Down sizing Amp

[fenjazz]

I've been gigging with my GR Bass powered bass cab lately. One 12" speaker and tweeter with a 350 watt power amp built in. I just run a preamp pedal or my Noble into it and the tone is fantastic. A huge bonus is the carbon fiber cabs are crazy light as well.

 

[Medicine Man]

Barefaced big baby and a Quilter bass block, or mesa subway and a mesa subway. I like a 2x12 so I can push if I need to. Most can get away with a modern 1x12, but I would suspect you are the type who appreciates headroom and displacement based on your fatty rig.

 

[5stringedfrenzy]

I'd go for a GK Fusion 112.

That's what I play through when not using IEM. Pedalboard -> fx return and im done

 

[Deleted member 409896]

I expect it depends on your budget and use case.

I don't think you can beat today's combo amps for sheer convenience. I've had an SWR Workingman 15 for years, but I'm pretty sure I want to get rid of it for a newer, and much lighter, current-model combo amp. The weight of the SWR (65 lb.) is a real pain in the ass. Today's combo amp space offers many choices at around half the weight, but similar power.

That SWR is in the shop now. Even if it can be repaired economically, which is TBD, I think I'll sell it and get a Fender Rumble 200 or Ampeg Rocket something.

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

That's what I play through when not using IEM. Pedalboard -> fx return and im done

You bypass the tube preamp?

 

[bikeplate]

Bergantino. Youre welcome

 

[pfschim]

Funny to see you consider Fender Rumble amps as the best amps in the whole universe.

I mean, I'm glad for you if it ticks all your boxes. But the way you talk about it is a little too assertive and authoritarian, like if there was a universally best product, like if there was a truth and you knew it.

I'm here to say that Fender Rumble amps may offer a great bang for the buck, but they're not for everyone. When I've had to use them in rehearsal studios, I've never been able to get them to sound right. And believe me, I've tried. They always sound muddy, whatever I do. What's the point bying an amp that offers a great "bang for the buck" if one doesn't like its tone?

Again, happy for you if you like them, and OP may like them too, but I would recommend to try them before buying.

I have no dog in whether the Fender Rumble is great or not discussion, but I'd have to say that this kind of comment coming from you has a certain amount of humor to it given your pretty similar behavior when it comes to Barefaced gear.

People like what they like, for all kinds of different reasons, and the most common answer to a "what should I buy" post is just a big list of the gear each responder uses. This thread fits that model for sure.

just sayin'

 

[5stringedfrenzy]

You bypass the tube preamp?

oop i read Legacy 112. I'd def. use the tube in that case. My pre's on the board to be backline-independant and the Legacy is completely clean anyway.

 

[ProbablyTooLoud]

oop i read Legacy 112. I'd def. use the tube in that case. My pre's on the board to be backline-independant and the Legacy is completely clean anyway.

That's exactly what I was thinking. The extra cost in the Fusion seems to be the preamp, so I was like, why didn't you just get a legacy?

 

[gtirard]

I have no dog in whether the Fender Rumble is great or not discussion, but I'd have to say that this kind of comment coming from you has a certain amount of humor to it given your pretty similar behavior when it comes to Barefaced gear.

People like what they like, for all kinds of different reasons, and the most common answer to a "what should I buy" post is just a big list of the gear each responder uses. This thread fits that model for sure.

just sayin'

You are right, I apologize.

 

[Thunderthumbs73]

Funny to see you consider Fender Rumble amps as the best amps in the whole universe.

I mean, I'm glad for you if it ticks all your boxes. But the way you talk about it is a little too assertive and authoritarian, like if there was a universally best product, like if there was a truth and you knew it.

I'm here to say that Fender Rumble amps may offer a great bang for the buck, but they're not for everyone. When I've had to use them in rehearsal studios, I've never been able to get them to sound right. And believe me, I've tried. They always sound muddy, whatever I do. What's the point bying an amp that offers a great "bang for the buck" if one doesn't like its tone?

Again, happy for you if you like them, and OP may like them too, but I would recommend to try them before buying.

What a ridiculous sentiment you started out with.

I offered my opinion on what I felt the best giggable, value for the money out there, and it's always understood that the OP can do whatever they want.

I'm sure 99% of the other people who read my response took it in helpful the spirit I offered, and in line with the feedback solicited. You didn't. So...

RELAX.

 

[gtirard]

What a ridiculous sentiment you started out with.

I offered my opinion on what I felt the best giggable, value for the money out there, and it's always understood that the OP can do whatever they want.

I'm sure 99% of the other people who read my response took it in helpful the spirit I offered, and in line with the feedback solicited. You didn't. So...

RELAX.

Yes, I admit (again) it was stupid. Please accept my apologies.

 

[Thunderthumbs73]

Yes, I admit (again) it was stupid. Please accept my apologies.

It's ok. We're good, thanks.

 

[Nebadon2000]

the most common answer to a "what should I buy" post is just a big list of the gear each responder uses. This thread fits that model for sure.

I agree; So I recommend a Mesa WD 800 and Subway 1X15

 

[shoot-r]

why not stick with Aguilar and get maybe an SL212 (or 2) with an AG700?

This^^^^^.

Since you've worked with and are familiar with, (and I presume your ears liked), the Aguilar sound, then the first brand I'd suggest your checking into is Ag's latest offerings.

Their SL series of light weight 110, 210, 410,112, 212, and 115 cabs, their class "D" light weight ToneHammer V2 and AG V2 heads.

If price is a concern, be prepared for sticker shock while going to lighter, smaller equipment.
Every manufacturers "lighter weight" comes at a premium amount.

 

[rodl2005]

If you like the Aggy 750, DB I guess, I'd be trying out the TH500/700 or even the 350, as has been mentioned
Once you get what the controls, specifically the drive and gain controls, it'll be in the same ballpark

 

[Averell]

You can also take a look at what Eich has to offer. I’ve not tried the combos of that brand, but their amps and cabs are fine, small and light.

And by far they are better than barefaced or Fender.
(I’m kidding of course, but since I own an Eich amp/cab, they’re simply the best of the world, you couldn’t find better).

 

[SJan3]

why not stick with Aguilar and get maybe an SL212 (or 2) with an AG700?

Agree, or maybe a Tonehammer 500 as it or the new AG 500 are a perfect match for the SL212 which can safely handle 500 watts @4ohms. But I hear you on the 700 watt units for the extra hundred bucks.

 

[Markku]

Well I pick up a DB 2-12 for pretty cheap. Damn near as heavy as my gs 4-12. Going to go with a AG or TH head. But now which one. 500 or 700. What’s the old saying, there’s no replacement for displacement.

 

[Markku]

If you like the Aggy 750, DB I guess, I'd be trying out the TH500/700 or even the 350, as has been mentioned
Once you get what the controls, specifically the drive and gain controls, it'll be in the same ballpark

I’m looking to change my sound a bit but I played through a DB 2-12and it sounded great. Heavy but great. Probably better then my GS 4-12 and those sound great