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09-10-2010, 08:40 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yonkers, NY | | | What amp would you consider the opposite of the Aguilar DB751?
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First off, I'm not bashing the 751. I have one and LOVE it. If I had to describe the tone in few works, I'd say it's warm, smooth, wooly and mellow, and each note has the heft of a mack truck!
I'm looking at getting another head and I want a Yin to the 751's Yang.
Something clean, bright and punchy. A bit more in your face and aggressive. I'm thinking going with something solid state, but I'd imagine there's probably a hybrid or even an all tube amp that could possibly fit the bill.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! |
09-10-2010, 08:41 AM
| | | | thinking gk 2001rb here
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09-10-2010, 08:42 AM
| | | | ps im in yonkers too, woo hoo!
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09-10-2010, 08:51 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yonkers, NY | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkMyWordsXx  thinking gk 2001rb here | I bought one of those before. Long story short, it was as dead as a doornail when it arrived (wouldn't power on) so I returned it and got the Aggie head. I was thinking of maybe going with a GK head, but maybe the 800RB. Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkMyWordsXx ps im in yonkers too, woo hoo! | Cool stuff man! Nice to know there's another TB'er in this town. |
09-10-2010, 08:55 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa | | | do you want it to be roughly the same power as the 751? If not I'd look at maybe the EBS HD350 or something by SWR
ps. when you say different to the 751 are you looking for more Hi-Fi or more growly? |
09-10-2010, 09:10 AM
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09-10-2010, 09:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yonkers, NY | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Son of Bovril do you want it to be roughly the same power as the 751? If not I'd look at maybe the EBS HD350 or something by SWR
ps. when you say different to the 751 are you looking for more Hi-Fi or more growly? | The 751 is a powerhouse, I'd be happy with something right around 300 watts minimum.
Primarily looking for something well suited for rock, so growly would be more useful than hifi IMO. |
09-10-2010, 09:28 AM
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09-10-2010, 01:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YTZ | | Quote:
Originally Posted by rayzak Maybe the Mesa M6/M9. | +1
If OP wants growl, then may be the GK 1001 instead of the 2001. Quote:
Originally Posted by thisSNsucks The 751 is a powerhouse, I'd be happy with something right around 300 watts minimum.
Primarily looking for something well suited for rock, so growly would be more useful than hifi IMO. |
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09-10-2010, 01:44 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seattle, WA | | | Are you trying to stay in the same ballpark as far as power is concerned?
What is your budget?
The first thing that comes to mind is a GK 800RB as has already been mentioned. Something bright, tight down low and fairly grindy/aggressive in the upper mids.
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09-10-2010, 02:38 PM
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09-10-2010, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tombowlus Clearly, the answer is the 157BD. | The name's Tom everybody. He'll be here all week. The 7:30 show is nothing like the 9:30. Remember to tip your waitress. 
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09-10-2010, 03:55 PM
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President, Baer Amplification | | | | | I would say the GB Shuttle 6.0 would be a a good choice for a totally opposite tone. |
09-10-2010, 04:15 PM
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It's also much easier to carry. |
09-13-2010, 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by vin*tone 
It's also much easier to carry. | This + a VT bass |
09-13-2010, 07:37 AM
| | | | thunderfunk tf750-a or - even better - the new glockenklang heart rock II.
i sold my db750 for the hr II and couldnīt be happier. |
09-13-2010, 08:36 AM
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09-13-2010, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tombowlus Clearly, the answer is the 157BD. | Is that the Raliuga 157BD?
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09-13-2010, 08:58 AM
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Endorsing Artist : Ernie Ball, LaBella Strings | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit, MI | | | I'd try an old Acoustic head. There are several models. Pretty much the opposite there. Some people are giving those things away. They're super loud, bright and ridiculously punchy. |
09-13-2010, 09:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leeds, England | | | GK 700RB-II I think would suit you perfectly. Definitely aggressive and punchy, but a little less power than the 100RB-II which I use.
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