So I have A f212 and am curious what others are hitting theses cabs with. I have been using markbass lm800 and a Mesa m9. I think the m9 is the bomb w/this cab. Mark is light but don't think I am digging its tone despite trying lots of setting.
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Fearless users - what's your amp
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I was not impressed with the Markbass amps with my greenboy cabs. The M9 is interesting, but also wasnt my flavor.
Currently I have two main amps. Peavey Classic 400, and a Reiner JGR pre paired with a Crest ProLite 3.0 (Mark VIII as a back up). I have loved the ampeg tone stack with my cabs, and wouldnt hesitate to run a PF-800, and I look forward to the Peavey MiniMega later this summer.
Currently I have two main amps. Peavey Classic 400, and a Reiner JGR pre paired with a Crest ProLite 3.0 (Mark VIII as a back up). I have loved the ampeg tone stack with my cabs, and wouldnt hesitate to run a PF-800, and I look forward to the Peavey MiniMega later this summer.
It gives me a lot of options. I can use it bridged with my '66 or I can use one channel. Meaning I have another power section for monitors or subs.
I use a Tecamp Puma 1000 and it's outstanding. I've also used Acoustic Image, Ampeg, and GK and thought them all excellent with my Fearless cabs. I too am on the MiniMega want list.
The Tecamp stuff looks really nice. No place for me to try it out around here though. The GK has a lot of greenboy players ears as well. If Aguilar made a TH1000 I would be all over it (Love my TH pre amp in to my power amp).
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For light and easy, I use a Shuttle 9.0, if I'm ambitious, I use a Demeter HPB-1 and a bridged Crown XTI-2002.
The Shuttle does a surprisingly good job, but the rack really makes the F212 sing. It's a shame it's harder to move than the cab.....
The Shuttle does a surprisingly good job, but the rack really makes the F212 sing. It's a shame it's harder to move than the cab.....
I thought about the puma, but heard mixed things....Maybe a pre/power setup is in the future. Also though about carvin, but I feel that is on par w/ Markbass tone wise..... and reliability?
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The Peavey Mini Mega looks interesting, but they've got to get to market before it can be a contender.
In the meantime, I'd look hard at a pre/power amp rack. There is no substitute for huge headroom.
Of course that opens up the question of what preamp do you want.....
In the meantime, I'd look hard at a pre/power amp rack. There is no substitute for huge headroom.
Of course that opens up the question of what preamp do you want.....
I suggest picking up a power amp with a good input sensitivity, Crest ProLite or Peavey IPR. Then go try pedal pre amps to see which meets your tonal goals. LOTS of options this way.
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I'm using a 15/6/1 and occasionally add a 15sub. I find a GK MB800 and M9 each work well. I also like my old GB Shuttle 6.0. Last night rehearsed with a 15/6/1, MB800, and a SansAmp ParadriverDI as a pre-amp, supporting an new Upton DB with a Revolution II pickup.
With electric, I usually go with the M9.
With electric, I usually go with the M9.
I had an prolite 2.0 before I even had a fearless.....probably stupid to have sold it.
12/6 - Got rid of the GB Shuttle 3.0 after I hooked up the Eden WTX500, which I would've stayed at. Its just the Tech21 VTRM into a Crown XLS1500 is so much fun. Plus, that drives the 12/6 and 15sub (which I'll never need, but I can) without sweating.
If I didn't have the VTRM rack, I'd probably put my Eden WTDI in front of the Crown. But if I do that, I may as well take the WTX500. I was actually looking for an Eden Navigator, Sansamp RBI, Ampeg SVP, etc etc. Took a shot at the VTRM . Glad I did. Now I have more options.
My friend first hooked up an Ampeg Portaflex 300 into his 12/6 and loved it, for practice, until he started playing out. He thought he needed another cab, so I let him borrow the Eden WTX500. "This thing slams compared to the Ampeg!"
If I didn't have the VTRM rack, I'd probably put my Eden WTDI in front of the Crown. But if I do that, I may as well take the WTX500. I was actually looking for an Eden Navigator, Sansamp RBI, Ampeg SVP, etc etc. Took a shot at the VTRM . Glad I did. Now I have more options.
My friend first hooked up an Ampeg Portaflex 300 into his 12/6 and loved it, for practice, until he started playing out. He thought he needed another cab, so I let him borrow the Eden WTX500. "This thing slams compared to the Ampeg!"
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As an update, I acquired a Puma 900 a while back, and am quite happy with it. I like it better than the Shuttle 9.0, but not by leaps and bounds. I still like the Demeter / Crown rack better though.
I'm interested in the new crown xls 1502 or 2002,but like the peavy mm they have been push up to july.
