Looking For Classic Rock Tone

[sammyfallen]

ROAD 440 or 220, I play in a punk band and the 440 head is exactly what i've been looking for, Reliable and CHEAP, (Diamond in the Rough) I have owned ampegs, Peaveys, SWRS, etc but i love that vintage road gear!

 

[llamalor2112]

Geddy is one of my favorite bassist as well. I started out on an Ibanez GSR200 and I recently almost bought an Ibanez SRX500 but got a Fender Geddy Lee instead. I wasn't quite satisfied with the tone through my old amp and was looking for a new one and all I can say is that you should definately go and check out any of the new Acoustic amps. All are inexpensive and sound very low-fi. I personally got the B200 combo (although I was tempted by the B100, $250). Now I can really dial in not only the J-bass's Geddy growl but even his Rickenbacker, Steinberger, and Wal! I definately recommend, to the absolute max!!!!!

 

[xaosbass]

New Acoustic all the way! The tone is amazing and the price is less than what you'd pay for comparable gear.

could not agree more! i was blown away by what i heard through one of those!

 

[Stampy]

Geddy is one of my favorite bassist as well. I started out on an Ibanez GSR200 and I recently almost bought an Ibanez SRX500 but got a Fender Geddy Lee instead. I wasn't quite satisfied with the tone through my old amp and was looking for a new one and all I can say is that you should definately go and check out any of the new Acoustic amps. All are inexpensive and sound very low-fi. I personally got the B200 combo (although I was tempted by the B100, $250). Now I can really dial in not only the J-bass's Geddy growl but even his Rickenbacker, Steinberger, and Wal! I definately recommend, to the absolute max!!!!!

Thanks!!!

 

[Lobster11]

And we do know about the reliability of the Ampeg B200R; it's been all over this forum.

It's a GREAT sounding amp, but I bought an Acoustic B200 because, while I love the Ampeg to death, I am fed up with the poor construction of my B200R and its resulting chassis and cabinet baffle buzzing and rattling.

A combo bass amp should be able to handle the bass frequencies it produces without damage, yes? Go Acoustic; save yourself $$ and a head/heartache.

True enough, but the B100R is a rock. Don't let the problems with the newer B200R scare you away from its smaller but older sibling.

 

[Williamsburgjim]

...another cheap way to go in this situation is an imported Ashdown head, say the MAG 300, and pair it with a nice 115 or even 118 cab. Great rock tone IMO. 600 bucks +/-.

Jimbob