If you could only own one amp

[BobDeRosa]

For overall value and light weight, it's hard to beat the Fender Rumble series. Not the best sound in the world, but probably good enough for the large majority of your gigs, and maybe for all of them.

 

[Pyrat]

QUILTER

 

[BoogieZK]

What would be wrong with the Aguilar Class D heads -- TH 500 or AG 700?

Absolutely nothing.
Tried the TH serie and it's great, maybe a TH700 yes.
I just prefer some more controls on like Mesa preamp sections.

 

[jnewmark]

The one I have now, a Genz Benz Shuttlemax 12.2.

 

[Dynacord]

Have a lot of other amps for different flavors but if just one probably Walter Woods high power (green light) which I got new in the mid 90's. Sounds great for electric, sounds great for double bass (and 2 channels which can be set up for both), light, powerful/loud, zero maintenance issues (hundreds of gigs and never any issue), switchable power for global use. Only downside is Walter won't be around forever so service if needed could be a problem - though, as mentioned, it's never been an issue so far.

 

[Dutch Williams]

Just got it, but this Phil Jones bg400 is pretty great

 

[Ric Vice]

A Grace Designs Felix and any powered speaker or power amp, speaker combo you like. I just happen to use powered MAS 1/8 or 4x5.5.

 

[Spirit of Ox]

I finally bought an 800RB last year after finding one in good shape at a good price. I've been using GK 400RBs for the past couple years and love them so I figured I would finally try the so called holy grail of solid state heads.
It's an 88 model and definitely the best amp I've owned but I am wondering if some of these modern amps would be better.

 

[smo]

SVT 2 non-pro

 

[foolforthecity]

MESA D800+, 112 and 115 Subways

 

[gmarcus]

Streamliner 900 and Barefaced super compact will cover almost everything with great tone and light weight. Not enough for no PA support out door rock gigs but loud enough for almost everything else

 

[outoftune]

Modern V4B with two SVT 210av's, depending on the gig. I don't even have much of a need for 100w these days, but just in case...

I used that same rig for a couple years and loved it. Solid, portable and loud enough for most any occasion.

 

[skyline_01]

Out of the amps I currently own (see below) it would be the GK 800RB with my favorite 2x12 cab. I can only judge by what I have experience with.

Heads
SVT (CL)
SVT (MTI)
V4b (1977ish)
Orange AD 200 mk III
GK 800Rb
EBS Reidmar 750

Cabs
6x10
2x15
2x10 (2)
2x12 (3)

Although it might not have been your favorite, I'm happy to see the EBS Reidmar 750 on your list of gear. It's my main bass head, and I'd have to say that it's one of the best sounding, most versatile and most powerful amps I've owned.

Not to derail from the OP's topic, but I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about it if you found a moment.

 

[Liam Wald]

I am actually down to just one amp at this time as I realized that it is the only amp that I really need.
I recently sold my Mesa D-800, Mesa M6, Mesa Impulse 600, SWR Studio 220, Bergantino 4x10, Genz-Benz 2x10, SWR Goliath 4X10, and two SWR Bertha 1x15's. I also sold all of my pedals.
My only amp now is an Aguilar TH-350 with two Hartke HD-112's and a Peterson Strobo-Stomp tuner.

 

[roccobass]

I'd say a Mesa TT800 and a pair of barefaced 112 cabinets.
You can carry the whole rig in one go, but it's loud enough to blast the drummer off his chair.
The amp brings the versatility and the cabs are the perfect combination of small, light and loud.

Yes’m boss! I love my TT800, but I’m using two Subway 1x12s. The sound is great and excellent punch. This is my current Jack of all trades set up!

 

[ga_edwards]

If I had to have just one do-it-all amp, I'd go with the Bergantino B|Amp. It would cover every gig and venue with dodgy acoustics with ease.

That said, the SVT4 Pro model in my Helix is about as perfect a bass amp model one could wish for. With all the tone controls set neutral, it sits perfectly in the mix with plenty of clarity and punch.

 

[darren1970]

After 9 years, still total happy with my current setup.
Genz Benz Streamliner 600 head and Genz Benz Uber 2x12 cab.
Not too heavy/easily transportable, fairly versatile, loads of headroom for the mid sized gigs we play and "so far" amazingly reliable.

 

[Scott Lynch]

From a practicality standpoint, a class D head with multiple small cabs (i.e. single 12s) is my preferred setup. There are a lot of good choices in that regard, so after that it's more a matter of taste than anything else. I recently acquired an EA Doubler II, for which I love having separate channels for BG/DB, and a Wizzy 12 M-Line, as I find myself a fan of the organic tone coloration, particularly the treble attenuation, that this cab provides.

 

[digmeout]

GK800RB with my Carvin RL210T.

 

[micahwc]

I only own one bass amp. A Fender Rumble 500 head and 2 15" subs. It's worked great so far. There are others that are probably better but the Rumble seems to work fine for everything I do.