Suggestions On New Amps

[rseate]

I haven't been in the market for amps & cabinets in some time. I currently have a 70"s Fender Bassman 100w head / 4x12 cabinet, Orange Terror 500 head / Ampeg PN410-HLF that I alternate between. I don't play large venues but I continue to struggle with getting my amps to "cut through" and I don't feel a lot of "punch". I've added several outboard effects, played with EQ, different strings, etc. and still can't find what I'm looking for. I know this is probably vague but just wondering what you have found that has that classic rock tone, with some punch, that really cuts through.
Thanks!

 

[cfsporn]

Both of those amps use the Fendet tone stack which is inherently scooped. As your 410HLF also has a scooped sound, I think your problem may be lack of mids. What are your EQ settings?

 

[JimmyM]

As your 410HLF also has a scooped sound, I think your problem may be lack of mids.

His 410hlf is the Pro Neo 410hlf, which is not at all the same design as the SVT 410hlf. I've not heard the PN410hlf, but pretty sure "scooped" doesn't apply to it. However, it does apply to the Bassman and Orange head. Maybe try a PF800. It's not scooped, it's fairly light, and has punch for days.

 

[cfsporn]

His 410hlf is the Pro Neo 410hlf, which is not at all the same design as the SVT 410hlf. I've not heard the PN410hlf, but pretty sure "scooped" doesn't apply to it.

My mistake. I saw 410HLF and my mind jumped to the SVT410HLF

 

[rseate]

I recently played through an Aguilar DB 750 paired with a DB 412 cabinet. I liked the tone and it definitely had enough power to cut through. Again, not being up to date on current amps / cabinets I wasn't sure what everyone else had good experiences with.