NEW: What amp do you use and why?

[N.F.A.]

None of the above. Either a
Marshall Plexi - Tubey goodness and the Marshall sound.
Alembic F1x/SF2 - Lots cleaner and hi fi. I only use it with the Alembic though.

 

[MyMusic]

Carvin BX series amps. They fit the bill for me. I found them by accident and I'm glad I did. (Carvin bass and cabs also)

 

[Gaolee]

Acoustic Control. They are old like me, but unlike me they are reliable and sound good. They are heavy as hell, but I need the exercise.

 

[chillerthanmost]

I use an old Univox. Lately it's been through a flatback 8x10. Once I get a good 2x15, I'll play that through my Sunn Sorado next to the Univox/8x10. One dirty, the other dirtier

 

[rapidfirerob]

I had to sell my SWR Super Redhead for medical reasons. I tried out the Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 and loved the sound. It is lightweight, has all features needed and GB will stand by the product if need be, which I doubt there will be a need. It was also discontinued earlier this year when I bought it, so I got a good price. It sits on top of two GK 112II Neos.

 

[PimasterPearson]

Gallien-Krueger MB210

My top criteria:
Loud enough for full-band practice, smaller gigs, or stage monitoring
Not too heavy (I can lift it with a single finger around the handle)
Affordable
Direct XLR out
Decent tone

I've had it for a few years now, and I like it a lot.

 

[Ric5]

AMPEG

Because I like the tone.

 

[backup]

ampeg because ampeg

 

[D.M.N.]

I voted Fender, because that's the only amp on the list I won. It's my backup to my Sunns. WHY IS THERE NO SUNN OPTION.

 

[rtav]

Trace Elliot AH500X, stereo out to my TE 1048 and 1528 cabs. I use it because I love the sound and the sheer power. TE heads and cabs are incredibly efficient, producing huge amounts of low B bass without ever complaining, it's punchy, cuts through anything and it looks damned cool

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[Got2SadowskyNYC]

I didn't vote because there's not an "other" or a selection for Bag End.

 

[phillybass101]

I don't know if I posted to this already. Old age. I use a Tecamp Puma500. Nice, clean, clear, and punchy. Seems low mid voiced. A grea head IMO for fingerstyle funk, and I'm learning how to get a great slap sound out of it as well. Plus not too many cats in my area are playing with them. I know I'm going to sound different before I even plug in. I have two backups. An old Trace Elliot GP7 SM300 and a SWR Workingmans 4004 that I run with a BBE Sonic Maximizer.

 

[lakefx]

I voted Genz Benz because I use a Tube Works combo. Butler design, switchable tube/mosfet pre, a couple hundred watts into the 15" JBL K140 in the combo and stable down to 2 ohms (300watts!) with extension cabs. It's a little heavy, but sounds fantastic and was only $200 off CL. I sold my SWR Workingman's 10 to cover most of the cost.

 

[awesomesawyer]

marshall??

 

[topcat2069]

I've used GK for the last 7 years.... (1001RBII and two 1X15 Neo I Cabs)
The head has enough power to reproduce the sound of whatever Bass I play through it with clarity and control. The speakers add coloration that is pleasing to my ear.... all in all my rig sounds like I think Bass should sound when I'm playing.

 

[krutonlowend]

Lately I've only used my Genz Benz Streamliner. It really has the sound I have been looking for and as an added bonus it's a lot easier to carry than the 4pro.

 

[DeltaPhoenix]

Orange AD200B because I am rich.

 

[hdracer]

I didn't vote because there's not an "other" or a selection for Bag End.

When did Bag End make amps?

 

[boristhespider9]

Markbass Little Mark III

Sets the standard for tone from small heads IMO. Solid Italian construction. Plenty powerful. Yellow and black. Simple to use. Sounds amazing with Music Man basses.

I have a Genz-Benz Shuttle 6.0 which is great, but now backs-up the Markbass.

I use GK Neo cabinets for larger shows. I have a Markbass NY 1x12 for smaller venues.

 

[Green Lantern]

Nice those Genz Benz