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11-15-2011, 08:53 AM
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Just a general question. I've played through several ampeg heads but never really liked any at all. I started out playing through peavey then moved to ampeg then finally made my way to Kustom. I know kustom isn't really the cream of the crop when it comes to bass amplification but for some reason I just love the tone. (I play on a Groove 1200HD through a G-810H). Just looking for some answers as why Ampeg seems to be the "bass players choice". |
11-15-2011, 08:55 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | | Why do people like Coors lite ?
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Originally Posted by Bardley  Does this mean if I think your tone sucks @$$ and you are ruining my mix I can come smash your bass on the floor? | Fretless member#31
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11-15-2011, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by fokof Why do people like Coors lite ? |
Nobody likes Coors lite do they? |
11-15-2011, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BobaFret Nobody likes Coors lite do they? | +1 |
11-15-2011, 08:59 AM
| | | Coors Lite... Bud Lite... anything lite...  
As for Ampegs... what can I say? I just like the tone. When I play through an Ampeg I sound the way I want to sound. Others feel that way about other amps. Might as well ask why so many like Fenders, ya know?
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11-15-2011, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BobaFret Nobody likes Coors lite do they? | They do when its free |
11-15-2011, 09:00 AM
| | | | Um... not everyone.
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11-15-2011, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Marial Might as well ask why so many like Fenders, ya know? |
Yeah I don't understand that either, I think Fender basses are horrible instruments. |
11-15-2011, 09:01 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania | | | It was one of the first bass amps there was, and the tone usually sits well in a mix. I have had Ampeg heads and liked them, but I have Markbass amps now, but with Ampeg cabs. |
11-15-2011, 09:01 AM
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Endorsing Artist: Ansir Music and South Paw Pedal Boards | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, North Carolina | | | Because they work really well! |
11-15-2011, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by fokof Why do people like Coors lite ? | It's like having sex in a rowboat.
****ing close to water.
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11-15-2011, 09:02 AM
| | Sonic Images Studios Jacksonville, NC | | Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Beulaville, NC | | | Markbass is pretty good, I had the chance to play through one reminded me of an Orange. |
11-15-2011, 09:03 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota | | | .. I like coors light |
11-15-2011, 09:04 AM
| | | | Because they sound good, duh.
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11-15-2011, 09:05 AM
| | Sonic Images Studios Jacksonville, NC | | Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Beulaville, NC | | | Ampeg reminds people of alcohol apparently |
11-15-2011, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by KrisWarrington Markbass is pretty good, I had the chance to play through one reminded me of an Orange. | No, it didn't.
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11-15-2011, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteNinja Because they sound good, duh. | Anything can sound good with the right musician. |
11-15-2011, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by WoodyG3 No, it didn't. | Actually, it did. |
11-15-2011, 09:06 AM
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11-15-2011, 09:06 AM
| | | | I too played through a Markbass once and have seen its owner play a few times. Not a tone I'm a fan of. That's why it's great there are so many different amp and bass makers.
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