300 watts@8 ohms, simple controls, warm & SS?

[SwitchGear]

This is what I am looking for in an amp head.

-Warm tone with a gain or similar type knob for additional grit.

-Simple 4-5 knob EQ controls, period.

-300 watts rms at 8 ohms, more at 4 ohms.

-Rack mountable, 25 lbs or less.

-$700.00 tops US new.

-I Prefer Made in USA.

I'm an old school bass player and less is more for myself. Any such animal out there, to be had?

 

[bassmodder]

Ashdown Mag?

Might be lacking some in the made in USA department. Worth a look though.

 

[watspan]

Larry: It doesn't fit all your criteria, but I'd be looking at a used thunderfunk tfb-420 or 550. They are one of the warmest SS amps (though not gritty), simple controls (the timbre control alone is worth the price of admission), light, made in Vernon Hills, Il. loud for the rating. And great punchy tone. You're welcome to try mine out.

 

[KJung]

This is what I am looking for in an amp head.

-Warm tone with a gain or similar type knob for additional grit.

-Simple 4-5 knob EQ controls, period.

-300 watts rms at 8 ohms, more at 4 ohms.

-Rack mountable, 25 lbs or less.

-$700.00 tops US new.

-I Prefer Made in USA.

I'm an old school bass player and less is more for myself. Any such animal out there, to be had?

Sounds EXACTLY like the Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0... tube with gain control and volume control plus master for cleaner versus grittier tone at all volumes, around 350 into 8ohms, 600 into 4ohms, simple EQ, 4 pounds, and right around your maximum price. You wouldn't need to rack mount it, but I assume you could get rack ears... it has a very nice bag available.

If you weren't interested in the tube grit, the Markbass LMII has similar output, and is about $100 less expensive.. clean, warm and loud... about 5 pounds and rack mountable.

 

[Vinny D]

Eden WT405


There is a great deal on one in the classifieds right now: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=414075

 

[SwitchGear]

Thanks for the reply's. The Shuttle doesn't put out 300 watts at 8 ohms, so no go.

Jeff, do you have a Thunderfunk you are looking to unload?

 

[optikhog]

Sounds EXACTLY like the Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0.

+1!!!

 

[KJung]

+1!!!

+1 It's the only amp I can think of that matches all the OP's criteria... except for maybe the rack mount.. not sure if rack mounting is available with that head.

 

[jsingles]

genz benz for the win

but if youre on a tighter budget, the hartke HA3500 fits well

 

[SwitchGear]

+1 It's the only amp I can think of that matches all the OP's criteria... except for maybe the rack mount.. not sure if rack mounting is available with that head.

The Shuttle puts out 300 watts at 4 ohms. I'm looking for that much juice at 8 ohms.

Thank you guy's.

 

[optikhog]

+1 It's the only amp I can think of that matches all the OP's criteria... except for maybe the rack mount.. not sure if rack mounting is available with that head.

I'm pretty sure they were talking about the rackmount kit over in the shuttle megathread. One of the GB guys interjected that they haven't sold any yet but it sounds like one can get them if desired.

 

[optikhog]

The Shuttle puts out 300 watts at 4 ohms. I'm looking for that much juice at 8 ohms.

Thank you guy's.

Actually, that's the 3.0 yer lookin' at. The 6.0 will put the wattage in your cottage that you're desiring (375@8ohms):

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[watspan]

Jeff, do you have a Thunderfunk you are looking to unload?

I have 3 versions of essentially the same thing--an AMP bh-420, A Gibson GB-440 (just acquired) and a TFB-420. I'm not looking to sell, but could certainly arrange a tryout! Any of these into my schroeder 1212L give plenty of oomph to compete w/ two guitarists and a loud drummer in the bars we play in.

 

[sevenorchids]

Shuttle 6.0 puts out 375 W @ 8 ohm, 600W @ 4 ohm.

I think that you are thinking about the Shuttle 3.0...6.0 is more powerful and has a tube preamp...

EDIT: Sorry, post above came in while I was typing this thing...

 

[nickelseye]

The Shuttle puts out 300 watts at 4 ohms. I'm looking for that much juice at 8 ohms.

Thank you guy's.

You're referring to the 3.0. However, the 6.0 delivers 375w @ 8 ohms and 600w @ 4 ohms.

Optik and seven beat me!

 

[SwitchGear]

Can the Shuttle 6.0 be had for $700.00?

 

[optikhog]

Can the Shuttle 6.0 be had for $700.00?

Yup. For example:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=482110

YMMV, and I dunno your preference in vendors...

 

[sevenorchids]

I got mine for slightly less than $700.

Worth EVERY dollar...

 

[Eublet]

If you want to buy brand new, the Shuttle 6.0 sounds like your head. If Carvin still made the B600, it would be another fine choice.

 

[The Owl]

Gallien-Krueger Backline 600