Non-Ampeg Tube Amps

[CatSquare]

I've got a Peavey V-B2 - 225w into 2,4, or 8 ohms (selectable). My favorite feature is the resonance knob, which gives me a way to adjust the sag on the bass frequencies. Mid selector is nice too. Awesome amp.

 

[Rugmaster]

I haven't tried this, but I'd like to. I doubt I'll ever see one in a store either.

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[bobyoung53]

In the early 90s, I had an Alamo Fury tube amp. It was a 50 watt combo with 1 15. It really sounded good and I even used it on some smaller gigs. I traded it for some else, but now I wish I still had it. I can't seem to find much info on them and have seen none for sale. It looked like this.

I got one of those, I think they're more like 30-35 watts, good clear sounding amp though and sounds great with a guitar in it, nice overdrive when cranked.

 

[brotondo]

Mesa all the way! The 400 is cool, but don't you dare touch my D180

 

[Basshappi]

Mine;

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I got one of those, I think they're more like 30-35 watts, good clear sounding amp though and sounds great with a guitar in it, nice overdrive when cranked.

You are probably right about the 35 watts. I think most of the old tube amps that claimed 50 were more like 35.

 

[overbybr]

This little guy is a blast to play through!

Ashdown CTM-15

 

[Mr. Foxen]

These are all good options. Tough to choose.
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[Boot Soul]

Larger transformers than in a HiWatt 200 or a Marshall Major. 670+ plate volts in ultra linear mode. About 80 lbs. Made in '69 or '70.
Sounds like it looks. Has chunks of Class D amps in its stool.

 

[Chris 'Wighat' Jordan]

Has chunks of Class D amps in its stool.

YES!

 

[socialleper]

A while ago I had a Mesa 400 (not the plus). I never really got to use it to its fullest potential so I can't say I really liked it. During my first time around as a musician I didn't really know much about gear, so I didn't have basses, pedals, or cabs that could really give me the tone I wanted. I had to replace the Power switch and the DI was shot. I only tried to push it into over drive a few times, but it wouldn't go.
Because of that experience I've always thought tube heads were sort of overrated. I also hate retro looking stuff, and it seems like tube heads are stuck in 1979.

As far as other brands not yet mentioned, there is also Orange, Verellen, and Dunwich Amplification makes tube amps, but I don't know if they are "bass" heads per se.

 

[spiritbass]

Has chunks of Class D amps in its stool.

Love it. That is some BIG iron!

 

[bonin in the boneyard]

Ashdown + Audiokinesis = deep buttery bliss.

 

[FronTowardEnemy]

Never mind the Class D between.
Ashdown Little Bastard and Fender Super Bassman!

 

[gumtown]

MARSHALL VBA400 400 watts of all tube

 

[BassOnTheSide]

 

[BassOnTheSide]

 

[Wesley R]

Not a monster but I had a Gretch Pro Bass. It was neither Pro nor a Bass amp. Partially open back and all but I loved it. It was 1968 and I couldn't afford a Bassman or an Ampeg until later.

 

[Ffreddy]

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Plus one for Mesa D-180. I'm using it with an Ampeg flatback 8x10 now but this old picture seemed more in the spirit of the thread.

Sup morgan

 

[bassboysam]

Larger transformers than in a HiWatt 200 or a Marshall Major. 670+ plate volts in ultra linear mode. About 80 lbs. Made in '69 or '70.
Sounds like it looks. Has chunks of Class D amps in its stool.

and a tiki bar for the tubes.