Non-Ampeg Tube Amps

[bobyoung53]

It is a marketable feature, it would be the marketer's dream if they could get away with straight up lying about it,so when it is misused, it gets pointed out.

Yes I was always taught that there are three designations, Tube, Hybrid and SS. The term all tube reminds me of two classic radios, the Collins R-390 and the Collins R-390A, nowadays to tell them apart they call the Collins R-390 the Collins R-390 non A, haha!

 

[jharms80439]

So my, new to me, Fender (Bassman) Pro 300 arrived safe and sound today. Sounds awesome through my (also new to me) MAS 210 Flex Mod.

Graphic is a bit hissy when engaged, pots need some contact cleaner, overdrive channel will take some time to experiment with, but overall the tone is fantastic. Haven't opened it up to see what brand of tubes are in it yet, but they are likely stock/factory tubes.

Vintage channel is the sound that's been in my head for years. Weight of the amp & cab are heavy, but worth it for the tone and though it may not ever be lugged out and about from my practice/jam space (read that as my Orange Bass Terror 1000 and my Barefaced Big Baby 2 are really light and convenient to move around) I'm really happy with my practice setup.

Long live tube tone!

John

 

[spiritbass]

Michael's cabinets are amazing.

 

[jharms80439]

Agreed!

Though it is still early in my getting comfy with the new setup process, the combo of the Bassman Pro 300 and the upper section of the 210 Flex Mod are outstanding.

In looking for more low note clarity, for "my" sound, I pulled the sub cabinet and dimmed the lows (bass and amp) to decrease the amount of super lows. Now rotating through my basses on the new (to me) rig has additional tone/sound subtleties showing up that were missing on the Orange/BB2 setup.

Its got warmth, punch, and for me, the wooly-ness of the low notes is gone. Even the slap tone is terrific too.

Later today will be the Bassman/210 with (acoustic) upright. I’ll be looking to see if the mid dispersion speakers on the 210 with the new head are doghouse friendly.

The cool bit of all these changes has been the use of my Ditto pedal. Just record a riff, loop it, start changing amp settings, walk around the room to listen, change/walk/listen, (rinse/repeat) until satisfied... what a great tool to use on s gig for room setup too.

John

 

[99Z3]

If there is any real reason to have a ditto.. that is set up at a gig! To me that has to be the best way to use it as a tool!

 

[NecroticImbecil]

Back of same:

No grit at all, ever. Versatile other than that. Heavy.

Yes, owned all 3 at the same time. Kept the top one, basic tone is similar enough to the others but doubles as insanely loud, awesome sounding guitar amp. Doesn't stay as clean as loud as the 400+, not quite as full sounding, but close enough.

Just bought recently, haven't cleaned it up yet.

Sounds exactly like you'd think it should.

I do like Ampegs just fine, own one and have owned others.

 

[gumtown]

I initially thought that Fender amp on the stand was a Bar-B-Q.

 

[Kirk Bryant]

You could probably BBQ with the heat coming off all those tubes!

 

[10cc]

Clean lines here

 

[Passinwind]

You could probably BBQ with the heat coming off all those tubes!

You rang?

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

You rang?

Wow. That thing is aptly named.

 

[Passinwind]

Wow. That thing is aptly named.

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[BlushResponse]

Here's the rest of it:

A retube would conservatively be around what, $1300?

 

[Passinwind]

A retube would conservatively be around what, $1300?

Well, you'd be in wholesale territory pretty much right off the bat, at least.

 

[overbybr]

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Sweet mother of tone! What the heck do you even power with that?

 

[Passinwind]

Sweet mother of tone! What the heck do you even power with that?

The guy who built it was using one SWR 810 when he brought it to a GTG I held out here, but I think four of those would be about right. We tried one of my 15/6/1 cabs on the other side, but at least two would have been a better match. Here's the original thread I posted, which the builder joined a few pages in: 2 X 500 watt DIY Tube Bass Amp

Playing through that thing was quite an experience, needless to say.

 

[Munjibunga]

 

[overbybr]

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I just picked up one of these. It's a sick little amp!

 

[Willy-D]

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Uhmmmm, let's don't and say we did. Haven't tangled with a stand alone HV power supply since Ham radio in highschool. Unfortunate non-fun memory is involved

 

[10cc]

You rang?

I've got that same set.

Oh! Never mind I thought we were talking about cupping