Recent content by k_espana

Raz-In Chicago, functional SVTs (not heritage, just classics) go for well above that. It's just the market here. The GKs and MBs are definitely powerful, but as far as the tone I have and am going for, it's more in the Sunn, Ampeg, Verellen, Hiwatt aesthetic.

In re the 2 posts above: Firstly, thanks for responding. BassmanPaul: I just can't afford an SVT. I can get a V4B for $900 vs an SVT for $1800 that will probably still need immediate servicing. FishheadJoe: I have run 2 cabs before and I do get a little more bang for my buck. I shoulda'...

Hello fellow bass forum readers. I play bass in a Doomy sorta metal band and I'm thinking about replacing my trusty, forever-head-Sunn Beta Bass-with a Ampeg V4B. Sole reason for this is volume. While the beta bass is "prized" in my genre and it does sound good & loud, I obviously pale in...

Thanks so much, dudes. This is all very encouraging and I just placed a bid on one as a result of all this feedback. My only other concern is the t-40's playability vs my "unique" (lol) playing style. I'm not a traditional bassist. I use a .73 guitar pick & play way more chords than I do single...

Hey guys. First time poster. I'm a bassist about to purchase a Peavy T-40 bass. My current bass is a Fender Jaguar shortscale. Reason for shortscale is I have pretty small hands, and rather short arms. I'm wondering what kind of nightmare this is gonna be jumping from a short-scale to the Peavy...