2 Channel (clean/disto) All Tube Amp

It a guitar amp...

 

I think the Mesa D180 fits the bill. It was made for guitar or bass, and I believe it had two channels.

 

bassman 300

 

Ok I really feel dumb
Bassman 300 would definitely work

I have heard that with the SVT-VR you can run run channel distorted and another clean and if you use a patch cable you can run them both together.

 

There tons of rocker switches on the older SVT's and even the V4's and whatever.

I honestly think the VR is one of the best heads i have played through, would i own one? No I have an SVT (SVT-II) that sounds probably closer to a 70's SVT then the VR.

 

the Peavey VB-2 might fit the bill. It as a cool overdrive channel feature.

 

The Aguilar Ag500 would also fit the bill. Even though it's SS, it's very warm, fat and tubey, and has a killer overdrive channel. Two rack space, 500 watts.. wonderful for your application IMO.

 

It was the pun...

 

IMO, I don't think an SVT-II sounds closer to a 70's SVT than the VR. After replacing the preamp tubes, my new VR sounds exactly like my vintage SVT. Not close-exactly like it.

 

i was going to say that aguilar head that has the two channels in it would be good.

 

The Peavey VB2 is all tube and has two channels.

 

I wish amp manufacturers would start making more 2-channel amps. OK, most of us don't need two channels, but a lot of people like having two channels for effects. I love it. Sounds much better than an effects loop. You could change the tone of the 2nd channel and really make those effects sound gnarly without interfering with the basic clean sound.

 

Slightly off topic, but what about those who want to use the same amp for electric and double bass in the same set? That is one of the huge benefits I see to those old Ampeg heads. Two channels are a great bonus in those situations.

 

Ya, I've done that, but you better remember to unplug the upright when you're not using it or it'll start howling like a sonumagun!