What is a good head to buy for my SVT810E cab? it will handle 1600 watts, I'm using an Ampeg B2 right now which is 350 watts. I want something around 500-800 watts for a decent name brand for less than 800 used. I also have a problem with my EMG DC40s being too hot for the b2 (starts farting beyond flat on eq).
??? what would happen if i put another b2 in series(or would that be parallel) on the cab? Like as in there are 2 plugs in the back, and hookin both amps into it.
I'd go with a ampeg SVP-Pro preamp with a new Carvin DCM power amp. You should be able to get that setup NEW for about 900. Used a lot less.
I'd also go the seperate pre/ poweramp way....a lot more choices, and you would get more watts for the buck!
the sound is AMAZING!!!!! I just love when the guitar player says he feels the air moving when i play. It has a 10 ft throw so the audience get a full frontal.
Yes. Inexpensive,, transparent,, powerful,, not too heavy,, 3 year warranty. I have the R1000 and its worked great for many long hot hours. (of course,, you'll probably get a lemon just because of me,, sorry!)
1. Do you engage the input pad? 2. When you adjust the gain level so that the clip light barely flashes and than add a lot of EQ you will have to readjust (=turn down) the gain. Matthias
I also have a problem with my EMG DC40s being too hot for the b2 (starts farting beyond flat on eq). I've never met a solid state ampeg that I've gotten along with, and the B2 I owned was no excpetion. They haven't liked the high output when I was using EMGs, and even by doing all sorts of experimenting with the vol/gain/pad settings, it just wouldn't get a clean sound for me at any volume. Somebody else could plug their bass into my setup, and it would be good. I got a ton more clean volume and solid low frequency out of the 150 watt peavey I was using as a backup than the 350 watt ampeg. Even though it's the standard name in 'rock' bass gear, ampeg isn't for everyone. I'm currently loving my AMP BH-420, loud, warm, and clean. Plus, it takes as much signal as I've thrown at it without complaining. Just my several cents. mike