Help I need a new amp

[iriegnome]

I'm doomed

 

[B-string]

Written on a pay toilet wall at the Worlds Fair a long time ago in St. Luis:

"Here I sit broken hearted, paid my nickel and only farted."

 

[iriegnome]

well having searched for the last 6 years +, I just picked up my 3rd SWR Bass 750. I will be back on the road running my 750 at 2.6Ohms.. If I wind up loosing one of the two working amps I have, I will be looking towards picking up my runner up - TFB-800

 

[4Mal]

Along the way, demo the GK 1001 RB II. GK power ratings are fairly conservative. GK's 700 at 4 will bury some other companies 800 at 4... If Duff, Charlie Haden and Flea can all get happy with that tone setup, that says something about the flexibility. I personally like my GK stuff a lot. It has also been very reliable and they are in broad distribution so easily acquired on the road of necessary. One of those might make a nice foil AND a nice backup for you. Nothing wrong with multiple flavors on your palette...

 

[iriegnome]

Thanks for the tip..

 

[Jim Carr]

Thanks for the tip..

See that you picked up the SWR 750. Nice head.

One thing you might consider if you need more power than the 750: use the SWR 750 (or 350) effects send (pre amp out) to drive a Crest CA9, and don't use the SWR speaker outs, just the Crest. CA9 is 2 channels @ 900 watts per channel into 4 ohms, and 2 ohm capable on each side. Basically it is MORE than two SWR 750s. Wear ear plugs.

It will totally give you SWR 350 tone with five times the power.

 

[iriegnome]

I bought molded earplugs about 9 years ago. Used those foam things for about 7 years prior and I have my hearing checked every 2 years. Got that one down pretty good.
Never thought of slaving my 750.. That is a thought, however, that is one huge and very heavy amp..

 

[godley69]

Thunderfunks are FANTASTIC amps. No problem getting in touch with the builder himself. They're the best sounding and best EQ in a Solid State head. Much better overall quality and reliability than mass produced Ampeg, etc. Sorry Jimmy.