First full all tube experiece gave me GAS

I'd say $1700 is a decent price for the head and the cab. But look around; try more heads such as the Mesa 400+, the Fender Bassman 300 Pro, even an (ugh) Ampeg SVT-CL, and a true vintage SVT if you can find one.

 

The Eden VT300B is usually priced north of $2,000 new. If you could get the set for less than that, I'd say it is a good deal. If you liked the sound and it is a bargain, then it is a great deal.

 

The VT-300B is a very good tube head, but I caution you now on the use of the footswitch. I invariably get some very nasty sounds whenever I try to use it - which is unfortunate, as I really like some of the features that are only accessable on the footswitch. There are some heads that I like better, but the Eden is up there, for sure. It's forte is the ability to deliver a variety of usable overdriven tones at a variety of volumes.

BTW, where did you hear a Bergantion 4x10? To the best of my knowledge such an animal does not exist (though Jim did design the prototype Sadowsky 4x10 currently floating around the Japanese circuit).

Tom.

 

Ampeg SVT-II (non pro's) can be found pretty cheaply

 

Mmmm.. All tube....

My 359 gave me the same type of feeling the first time I heard it.

 

Check out the 400+ or a vintage SVT. I used to think that there wasnt much difference between the vintage SVT and the modern SVT CL amps untill I heard a 70's SVT in action.

Its a huge difference.

 

Be quick to look around at other tube amps..

That's a good deal IMO.

 

Great cab!