SWR Fan Club II - Page 19

funkingroovin · #**361** 12-02-2012, 09:10 AM

Don't quote me on it,but I believe the Bass pull is for enhancing the sub freqs generated by a low B or drop tuning and wouldn't be very noticeable with a standard tuned 4 banger..

As to the brightness/transparency knob,I'm with you..It really doesn't seem to affect anything on my Super Redhead either..

Jaruquin · #**362** 12-02-2012, 09:44 AM

I have a 90's SWR rig. SM-900 classic with Henry Jr 4x8 cab.

MuthaFunk · #**363** 12-02-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaruquin

I have a 90's SWR rig. SM-900 classic with Henry Jr 4x8 cab.

Wow! You don't see too many of those cabs around.... That SM-900 must barely even be on when driving that cab. How much does the cab weigh?

Jaruquin · #**364** 12-02-2012, 12:02 PM

The cab is 55 lbs. I would love to find another to go with it but its a rare cab. The heads only pushing 240w to it.

mb94952 · #**365** 12-02-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaruquin

The cab is 55 lbs. I would love to find another to go with it but its a rare cab. The heads only pushing 240w to it.

I bet it sounds like you're listening to a stereo hi-fi system !!

GemJam · #**366** 12-02-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by funkingroovin

Don't quote me on it,but I believe the Bass pull is for enhancing the sub freqs generated by a low B or drop tuning and wouldn't be very noticeable with a standard tuned 4 banger..

As to the brightness/transparency knob,I'm with you..It really doesn't seem to affect anything on my Super Redhead either..

Turbo Bass centers the bass tone control one octave down, best noticed on a 5 or 6 string. The Trasparency centers the Treble tone control one octave up, noticed best on slapping.

mb94952 · #**367** 12-02-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GemJam

Turbo Bass centers the bass tone control one octave down, best noticed on a 5 or 6 string. The Trasparency centers the Treble tone control one octave up, noticed best on slapping.

I used my Bass Turbo on my Super Redhead on a show a month ago. I only play 4 bangers.

It boosted the lows and the frequencies traveled through the club like a hot knife through butter, to use and old cliche.

It was almost too much, but I figured, "What the heck. The bass player *should* be louder than everyone else !"

chadds · #**368** 12-02-2012, 05:02 PM

I used a Bass 750 through two G3s. On one outside gig the sound man took me out of the mains. Said it was enough.

I've gigged my BBII more than any other piece. Last night it started making a wahhhhhhh sound. Prayed it would last the night. It did. Had to turn it off then on and it sounded fine, four times. Probably a cold solder joint. It had a cap job already.

Love it.

MuthaFunk · #**369** 12-02-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chadds

I used a Bass 750 through two G3s. On one outside gig I the sound man took me out of the mains. Said it was enough.

I've gigged my BBII more than any other piece. Last night it started making a wahhhhhhh sound. Prayed it would last the night. It did. Had to turn it off then on and it sounded fine, four times. Probably a cold solder joint. It had a cap job already.

Love it.

Tube? Sometimes they get microphonic and will feedback.

chadds · #**370** 12-02-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MuthaFunk

Tube? Sometimes they get microphonic and will feedback.

Thanks but sounds way worse. Tis going to shop tomorrow.

funkingroovin · #**371** 12-05-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mb94952

I used my Bass Turbo on my Super Redhead on a show a month ago. I only play 4 bangers.

It boosted the lows and the frequencies traveled through the club like a hot knife through butter, to use and old cliche.

It was almost too much, but I figured, "What the heck. The bass player *should* be louder than everyone else !"

I played my Super Redhead w/a SOB 15 ext recently at a 150 capacity bar packed shoulder to shoulder. The Gain was at 12 o'clock and the Master between 1 and 2,playing a Fender Jazz w/S1 circut..A well respected but notoriously picky(guitard) local artist stopped by for a set and said when he got out of his car halfway down the block,all he could hear was my bassline..He came in thinking to tell me I was way too loud to find it wasn't much louder inside,it was because the bass was so focused and clear it just carried forever. I've been able to get a great sound in every setting I've put it in and it retains its tone at any volume..I just love this rig

iriegnome · #**372** 12-05-2012, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by angelopbass

anyone own one of the pre fender SWR 750 pros? i got one from a fellow tb member and i love it. the only thing i noticed is that it doesnt have a good amount of brightness to it. even when i pull the transparent "treble" knob, i dont hear any difference. also the "bass" pull knob seems to do nothing. is this normal in thes amps? are the boosts extremely subtle? or does my amp need serviced?

