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Return of Sunn?
- Thread starter FirewalZ
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Yup, I was using it (SPL line precursors to the Beta line) as the heart of a bi-amped prog rock bass setup. It was very clean.
Having said that, if this Sunn thing doesn't come to fruition, you kids aren't missing much. Maybe the tube heads, maybe. They were good back n da day but they weren't the end all to amps.
My opinions, my thoughts.
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Update: Guess my FB rant got someone's attention. Per their response, Beta Leads started shipping on Monday and Beta Bass will start shipping next week. We shall see. Picked up an AG700 to cover myself in case the latest response is BS.
Yes, same here. And I also thought it very weird they were having funding buy ins without product in the market. I would have thought they would keep it open until product is out and reviews are in, unless they are less than expectations as an amp.
Yup, I was using it (SPL line precursors to the Beta line) as the heart of a bi-amped prog rock bass setup. It was very clean.
Having said that, if this Sunn thing doesn't come to fruition, you kids aren't missing much. Maybe the tube heads, maybe. They were good back n da day but they weren't the end all to amps.
My opinions, my thoughts.
I had a Sunn 2000S back in that day that everyone drools over nowadays and it didn't impress me very much, not much tone shaping ability.
Not to be a "Debbie downer", I'd be much more impressed if those parts bins were almost empty of control pots than near full in two of them? It could just be the old production control in me.
The problem as I see it (and I own a 200S) is, while I dig the Sunn amp and sound. I don’t want to haul a full size tube head around anymore. And I won’t. And I don’t know many of “my” peers who will or do, either. Please for gods sake, ALSO just..Put the Preamp and an 800W DClass amp, and make a mini version of a 200S. Make the preamp tube glow visible. Perhaps, in something like the beta case height about 12-15” wide and under 10lbs. Then I’ll give it a try. I also own a 200S 215 cab that I’ll never gig again. Tho I might be persuaded to bring out my 412 Sunn cab which weighs half as much as the 200s cab. But in all likelihood, i’ll probably never gig any of them again. Need a cab anyone? Then downsize the cabs, PLEASE SMALL LIGHT TOO. sure keep the giants. But..To fit in modern vehicles, Smaller and lighter high end 115’s, 215’s 212’s & 112’s, 410’s and redesigned audio specs to compete with the likes of Mesa, Bergantino, Bareface etc. then I’m a potential customer. Until then I’m out. To me, as it is now, it’s just an homage to a simpler time. And for that, I’ve got an original I can revisit; in storage…….. which pretty much speaks for itself. lol
For that matter why buy a brand new one when you can own one Conrad had a hand in……..
For that matter why buy a brand new one when you can own one Conrad had a hand in……..
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Apparently Beta Basses are shipping right after the Leads.
They're planning on releasing more modern stuff. Just wanted to get some classics out first I guess. For now it's just the Betas. No word on the 200S yet.
What would be the point of this???
"Redesign Sunn amps to not sound like Sunn amps at all. Make them sound modern and sterile, then I will buy a new unproven (near vapor-ware) Sunn that sounds like a Mesa but without the Mesa track record and support."
I mean, seriously? If you want Mesa/Bergantino modern stuff, why on earth would you just not buy a Mesa and a Barefoot cab?
The point of Sunn's return is to bring back yesteryear's sound of Sunn. Not to sound like an uncolored DI with a power amp attached to it.
That's like saying, "I want GM to resurrect Pontiac and come out with a new Trans Am, but redesign the engine specs to compete with Hyundai, Mazda, Tesla, etc. then I'm a potential customer. Until then I'm out."
Just completely misses the point.
Yeah, remember what happen to the Acoustic 360/361 relaunch?
Acoustic USA Launches With Revamped 360/361 Bass Rig
After a minute, nothing. Even Flea sold the Six he had. They were here on TalkBass for sale for a while.
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/flea-selling-his-acoustic-rigs.1451470/
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/ac...e-freight-shipping-available-for-600.1444505/
Too big, too much money to relive the past.
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I'm pretty sure it's aimed at people who want Betas lol
The only thing I can find from someone who received one had never even heard one when he ordered
Yet, I see posts here by curmudgeons that can’t handle dealing with more than a “tone” control, and bellyache about four bands of EQ.
They’re already well stocked with 70’s Model T’s.Here comes the Sunn!
That’s me
Actually lately I’ve gotten back into appreciating the virtues of the Baxandall tone controls.
Mitsubishi literally did this but worse with their Eclipse.
