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ampeg 7pro vs other micro amps

#101
bassbones741 said:
"Definitely knowing the right folks is the answer. I got an Ampeg endorsement a few years back because I knew the sales rep and just flat out asked him. Of course, all I got out of the deal was the ability to buy at the "artist" discount, which was 20% off the wholesale price they charge dealers. They told me that they only give the stuff for free if you can show some chart activity. That may have been aline of bull, but at least I got a $1500 bass rig for $600 new."
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Are you interested in the 7 Pro vs other micro amps, or just completely hung up on endorsements that don't matter in the grand scheme of things for most players?

Seriously, who cares? Take their opinion just like anyone else, then form your own opinion once you try out the product.
 
#103
I had one of these for a while, and it did a fantastic job of the Ampeg sound. I only sold it because ironically it was too loud! I had trouble getting the stage volume to sit down with it.

I traded it in on a GB Shuttle 9.0. After much thought, the perceived volume of the Ampeg was due to more booming in the low end... but, that is part of the Ampeg sound (yes, this is debatable, so please let's just think of this on the most basic of terms, like a child explaining something.)

But it seemed like there was just more power in the 80-300hz range of sound, especially in the 100-200hz region where you get that low mid that's either warm or boomy, depending on your perspective. It was a great amp, but I ended up needing something a little cleaner for the gig that I was on at the time.

Wish I could have kept both, though.
 
#104
bassbones741 said:
"Definitely knowing the right folks is the answer. I got an Ampeg endorsement a few years back because I knew the sales rep and just flat out asked him. Of course, all I got out of the deal was the ability to buy at the "artist" discount, which was 20% off the wholesale price they charge dealers. They told me that they only give the stuff for free if you can show some chart activity. That may have been aline of bull, but at least I got a $1500 bass rig for $600 new."
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#106
bassbones741 said:
why so hush about the pricing?
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With the way Amazon has been running discounts on Ampeg gear, just about anyone can get a sweet enough deal on an SVT to feel like they're getting special pricing too :bassist:

JimmyM said:
I don't talk about artist pricing, sorry. But it ain't bad. Not enough to make me play an amp I didn't really like, though.

Anyway guys, I appreciate the defense, but I'm not troubled by it. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go pass out Ampeg catalogs to my neighbors.
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Part of what I do with my day job involves working very closely with an employee sales referral program. Wouldn't that be cool if Ampeg had their own referral program for customers & artists? Heck yeah, I'd be handing out Ampeg catalogs to my buds with my LOUD Technologies customer ID # on the back so when they placed an order or made a purchase, I could get some rewards! Even if it was just a koozie and a ball cap lol ;)
 
#107
Not sure why endorsers should be crucified, but whatever. Typical endorsement agreements range from 50% off MSRP, to cost plus 10%, to free, but in a very typical contract, one agrees to not disclose the nature of your agreement. I will say it is extremely rare that an artist gets paid to play particular products. My band has turned down many offers from clothing companies for example, because all you'd get is a bunch of free clothes that you're now obliged to wear, so no thanks. We also have turned down offers from alcohol companies because we figure we sell enough booze at gigs as it is :)

When you're playing 150+ dates a year, around the world, in a band people like, endorsement deals are fairly easy to come by. Lots of people see you playing the brands you endorse. In my bands case, we play the stuff we would've purchased anyway. It's tough out there to make a living as a full time musician, so any discounted/free gear you can get really helps the bottom line of your small business. It's pretty simple.
 
#109
Well, well, well. I had one of the Rev. A SVT 7's, and it was kind of a turd. However, Ampeg stuff as of the last few years has really rocked, and I fully intend on trying out a Rev C SVT 7. I completely trust Tom's opinion on gear. He's never steered me wrong, and if he buys the test unit, it's a great unit. Jimmy M is cool in my book too.
 
#110
This thread makes me very suspicious. Also, JimmyM is one of the most helpful and highly respected members on Talkbass, and using your first thread to launch an attack on him is probably a bad way to go. Even more so, not listening and considering his advice, as well as all the other members you've seemingly dissed, is also probably bad.
 
#112
bassbones741 said:
"Definitely knowing the right folks is the answer. I got an Ampeg endorsement a few years back because I knew the sales rep and just flat out asked him. Of course, all I got out of the deal was the ability to buy at the "artist" discount, which was 20% off the wholesale price they charge dealers. They told me that they only give the stuff for free if you can show some chart activity. That may have been aline of bull, but at least I got a $1500 bass rig for $600 new."
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:rollno: Hmmm, $1500 -20% = $600. How do you figure?

EDIT: and which Ampeg rig did you get?
 
#115
To the op. Welcome to TB :)
Where I live, it's impossible for me to try out most leading brands of quality bass gear.
Fender, Peavey, some Ampeg, Ashdown & Mark Bass is all the stores in my town stock.
I bought 7 pro from many ppls opinions-as I do with much of my latest gear.
I take as many ppls opinions as possible, look at the styles they like & play, look at the gear they've previously had etc... Then try & make an educated decision. If I could try out the stuff I'm interested in, all the better.
I owned an all tube Ampeg SVT & due to my day job, I got a back injury.
Had to part with ALL my heavy gear, or stop playing.
I tried a few popular amps & after a couple of 'misses' ended up with a 7 pro. And it's been nothing short of superb for me. 90% of the tone of my old SVT II NP, HEAPS of headroom, very versatile & fits in a small briefcase.
I am in no way pushing/endorsed (I wish) or affiliated with Ampeg, but a great product is just that. & when other bassists ask, I like to offer my opinion.
I've been gigging since I was 14 (34yrs) & for 32 yrs, with all tube amps.
Again, I've been nothing but totally impressed with my 7 pro.
I don't care whether you get one or not, but my experience, views etc are all on offer.
That's what I've found great about TB since '05
Goodluck
 

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