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Amp for Progressive Rock

#5
James Hart said:
Colin is known to have used Trace stuff in the past and EBS stuff now.... I bet Eden or Ashdown could get you close too.
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I've been looking at the Mesa, Genz, and GK stuff. You think anything there could get me close? I'll extend the range from $1000 to about $1300.

I love the sound of Colin's old stuff. The Tech 21 rig he had sounded pretty decent, for what it was.
 
#7
MysticMichael said:
You want warm? Either Genz Benz or Eden would be my recommendation - not so much Gallien Krueger.

Mesa Boogie is certainly nice too. Maybe not quite so modern... :hmm:

MM
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I've not played many GBs, but I figured they wouldn't be terribly warm (I don't know why). I have to say that they have always appealed to me because of cost and customer service, but have always been skeptical because it seems like too much of a good thing at that cost.
 
#8
I realize I'm repeating myself from another post BUT My 2 cents worth says you should at least check out the new Acoustic Amplification stuff with your own ears at your local GC. I did and I'm happily not looking back. I'd be surprised if you are not surprised after you have heard them in person. A whole lotta tonal bang for your buck. They have both a 200W Combo as well as a 200W head along with either a B410 or B115 cab. Their Stack (B200H Head, B410 and B115 cab) goes for about $750, it's a freak of nature as far as I can tell. That’s 200W RMS (Old School Watts). Many may not even bother to try out a 200W Bass amp, but this one…you should. It was a total 70’s tonal flashback moment for me when I tried the Acoustic out compared to another, shall we say, “famous” Amp of that era that actually boasted 20 more Watts...peg. :D After you try it out, it may be all the power you need. Just IMHO, but always trust your own ears as many tastes in amp selection may differ as well as different playing styles, playing venues, etc. Oh yeah, if it is to your liking but still not enough power, they should be coming out with the B600H Head in November (450W at 4 Ohm, 600W at 2 Ohm and I'm assuming the same awesome 6 band EQ) and some monster kinda cab to go with it, the head itself going for around $400.00, I think. Oh, yeah, although I'm not personally familiar with whose particualr sound you are going for but "warmth" is most certainly possible with the EQ on these things. It's at least worth a try.

Best of Luck,

Play On! :bassist:

Bassmore
 
#9
Bassmore said:
I realize I'm repeating myself from another post BUT My 2 cents worth says you should at least check out the new Acoustic Amplification stuff with your own ears at your local GC. I did and I'm happily not looking back. I'd be surprised if you are not surprised after you have heard them in person. A whole lotta tonal bang for your buck. They have both a 200W Combo as well as a 200W head along with either a B410 or B115 cab. Their Stack (B200H Head, B410 and B115 cab) goes for about $750, it's a freak of nature as far as I can tell. That’s 200W RMS (Old School Watts). Many may not even bother to try out a 200W Bass amp, but this one…you should. It was a total 70’s tonal flashback moment for me when I tried the Acoustic out compared to another, shall we say, “famous” Amp of that era that actually boasted 20 more Watts...peg. :D After you try it out, it may be all the power you need. Just IMHO, but always trust your own ears as many tastes in amp selection may differ as well as different playing styles, playing venues, etc. Oh yeah, if it is to your liking but still not enough power, they should be coming out with the B600H Head in November (450W at 4 Ohm, 600W at 2 Ohm and I'm assuming the same awesome 6 band EQ) and some monster kinda cab to go with it, the head itself going for around $400.00, I think. Oh, yeah, although I'm not personally familiar with whose particualr sound you are going for but "warmth" is most certainly possible with the EQ on these things. It's at least worth a try.

Best of Luck,

Play On! :bassist:

Bassmore
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I've heard good stuff, and I thought about getting a small Acoustic setup so I can keep it here at the house.
 
#10
That's nice. Personally I wasn't knocked out by their smaller one (20W). The 50W is actually made for an Acoustic bass or coffee shops mic combo duet thingy. I ended up getting a Fender Rumble 60 for practice for a while. I tried those back in early March or something before their stacks started showing up. But as skeptical as I was about the new Acoustic Stack, thinking someone just bought a legendary name, made some cheap stuff in China, gonna sell some kids some stuff, weeee. I plugged into it and that was all she wrote. Just sayin' ya may want to check it out. Hearing good things about something is not quite the same as hearing great things from something.

Play On!:cool:

Bassmore
 
#13
godspeed68 said:
I use Mesa stuff for Link Removed and it does the trick just fine.

You can find used all-tube heads under that price range, and after a good retube, it will put you at that price range. You'll be sailin' from then on out.


Got any samples of yer band?


tom
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Not yet, we are actually just finishing up a recording in the next month or so. I'll be sure to post 'em up.
 
#14
I know people must get sick of me recommending it... but if you can afford it, go Mesa. You've already been considering it. IMO, it's the best for modern rock sounds. It gives you the definition most won't, but it will still get grungy and nasty.
 
#15
In Absentia said:
I've not played many GBs, but I figured they wouldn't be terribly warm (I don't know why). I have to say that they have always appealed to me because of cost and customer service, but have always been skeptical because it seems like too much of a good thing at that cost.
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hmmm...raising our prices as a marketing strategy to create a perception of greater performance. ...some marketing books recommend that. ;)
 
#16
hasbeen said:
hmmm...raising our prices as a marketing strategy to create a perception of greater performance. ...some marketing books recommend that. ;)
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And some manufacturers actually do it.

I've really enjoyed the stuff I've played from you guys. I've been skeptical, but it doesn't mean I can't recognize a good thing once I try it out. You guys def. fall into that category.
 
#18
JimmyM said:
Tis a fine line, though...price too high and you run the risk of nobody buying it. $2000 Ampeg B-15R ring a bell? ;)
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I kid ....I kid. I hate to say it though...we know of instances where people pass us up because we don't "cost enough".
 

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