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Best hybrid bass head
- Thread starter LVannerson
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If it’s good enough for JE it’s good enough for me. Cup holders - no amp required.
I’ve always gone with a 4x10 but going smaller these days. I have an Epifani 2x10 cab and a PJB C8. Will be working on cabs but need something that can project. Thanks
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Nothing beats my good 'n old tried and trusted Hartke HA5500... Coming from Ampeg - Warwick - Ashdown and the Hartke LH1000.
Tone shaping capabilities of this amp is perfect for me and it didn't/doesn't break the bank.
Tone shaping capabilities of this amp is perfect for me and it didn't/doesn't break the bank.
You know... I gotta agree. I sooooooooooooooo miss mine. But... no one wants to carry the weight anymore. Sad. I'd happily buy another, but all you ever see anymore are the 3500's.
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Like others have said, there is no "best". It depends on what kind of tone you're looking for. Does size/weight matter? I'm assuming your budget is unlimited when you're asking for the "best"?
If you're looking for a hybrid that sounds/feels like a proper, old school tube amp and size/weight doesn't matter I think the Orange Terror might be the way to go. It really stands out as something a bit different in the hybrid amp market. But then again, you might not like the characteristic Orange tone and their quirky eq section.
If you want a smaller/lighter amp with a more modern tone and more knobs/features there are LOTS of tiny Class D hybrid amps to choose from. Many of them are great if you like this type of amp but you'll have to test them yourself to know which one will work best for YOU.
I'll say this though: Generally you tend to get what you pay for with bass amps. The cheapest ones aren't very good IMO.
The cab will matter too of course. A top quality amp won't sound great through a poor quality cab.
If you're looking for a hybrid that sounds/feels like a proper, old school tube amp and size/weight doesn't matter I think the Orange Terror might be the way to go. It really stands out as something a bit different in the hybrid amp market. But then again, you might not like the characteristic Orange tone and their quirky eq section.
If you want a smaller/lighter amp with a more modern tone and more knobs/features there are LOTS of tiny Class D hybrid amps to choose from. Many of them are great if you like this type of amp but you'll have to test them yourself to know which one will work best for YOU.
I'll say this though: Generally you tend to get what you pay for with bass amps. The cheapest ones aren't very good IMO.
The cab will matter too of course. A top quality amp won't sound great through a poor quality cab.
Jad Freer Sisma looks incredible.
I just got a Hand Box WB-100 all valve head, their r400 head is a hybrid and from the demos and reviews I've read it's pretty special!
I just got a Hand Box WB-100 all valve head, their r400 head is a hybrid and from the demos and reviews I've read it's pretty special!
Inspirational.
Was there a lawsuit??
never seen those before. apparently Sweetwater carries them. looks like all solid state tho...not hybrid.
I bought my first hybrid amp recently, and I love it.
Jad Freer Sisma.
I wrote a little review here.
The only other hybrid amp I can compare it to is the Ampeg SVT Pro 4. I love the Ampeg, but it sounds like Ampeg whatever you do. The Jad Freer Sisma is much more versatile IMO.
Unfortunately, I never tried the Mesa TT800 and WD800, but I'd love to.
You may also have a look at Arkham, "The beast of both worlds"
looks great, but darn expensive!
