Looking for a modern amp that does the scooped SWR thing

[lilcoffeebeen]

I'm looking for a portable or somewhat smaller low profile modern rig that will do the scooped SWR (Redhead) sound. Such a great sound.. such an ugly bulky heavy amp…

Ideas?

 

[ihixulu]

Pretty much any neutral-ish preamp cut at 200hz or so while bumping 1 to 2k will get you mostly there. I've been able to approximate the SWR tone with my MXR bass pre pedal, GK1001rb, and even an Ampeg SVT-3, with decreasing accuracy respectively. Based on what I've read the Genzler Magellan seems to be a good one for that as well.

The EQ curve is one part of the SWR sound though. There is a hyped top end sheen that also contributes to the overall vibe of the amp, one that is perceived as beautiful or harsh depending on the listener's tastes.

 

[lilcoffeebeen]

Pretty much any neutral-ish preamp cut at 200hz or so while bumping 1 to 2k will get you mostly there. I've been able to approximate the SWR tone with my MXR bass pre pedal, GK1001rb, and even an Ampeg SVT-3, with decreasing accuracy respectively. Based on what I've read the Genzler Magellan seems to be a good one for that as well.

The EQ curve is one part of the SWR sound though. There is a hyped top end sheen that also contributes to the overall vibe of the amp, one that is perceived as beautiful or harsh depending on the listener's tastes.

Thanks dude yeah I think the Genzler is the one.