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New Amp Decisions

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Beardsley, Apr 15, 2020.


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  1. Apr 15, 2020 #1
    Beardsley

    Beardsley

    Sep 5, 2016
    I've been saving up my bottle caps and i think its about time for a new amp head.
    I want this amp to be my last big amp purchase. I have about $1000 to spend on 600-700 watts (or 200-300 watts of all tube power).

    My current sights have found:
    1. Mesa - WD800, 400+, Carbine series, Walkabout (there are a few of each for sale online)
    2. Aguilar (i'm not too familiar with these, i guess either TH700 or AG700)
    3. Fender Bassman Pro 300
    I like my tone to be old school, thick THUMPING, and a decent amount of articulation. I did manage to test out the WD800 and enjoyed getting that hint of smooth tube overdrive from the preamp tube. Unfortunately i live pretty far from any legit music shops or authorized dealers, so testing most of these in person is out of the question.

    I would really appreciate some insight on any of these amps from those with experience, or if anyone has suggestions on other offerings, those would be grateful as well.
    Thanks!
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2020 #2
    SickAura

    SickAura Let There Be Rock Supporting Member

    Dec 8, 2013
    Toronto-ish
    Like many TB'ers I've been through a fair amount of amps over the last 7 years or so...lot's of Ampegs, a few Mesas, GKs, Peaveys, Traynors, Ashdown and probably a few I forget

    I picked up a M6 Carbine on the cheap last year and I am really glad I did. Thick, rich, punchy with clarity is the way I would describe it. It really has something special going on to my ears. It prefers to run at 4 ohms and kind of runs out of headroom in loud situations at 8 ohms though if that's a consideration.

    I also really like the GK Fusion 550 which has become my number 1. Very similar to the M6 but with a bit more warmth. Both of these amps have stopped by amp tone quest and I couldn't be happier.

    If you don't mind heavy you can get these amps at pretty reasonable prices too
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2020 #3
    bhendrix

    bhendrix

    May 2, 2009
    Atlanta, GA
    Of your choices, I'd go with the Fender Bassman Pro - old school!
     
  13. Apr 17, 2020 #4
    Ronnie Thunders

    Ronnie Thunders

    Oct 21, 2019
    Bassmans way too expensive for your 1000 doll hair budget
     
  18. Apr 17, 2020 #5
    Ronnie Thunders

    Ronnie Thunders

    Oct 21, 2019
    Mesa
     
  22. Apr 17, 2020 #6
    Ronnie Thunders

    Ronnie Thunders

    Oct 21, 2019
    Used ampeg vb4 classic
     
  26. Apr 17, 2020 #7
    Beardsley

    Beardsley

    Sep 5, 2016
    There are currently 2 Baseman 300 Pros on reverb for under 800
     
  30. Apr 17, 2020 #8
    Beardsley

    Beardsley

    Sep 5, 2016
    Only 100w
     
  34. Apr 17, 2020 #9
    FunkHead

    FunkHead Supporting Member

    Mar 10, 2007
    You should be able to find a lightly used Traynor YBA-300 for $1,000. They sound fantastic.
     
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