Sadowsky SA-200?

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Oh sure, we just love to buy $2000 amps from people who just signed on half an hour ago and tried to sneak an ad on without ponying up the $20 like I had to before I could place an ad. I'd trust you, sure.

 

Hi.

Welcome to TalkBass Low A.

Please do read up the FAQ and the stickies about selling/trading on this site.

Regards
Sam

 

Hello Low A;
it's not clear to me what your question is about.

If this is a for sale post, this is not allowed by non-supporting members.
If, however, you are a non-english speaker, and this a question about something else, please try again.

I'll give you some time to explain before I take any action here...thanks!

 

SA200s are pretty scarce these days. Popular tube amps in your price range (new or second hand) are Ampeg SVT VR and CL, Orange AD200, the new Fender Bassman range (from my own esperience) and a multitude of others. If I was only allowed one, and given your statement that you like "bug chunky tube powers" and "growling finger tone" I would be looking at an Ampeg SVT CL - but that is only my opinion. Try as many as you can to form your own opinion.

 

Hi low_A,
Welcome to talkbass!
I've got a SA200 but I rarely move it since I got the GenzBenz Streamliner.
The SA200 (with an Aguilar db212) does all my reharsals and studio work, but the Streamliner600 (with a couple of Aguilar SL112) is what is getting used for live work.
It captures that clean but warm and fat SA200 vibe almost 100%.

BUT: the SA200 is still my all time favourite amp!

 

If you can't afford the Eden, you won't like the Sadowsky pricepoint.
The one's I've seen trade go for about 2.5 times what the Eden sells for used, as far as I've seen.

There was a nice Aguilar DB680 preamp and 628 power amp for sale here recently, but that was in the same price range as I've seen used SA200's trade at; ~$2500.

 

I was at the sadowsky factory yesterday getting a preamp box and tried it. It is awesome in the tone but if have to be mobile or have no car (in a large metro city), probably not the best. Im not sure you get a lot of difference compared to other lower priced tubes that are used around here. My two cent is that Id rather have an old showman or bassman in great shape for that price (and cash to spare).
Welcome to tb by the way!

 

I know that it's not all tube, but have a look at the Genz Benz Streamliner.
I have both and I can make them sound quite similar.