Recommend a Class D head

[HolmeBass]

Mesa D800+ absolutely kills.

This is what I've been using for 4 years now. With a Cali 76 CB comp always on, I get a really stout "almost distorted but not quite just barely some hair on it" tone that makes me happy. Very three dimensional with lots of character in the mids. You could up the gain a bit and get into solid hard rock territory.

 

[mambo4]

Compression and currently a SansAmp VT Bass DI are always on, then mix in a little o.d.

Once I got my GB Streamliner, My SansAmp (and all my pedals) got left in the suitcase... just sayin

 

[SJan3]

@SJan3 yeah I use effects. Compression and currently a SansAmp VT Bass DI are always on, then mix in a little o.d. or modulation at times.

Ok, then I'd suggest you try the LittleMark 58R while it's on Sale at Guitar Center. You'll have 45 days to audition it.
By the way, I had Aguilar GS112s, DB112s and a DB210cab. My LittleMark amp sounded great through all of them.
Markbass amps match up very well with Aguilar cabs.

 

[joenoone]

I know some people are on the fence about the Harley Benton Block-800b, but I've had one for a few years now (got it during COVID) and it is an amazing 800w amp for only $300. Tear-down sites show it has a premium preamp and great design.

Block-800B - Harley Benton

 

[skyline_01]

Perhaps a bit more obscure than others, but...

EBS Reidmar 750 or 752

Solid power, extensive EQ/shaping, drive circuit, compressor, great DI.





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[joel the bass player]

Quite happy with my Mesa TT-800 into a Aguilar DB 212. Sometimes add an old GS 112 to the fold too. Sounds great either way. Even sometimes run all that with an even older Ampeg 410 in the basement for dance parties (for my kids), 2 Ohm capable with an aux in you can just about do anything.

Two channels = lots of flexibility, a great DI, and plenty of power.

 

[Nebadon2000]

Lot of great recommendations so far if 1200 watts is no longer a want

 

[Wicked G]

Perhaps a bit more obscure than others, but...

EBS Reidmar 750 or 752

Solid power, extensive EQ/shaping, drive circuit, compressor, great DI.





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Oh I forgot about that one. That's a very good amp and a hammer as well.
Now that I think about, Ashdown Rootmaster is another. Lots of good Class D amps to choose from right now.

 

[skyline_01]

Oh I forgot about that one. That's a very good amp and a hammer as well.
Now that I think about, Ashdown Rootmaster is another. Lots of good Class D amps to choose from right now.

Yep - the EBS has been a beastly performer for me in the past. And I've had my eye on Ashdown more times than I can count. Great gear!

 

[MCF]

Quite happy with my Mesa TT-800 into a Aguilar DB 212. Sometimes add an old GS 112 to the fold too. Sounds great either way. Even sometimes run all that with an even older Ampeg 410 in the basement for dance parties (for my kids), 2 Ohm capable with an aux in you can just about do anything.

Two channels = lots of flexibility, a great DI, and plenty of power.

I second this recommendation. The power rating is honest and the variety of tone available from the two distinct channels is awesome. I run the TT through either a Subway 410 or my Berg NV610 depending on the voicing I feel like getting. Crazy loud with either cab. Mesa heads are designed to go well with most any cab.

 

[David A. Davis]

Are there multiple versions of the Magellan 800 or am I safe to buy any used one?

If you decide to buy new give Greg @RocketMusic a yell. He'll hook you up with a great deal.

 

[Loring]

Are there multiple versions of the Magellan 800 or am I safe to buy any used one?

All the same version - there is a 800 and a 350. The 350 is more than enough power but the 800 has a drive channel and a tuner out - I have both - got the 350 as a backup and leave it a my rehearsal space with 800 at home. Should probably reverse that but the 350 keeps up fine.

 

[Bag of Lazers]

I've owned and played through a few. I'll skip to the point though: get a Quilter 802.

 

[SJan3]

Quite happy with my Mesa TT-800 into a Aguilar DB 212. Sometimes add an old GS 112 to the fold too. Sounds great either way. Even sometimes run all that with an even older Ampeg 410 in the basement for dance parties (for my kids), 2 Ohm capable with an aux in you can just about do anything.

Two channels = lots of flexibility, a great DI, and plenty of power.

Nice amp!

 

[Auer]

Do you recommend the V2?

If you can try one out do it.

I have the 200 MT that lacks the Vintage MT circuitry and is much less at 200W.

A fellow player at the venue I mainly work at has the 900 V2 and a DG 410 Cab and I play thru it whenever I get a chance. Love the sound of it.

I have enough gear but if I was to have only one setup it would very likely be the MT 900 and a 410 of quality.
Sounds pretty great for any genre of music imo.

 

[mgbass]

Bergantino...Peroid!

 

[LiptonJigglers]

Aguilar AG700.

 

[vivaknoxvegas]

Aguilar AG700.

I have had and loved TH500 heads. How does the AG compare?

 

[LiptonJigglers]

I have had and loved TH500 heads. How does the AG compare?

I'm a bit of an old school punk, rock, alternative, garage bassist, finger style only,
where bass tone lived in the bottom end and technical fancy stuff in the mids and highs, were left to the guitarists and, ***I've never got along with class D amps at all.***
So my opinion and experiences may not be applicable or beneficial to you or anyone else.

I found the TH500 was over articulate in the mids and highs and failed IMO, to replicate the lows I love.
Mids and highs were irritatingly brittle and harsh, the lows were pillowy and mushy and definition was lacking. I just could not eq these problems out. I could never find anything between these two extremes. I found the same issues with the TH preamp pedal too.

All the gigs I've been to, where the TH range of amps were being used, there was never any bottom end to speak of from the bass. All bottom end was assigned to the drums.
Was this deliberate?
To me, although the music was clear, energetic and tight, having the bass in the same tonal region of the guitars, deprived the music of hard hitting gut punching drive and feel and made what was potentially great music, plain old generic.

The AG700, I first heard it at an All Aussie Rock show about a year ago, played through a 410 cab (Ampeg?).
I was thoroughly impressed. It was clean and replicated my 'go to amps' bass tones nicely with, dare I say it, way better mids and highs.
When I finally got the chance to use one, it was a case of plug in, set and forget. There was no fighting with the eq section. The overall tone was impressive. I really enjoyed just playing and not worrying about preamp settings.
If I could justify the price (Aus $2000) and keep the missus from castrating me, I'd go out and order one today.
***The AG700 is the only class D amp that I've ever really considered purchasing***

 

[Clark Westfield]

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