1200W Forte HP

[svtb15]

I hope this makes sense .
To me it doesn't matter how large or how small the #NUMBER of watts there are inside the box. 700, 800, 900 etc. whatever is etched on the front panel of the amp doesn't matter to me. I've have had 350 watt Lead sleds that SLAM.
What matters to me is , will the amp drive my speakers the way I expect it for said power rating. PERIOD!
If i spent my hard earn $$ to but a certain amount of watts in a box. I expect xxx amount of watts to drive cabs a certain way.. Not only make it sound the way i like , but I expect to FEEL a certain way at low volumes but especially when a demand is put on it .

I Digress! HA

 

[svtb15]

Oh you are killing me!!!

...and some seriously great delicatessens IIRC.

 

[Jim C]

I hope this makes sense .
To me it doesn't matter how large or how small the #NUMBER of watts there are inside the box. 700, 800, 900 etc. whatever is etched on the front panel of the amp doesn't matter to me. I've have had 350 watt Lead sleds that SLAM.
What matters to me is , will the amp drive my speakers the way I expect it for said power rating. PERIOD!
If i spent my hard earn $$ to but a certain amount of watts in a box. I expect xxx amount of watts to drive cabs a certain way.. Not only make it sound the way i like , but I expect to FEEL a certain way at low volumes but especially when a demand is put on it .
I Digress! HA

I think the 300 watt (on a good day) SVT or even Mesa Walkabout illustrate this very well.
Lowish output power (assuming some reasonable distortion figures) but a stout, thick, slammy kind of sound.
Couldn't get this with the 3-Pro, LMII or others (IME).

 

[bertthebassist]

@Jim Bergantino
Will the Forte HP be at the Philadelphia BassGear Expo on March 16?

 

[tombowlus]

Speaking of watts not telling the full story, I am anxiously awaiting my time with the demo unit of the upcoming Forte' TP (Tube Power).

 

[Jim Bergantino]

Best Pizza on earth!!! I miss it at times.. Well all the time actually . .I offered my friend some money to fedex me a pie.. I think its gonna happen! I moved out 25 years ago. I dont miss it , I don't miss the taxes, the crowds, the subways, teh over priced Taxis ( Now its Uber or Lyft) or anything. .Maybe some pit band gigs. But that's about it

Korzo's there was the best burger I've ever had!

 

[Jim Bergantino]

Speaking of watts not telling the full story, I am anxiously awaiting my time with the demo unit of the upcoming Forte' TP (Tube Power).

So how long are you willing to wait there Thomas! ;-}

 

[svtb15]

You are a bad boy TEASER!!!

Speaking of watts not telling the full story, I am anxiously awaiting my time with the demo unit of the upcoming Forte' TP (Tube Power).

 

[smcgov]

You are a bad boy TEASER!!!

the cat just ran out of the bag...but hell yes

 

[rodl2005]

In fact one reputable company mentioned in this thread had an internal saying called "Billable Watts"...wonder how they defined that!

;-}

Well, that's OBVIOUSLY from Bill Wyman, his allowable quota when playing with Charlie WATTS

 

[Jim C]

Wow
Hard to believe that 24 65

Speaking of watts not telling the full story, I am anxiously awaiting my time with the demo unit of the upcoming Forte' TP (Tube Power).

Wow, 24- 6550's with associated hardware at 6.4 lbs?
That would be called magic.

Billable Watts?
My former wife used to talk about billable hours and look where that got me!

 

[Munjibunga]

You know, these are only 1,200 solid state watts - equivalent to about 150 tube watts ...

(Sorry, Jim, it had to be said.)

 

[HD007]

Speaking of watts not telling the full story, I am anxiously awaiting my time with the demo unit of the upcoming Forte' TP (Tube Power).

Is this for realsies?

 

[Chadwick123]

Jim, any realistic idea when the first of these Forte HPs will be shipping? The vernal equinox is rapidly approaching, and I'm getting pretty stoked here! Also, if an all tube powered Forte is really in the pipeline, the sooner we all know the better, so we can start selling kidneys and stuff.

 

[Jim C]

You know, these are only 1,200 solid state watts - equivalent to about 150 tube watts ...
(Sorry, Jim, it had to be said.)

Well played sir

 

[Jim Bergantino]

I can assure everyone there will be no tube forte' of any kind coming soon or in this life time! ;-}

 

[Chadwick123]

Thanks Jim. A kidney recipient’s heart just broke.

 

[bucephylus]

The “tube vs solid state” discussion on TB is nearly like debating religion. Which, we aren’t supposed to do the latter for good reason. We do the former; but, it usually is pretty much equally pointless. Cats’ minds are already made up.

As passionately as we debate this topic, I very much doubt the audience can tell the difference. But, I do understand, respect, and participate in the quest for tone. I can only applaud the efforts of Jim and other amp designers for their continued efforts. Lots of great options these days.

 

[Chadwick123]

Although Jim, are you completely closed to a future amp integrating 12ax7s or any other tube in the pre section? And if not, I’m curious why not. Wouldn’t they potentially add a warmer more vintage vibe?

 

[svtb15]

OK. We see the " ;-} "

Sooooooooo .No Tube Forte. But didn't say anything about an all tube "Fortissimo" !!

I can assure everyone there will be no tube forte' of any kind coming soon or in this life time! ;-}