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07-26-2010, 03:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. | | | Thinking of trying a new amp (micro/small amp) - From MB to?
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I already have the RH450 from TC and an Orange AD200b for large gigs. So I have a lot of gigs covered already.
I also have a MB LM3, which is a great amp, but all my amps have a very similar warm/tube like more old school orientated tone. Now thats not a bad thing, as I like it, BUT, Im tempted to try something else and move on the LM3.
I tried the MB F1/500 and I just didnt seem to get on with it like I did the LM3.
My other options are to stray into higher power amps with other manufacturers, eg a GB Shuttle 9.0, but it would REALLY have to be able to do modern as well as a nice grindy rock tone (but be bright and aggressive).
Id like an aux in/headphones/mute and the ability to play the music through the speaker.
The Orange and TC are going nowhere!
Another option would be a GK or Ibanez Promethean.
Ideas?
They dont have to be the smallest/lightest amp in the world, just a great and different tone to what I have. In the end I bet ill end up realising the MB is doing a great job, but thats GAS.
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07-26-2010, 04:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | I think Genz Benz amps are pretty far away from what you've already got, tonally. If you want something "different", that would be a good choice.
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07-26-2010, 04:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, ON | | | If it were me, I would take the plunge to either the Walkabout of the GB Shuttle 9. The specs on the Shuttle are ridiculous, and my Shuttle 3 -- of all my amps -- is the one I regret selling the most. (Factoring in that I sold it for under $300, and it was worth a LOT more than that to me!) |
07-26-2010, 05:04 PM
|  | Less Ebay, more Mel Bay | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ | | | The Mb500 is my favorite micro amp I've tried yet.
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07-26-2010, 05:14 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: alberta canada | | | I've been really impressed with an swr headlite i picked up a while ago. If you want modern it has 2 shapes for the aural enhancer but if you like more of a vintage sound you can bypass the enhancer for a true flat warm response which i like. Just seems so versatile and has all the power i will ever need in a really small size that easily fits in your gig bag. I would give one of these a try out. Sounds incredible through my 810 also. |
07-26-2010, 07:05 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: kansas city, mo | | | if you like your orange, why not the bass terror?
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07-26-2010, 09:44 PM
| | | | Absolutely love my GK MB500 - as versatile and powerful as needed in one little power-packed unit!!! |
07-27-2010, 07:33 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. | | | Thanks guys. If im honest I probably stick with what I have, but I love buying new amps!
So far, the Shuttle 9.0 would be a pretty good replacement.
Failing that, I might keep it and get an Ibanez Combo as they are such a good price!
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