NEW: What amp do you use and why? - Page 9

**nervous** · #**161** 12-18-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scottfeldstein

Gallien-Krueger. My MB500 is loud, light and punchy as heck.

+1 for Gallien-Krueger.

My MB500 was loud, light and punchy as heck.
My MB800 is louder, still light and punchier as heck.

Thrust Meatnozl · #**162** 12-18-2012, 03:43 PM

I've used an 800RB for over 20 years because it rocks.

Rodger Bryan · #**163** 12-18-2012, 04:58 PM

A clean and warm sound is what I'm after. The Markbass Momark 500 has been reliable, has enough headroom and punch, and has allowed me to tweak the configuration as my needs have changed.

jacojbass · #**164** 12-18-2012, 06:05 PM

I use a M9...clean Power...tone to die for.... MESA BOOGIE!

Phil508 · #**165** 12-18-2012, 07:07 PM

1982 SVT with 810 cab and Peavey 18" Folded horn.

If I want to go lighter, I have a Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 with an SWR 2x10 GoLight, can carry the GB in a backpack, SWR in one hand , Rick in the other.

If I need more I add the 410HE Ampeg cab to the SWR, almost outperforms the SVT.

droo46 · #**166** 12-18-2012, 07:11 PM

GK MB212: lots of power, not a lot of weight.

sephiroth.rahl · #**167** 12-18-2012, 07:20 PM

I use Hartke because that's all I got... lol it's just a B90 combo, but I plan to upgrade to a TC Electronic RH750

Catbuster · #**168** 12-18-2012, 07:36 PM

Gallien-Krueger. The whole brand has changed in my view since I discovered the NEO 212. I was already a GK fan, and had used it since I moved away from a combo practice amp with the 400RB; but I was using their big, heavy ceramic speakered 410. I tried a 410 NEO, but it was just too... Phat.

I'm currently using a 700RB/NEO 212. It's quick, punchy, focused, and has just the right amount of bottom to work anywhere. Did I mention it sound killer when cranked way up?

Green Lantern · #**169** 12-18-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Passinwind

Probably both well behind "other", if it were listed this time. Remember the OP's similar poll not so long ago? Which brand do you play through?

Wish I could put more than 20 options on the Poll. I would have included Warwick, Other, and Ibanez. I will say this though, Gall Krug does not give me the sound I like. I much prefer, Ampeg, Genz Benz, Boogie, Aguilar, Ashdown, and Eden.they all have either more character or have a smoother sound which is my taste.

Revolver · #**170** 12-18-2012, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zfunkman

I have GK 700RB but not quite sure if it has enough "umph." As soon as I get my vintage SWR SM400 fixed it will go back to being a back up. I think GK's are popular because they are cheap in price but I also think the sound is a bit cheap too.

Hmm? GK has a "cheap" sound? Well, I think the opposite.

I also think SWR has always been overhyped and a tad pricey for what you get.

Horses for courses

Cartman86 · #**171** 12-18-2012, 09:51 PM

To play live and use the Laney RB9 + RB410 is very good. For practice at home using the Roland Cube 120XL.

And I'm a great amp Laney Nexus.

Passinwind · #**172** 12-19-2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Green Lantern

Wish I could put more than 20 options on the Poll. I would have included Warwick, Other, and Ibanez. I will say this though, Gall Krug does not give me the sound I like. I much prefer, Ampeg, Genz Benz, Boogie, Aguilar, Ashdown, and Eden.they all have either more character or have a smoother sound which is my taste.

What styles of music do you play, in what size venues?

DrumsAndBass · #**173** 12-19-2012, 01:56 PM

The Aguilar Tone Hammer 500, Aguilar DB 680 and Carvin DCM 2000L all work very well for me. I get a very warm and round tone.

Honkycat · #**174** 12-20-2012, 02:34 PM

Interesting thread..I've noticed a trend of a lot of people using micros for gigging and leaving the big boys at home.I'm currently using a Streamliner 900 which fits in my bag of cables and whatnot,..the more I get to know it,the more I like it.

Randyt · #**175** 12-20-2012, 05:11 PM

Ampeg SVT CL (USA)w/810 and Mesa M6 2x12 Combo...but im hoping Santa brings me a TecAmp Puma 900...cant get that sound out of my head...the GAS never ends!!!

JerryD · #**176** 12-20-2012, 05:38 PM

Currently using M6 Mesa Boogie Nice amp Aguilar Db115 Great Sound Looking to add another DB115 and DB212 and possiblily a 112.

I have used SilverTone 12 and 212, Fender Bassman with 212, Sunn Concert (I think), Peavey (Many of them- and I will say this has been the most reliable amps of all - never had one to fail), Eden 800C and WP100B, GK 1001, GBE 1200, Streamliner 900, Aguilar 751, and TH500.

bassist4dalord · #**177** 12-20-2012, 05:41 PM

Gallien-Krueger MB115. It's all the amp I'll really ever need, aux in, lightweight, loud, and I got it for a good deal from a TBer. If I ever go bigger, chances are good I'll stick with GK.

dmrogers · #**178** 12-21-2012, 07:34 PM

Thunderfunk!

Thunderfunk TFB550B and TFB750A

Aguilar GS112 cabs

fdeck Series III HPF

The Thunderfunk heads are some of the best heads I have ever played. Very musical, warm yet defined. Built like a tank. EQ is great, and output & DI are very useful. Easy to get a great tone from the Thunderfunks!

The Aggie cabs are great sounding cabs, and are very roadworthy. Well built, and great sound, and a good value.

Green Lantern · #**179** 12-21-2012, 08:41 PM

Just came back from a music store and tried out many different bass amps. With bass guitar you generally work with a clean sound...and I have to tell you though there is different character of clean sounds most of them all sound good. It's just what flavor of clean you like best. Some of it depends on your playing style, how old/or new the strings are, and what type of pickups the bass has. With electric guitar you work not only with clean sounds but mid crunch to over drive leads. I believe what guitar amp you play makes more of a difference than the bass amp.

The Hartke 1000 watt amp has more top end than the Aguilar but for my sound, I would back off the treble on the a hartke so it sounds more like the aguilar sound I like. It sounds just as good though different. I prefer the aguilar sound but I would also be happy with the Harkte though I don't like the weight of it. The Ampeg B2RE has that Ampeg character compared to the more sparkle sound of the Hartke. The pre amp tube in the Hartke though helps it not sound too sterile but the amp has more of a neutral sound over the other two amps. SWR also has a bright sound and modern sound. But with the Eq, you can control its brightness. Ashdown has more of a thick full low end sound that may be a great choice for rock. I agree its nice two have at least two different bass amps as its nice to have a different character sound once in a while. I would not mind the Hartke as my second sound when I don't want the wonderful narley character of my Aguilar. The Shuttle 6.2 would also be a good choice as well.

zachoff · #**180** 12-21-2012, 08:46 PM

'76 SVT/810 is my main rig. Micro-VR, SVT210, and SVT115 is my backup. I also have an old Traynor 2x15 w/ loaded w/ EV Force but don't use it too often. Sometimes though.

Why Ampeg? I love my SVT... Just love it. The Micro-VR is there for practice at home and times when I don't want to schlep my SVT around... Band tryouts, jams, that sort of thing. I just get my tone with it.