combo amp that was mostly transparent and didn't color the sound of their bass much, if it all?
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10-07-2011, 01:57 PM
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10-07-2011, 01:58 PM
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10-07-2011, 02:05 PM
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10-07-2011, 02:14 PM
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Editor-in-Chief, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North central Ohio | | | I'd throw the Phil Jones Bass and AER combos into that category.
The Ibanez Promethean 5110 combo is fairly neutral, as well, as is the Genz-Benz Shuttle 6.0/12. The GK MB series combos are perhaps a bit hyped in the lows and the highs, but they are otherwise fairly balanced and certainly very clear and articulate. |
10-07-2011, 02:15 PM
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10-07-2011, 02:23 PM
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10-07-2011, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRazor  Is there a such thing even?
Has anyone here ever encountered a combo amp that was mostly transparent and didn't color the sound of their bass much, if it all? | No, never - and I've used many bass combo amps.
And all the head/cab setups I've use were colored too - not transparent.
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10-07-2011, 02:42 PM
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I've seen a few guys recomend Markbass and I've tested these two brands head to head (no pun...) and I can safely say that Glockenklang was more transparent. Hope this helps...
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10-07-2011, 03:00 PM
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I think they have some GK amps at my local GC, I'll give one a try.
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10-07-2011, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRazor I'm really liking the look of the GK MB112. $400. I like the reviews I'm reading about it.
I think they have some GK amps at my local GC, I'll give one a try. | The only thing I'll point out about the MB112 is that it does not have a tweeter, and therefore it does not extend as high as the MB115, which does have a tweet. |
10-07-2011, 03:14 PM
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10-07-2011, 04:08 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | | Transparency doesn't exist in bass amps, combos or separates. Even if you have a head that does near flat, the cabs never do because truly flat drivers just don't exist.
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10-07-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Edword | LOL this made me laugh 
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10-07-2011, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM Transparency doesn't exist in bass amps, combos or separates. Even if you have a head that does near flat, the cabs never do because truly flat drivers just don't exist. | Well most people know that; I suspect what the OP means is 'what is the closest to transparent?'.
Or conversely --
What's the farthest from a thud in the mud?
I've run keyboards, acoustic guitars, and e-drums through my EA iAmp-600 + CX-310 and the results were very impressive, not transparent, but very clean, clear, and musical all at the same time.
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10-07-2011, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by lo-freq Well most people know that; I suspect what the OP means is 'what is the closest to transparent?'.
Or conversely --
What's the farthest from a thud in the mud?
I've run keyboards, acoustic guitars, and e-drums through my EA iAmp-600 + CX-310 and the results were very impressive, not transparent, but very clean, clear, and musical all at the same time. | Yeah, just looking for amps that have the least amount of "color".
Sounds like Markbass is the best option, but they're a bit pricey. I'll try a GK at guitar center when I get a chance.
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10-07-2011, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by KingRazor Yeah, just looking for amps that have the least amount of "color".
Sounds like Markbass is the best option, but they're a bit pricey. I'll try a GK at guitar center when I get a chance. | GK are anything but transparent. But they sound really good. |
10-07-2011, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Marton GK are anything but transparent. But they sound really good. | 
Not that a good sounding amp isn't a good thing...
I really want a transparent (or as close to transparent as possible) bass rig. I want it to just be the sound of my bass, but louder.
But then again, almost anything is an improvement over my 15-watt $70 RMS amp. And I have a pretty heavily restricted budget at the moment.
Part of me feels I should just wait and save up to get a really nice head/cab setup. Another part just wants a better amp ASAP.
I really hate not having a lot of money to spend.
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