I don't know if you ever got a response to any of these questions, but the push pull for Bass and Treble on my Bass 750 make a huge difference. Also, if you are having problems getting the "brightness" up on your amp, start by changing the tube, everyone will say what tube is best for that preamp, but I prefer ECC83s tubes. Hands down. If that does not help, then I would recommend service. Something just is not right.

angelopbass · #**373** 12-06-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by iriegnome

I don't know if you ever got a response to any of these questions, but the push pull for Bass and Treble on my Bass 750 make a huge difference. Also, if you are having problems getting the "brightness" up on your amp, start by changing the tube, everyone will say what tube is best for that preamp, but I prefer ECC83s tubes. Hands down. If that does not help, then I would recommend service. Something just is not right.

thank you so much. ive been waiting for a 100 percent reply. i will take it in tomorrow. although i could change the tube, the pull knobs still not working bothers me. i have a workingpro 700 and although the 750 is noticably warmer, the brightness on the wp700 is waaaay better. i play a fender p with a pick, bass only halfway up, mid level and freq on 7, and still have to put the treble up to 8 to get a clear picking sound.

angelopbass · #**374** 12-31-2012, 09:46 AM

hey fellow SWR nuts! so, im crazy happy with my swr big ben and goliath junior cabs. my current (backup) head is a workingpro 700. i just got rid of my pre fender 750 pro head (the person that i got this head from didnt mention that the head was modded. highs were basically non existant, and the push pull knobs were disabled) so i got rid of it and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my 750x that i ordered from guitar center for $450 with a rack case (i missed the overdrive of my previous mo bass head). anyways, are the rumors im hearing true that the 750x doesnt have the headroom that the 750 pro does???

BradWorld · #**375** 12-31-2012, 09:49 AM

I have a 550x and love it. Been using it for years. Mine has plenty of power, and yours will have 50% more power than mine. :-) Enjoy your new amp.

angelopbass · #**376** 12-31-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BradWorld

I have a 550x and love it. Been using it for years. Mine has plenty of power, and yours will have 50% more power than mine. :-) Enjoy your new amp.

thanks i was really tempted on getting a 550x. the smaller size and weight is waaaay mor appealing. but the extra 200 watts and overdrive just seemed worth the extra 75 bux.

rolorockbass · #**377** 12-31-2012, 03:31 PM

Recent pic of my Rig Wish I could find an SWR badge for it. Oh Well Love my sound and never letting it go!

3mrhythm · #**378** 01-07-2013, 12:35 PM

Figured i would post in here. I play bass for Vessel (www.vesselnh.com or www.facebook.com/vesselrock)

I use a pre-fender sm400 head with a custom built 15" cab (ev1 built into a flight case (thiel style)

I use a washburn abt force 5 and rock a lovely m13 pedal (use mostly for some reverbs, fuzz and delays) Sometimes its just a big tuner pedal for me lol

Idroppedit · #**379** 02-05-2013, 08:37 PM

Ah!!! A fan club!!! LOL

I have finally made some progress into getting my first SWR rig almost fully together. Running a SWR Bass 750 through a Workingman's 410T(for now) and a Goliath III. I really would like for the WM410T to be a GIII but, in due time... in due time.

Anyways, can I get an official fan club number or do I need to post some pics before that can happen?

mb94952 · #**380** 02-05-2013, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Idroppedit

Ah!!! A fan club!!! LOL

I have finally made some progress into getting my first SWR rig almost fully together. Running a SWR Bass 750 through a Workingman's 410T(for now) and a Goliath III. I really would like for the WM410T to be a GIII but, in due time... in due time.

Anyways, can I get an official fan club number or do I need to post some pics before that can happen?

Man, I bet your tone is awesome. The "Bass" Series amps sound so good to me. I think someone said like the redface Bass 350, it's a Silverado chasis. I love the perfect blend of growl and clarity.
Personally, I have owned some Workingman's 410's that blew away Goliaths. I own and owned both. They are both great, but the WM410 just gets such GREAT low end !!

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