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Inexpensive Ampeg-ish Recommendation for Gigging

#61
J-Mags said:
It's not actually that much louder but it's fuller. It used to be middy and trebly and leave lots of room for me. It's still not super deep or loud (he's still got an 18-watt head), but there's not as much room for me as there used to be.
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Sounds like the guitarist actually has a 36-watt version. Tell him to just switch out a driver or both in his 2x12, and fit his volume into the mix. If not fire him. If you cannot, then leave. Your hearing is far more precious than the band.
 
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J-Mags said:
Interesting. The only thing that's at my local music-go-round that is of any interest to me is a couple of EA 2x10s. They seem a little large to run 2 of though, given space limitations.
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The EA VL-210 are monsters - in a good way but very different. Two of them - with some proper EQ and serious power amps - and you could easily get the Ampeg 8 x 10 sound ... and two these EA's would be a easier to haul than a refrigerator... I was suggesting the Wizzy 12 for "smaller gigs" .. light (30# ea), portable and 3/4 Ampeg sound with no EQ.
 
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GrapeBass said:
Not sure what they'll be in the states but I believe C$1000 list, L&M has them listed at C$849. So, less than 1/2 the price of an Ampeg V4B

Yorkville Sound - YBA100 Tube Bass Head - 100 Watts
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At this weight it surely doesn't use similar transformers which do in fact affect the sound greatly. Not sure it sounds Ampegish though I will admit it looks very intriguing for a tube amp!
 
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PS: I'm a strong believer in Speakers over Amp EQ when it comes to live sound ... most speakers have a signature that's hard to dial "elsewhere", although the "Hi-Fi speakers" can be twisted with EQ easier than those already colored, for obvious reasons. Hence the suggestions. I'm luck to have a real B15 to mimic with the Wizzy, and it's a pretty straight process to get there.
 
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GrapeBass said:
You'd be surprised. Look up reviews of it's bigger brother, the YBA300.
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What I surely know is that we have already tried experimenting with replacing different transformers in the same amp and suffice to say, the difference was quite noticeable. More so in my opinion than just experimenting with different tubes.

Saying all that, I am looking forward to try one of these Traynors if I get my hands on one.
 
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J-Mags said:
I've been playing a Fender Rumble 200 1x15 combo with my punk band, and it's been pretty good, but the guitar player in my band has switched from a 1x12 to a 4x12, and I'm not always cutting through. I also am thinking I might want a more Ampeg-ish sound. I've grown accustomed to walking into the door to gigs in one trip, and while I'm not going to resent another trip to bring in an extra cab or something, I'm certainly not going to be buying any SVTs or 8x10s.

I'm looking for a rig that approximates a classic thick Ampeg rock sound, doesn't weigh too much and fits in my Honda fit. I've been playing music forever, and I know that there's no substitute for the real thing, but I also know that there are a zillion substitutes that sound kinda like the real thing, which is probably good enough for me. I don't want to deal with more speakers than a 2x12 or a couple of 2x10s if I can help it. We're not that loud, but 135 watts into a 15 is marginal.
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Get another Rumble 115 and this little guy. Ampeg heaven and this preamp will really boost your signal output! Additionally, it has a DI out to plug into FOH which would be a great option for you, provided the gig (or your band) had s decent PA.
 

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I know I recommended a PF head and an Ampeg 212 but your idea of adding an extension cab and borrowing the Sansamp is a pretty good one . I played for a few years with a BDDI and then with an RBI preamp , both gave me an Ampeg type tone . Not exact but close and very good sounding .
 
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Kipp Harrington said:
Get another Rumble 115 and this little guy. Ampeg heaven and this preamp will really boost your signal output! Additionally, it has a DI out to plug into FOH which would be a great option for you, provided the gig (or your band) had s decent PA.
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A good suggestion, especially since the rumble xlr out is post eq and volume only. I find the warmth of the rumble preamp really plays well with the VT as well.
 
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Also try preamps into the Rumble's effects return. Doing so can really change the nature of the amp and get a good bit of the baked in Fender tone out of the way.

For example, running a Barber Linden EQ into the Aux In of my Rumble 40 (no effects loop) turns it into a completely different amp.

- John
 
#78
matty1039 said:
I got caught in a bit of this. I use a 210 (light and cheap) when I can because it is easier to move around, but I picked up an old Peavey 1516 (loud and cheap) to use when I'm going against 2 half stacks. The thing is 4 ohm and loud, but it weighs about 80 lbs. I take a hand truck when I break it out. But it does its job well.
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To bad OP is in NC and I live in Canada. I have a Peavay 1516 for sale, no scratch at all, and with wheels. Was fitting in my VW Scirocco. Paired with a Peavey Alpha 160w all tubes (also for sale) it was putting all 4x12" guitar cab to a shame :bassist:. Heavy but with the wheels it was one trip (head on top of cab) from car to bar, and 2 trips from bar to stage.
 
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