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The Acoustic Club
- Thread starter The Owl
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Got a chance to stop by the local GC today after work and test out the new wares. I'm looking to replace my practice amp because the one I use currently(Peavey Max126) fuzzes really badly on the low notes(which is very annoying), bear in mind this occurs even at relatively low volumes. I attribute this to the small(6.5") driver used. Aside from that I generally like this little combo, so I was looking to replace it with it's slightly larger counterpart, the Max110.
My logic is that if four 10" drivers work for performance than a single 10" will work well for low volume practice. I get to GC and try out the Peavey, and it sounds good, but it rattles when I hit the lows, I was wondering if it was the price tag or sticker on the grill or maybe the grill itself, but I couldn't seem to isolate it. I'm playing with the EQ nobs at 5 and the volume(gain) at 4, with about 30-40% volume from the bass, so I wasn't pushing it hard enough that it should be distorting or fuzzing(IMHO).
An interesting aside: Every bass I picked up had the volume maxed, the PU balance all the way clockwise, and the EQ maxed.
Back on track; My main reason for going to GC was to pit the little Peavey against the little Acoustic(the B10) that has been recently released. In fact my primary reason for this post is because I couldn't find any reviews, and little information in general, about this new little combo anywhere(and my google kung fu is strong). I will concede in advance that I also wanted to check out the B600H.
I plugged into the little B10(which was very aesthetic btw) and leveled the EQ and volume knobs at 12:00. I was absolutely amazed at the sound it produced. The note clarity was astounding. I've played on Peaveys, the Line6 bass combos(and the Spider III[which was far better than the LD series IMO]), and Fenders, and none of them had the definition of sound that this Acoustic had.
It was about as loud as I'd expect it to be, it's only 10 watts and I'm just using it for practice after all, but I still can't get over how good it sounded. The highs were clear and bright, as were the mids. The lows were well defined but mellow, and, dare I say, warm. At the levels that I played there was absolutely no distortion, no fuzzing, buzzing, hissing, popping, or humming.
To say that the Acoustic won this "Battle of the Little Combos"(at least in my ear) would be a gross understatement. I can honestly say I have yet to play a combo that size that sounded as good.
Of course I then plugged into the B600H sitting on top of the 8X10, leveled the EQ, and found it to sound as good as I had hoped and better still. I believe I will be attempting to acquire one of those in the year to come, but the B10 is to be had post haste(I would have walked out with it were I not broke till payday[stupid bills]). Hopefully this lengthy read will provide insight to anyone looking for information on these fine products.
-Johnny
My logic is that if four 10" drivers work for performance than a single 10" will work well for low volume practice. I get to GC and try out the Peavey, and it sounds good, but it rattles when I hit the lows, I was wondering if it was the price tag or sticker on the grill or maybe the grill itself, but I couldn't seem to isolate it. I'm playing with the EQ nobs at 5 and the volume(gain) at 4, with about 30-40% volume from the bass, so I wasn't pushing it hard enough that it should be distorting or fuzzing(IMHO).
An interesting aside: Every bass I picked up had the volume maxed, the PU balance all the way clockwise, and the EQ maxed.
Back on track; My main reason for going to GC was to pit the little Peavey against the little Acoustic(the B10) that has been recently released. In fact my primary reason for this post is because I couldn't find any reviews, and little information in general, about this new little combo anywhere(and my google kung fu is strong). I will concede in advance that I also wanted to check out the B600H.
I plugged into the little B10(which was very aesthetic btw) and leveled the EQ and volume knobs at 12:00. I was absolutely amazed at the sound it produced. The note clarity was astounding. I've played on Peaveys, the Line6 bass combos(and the Spider III[which was far better than the LD series IMO]), and Fenders, and none of them had the definition of sound that this Acoustic had.
It was about as loud as I'd expect it to be, it's only 10 watts and I'm just using it for practice after all, but I still can't get over how good it sounded. The highs were clear and bright, as were the mids. The lows were well defined but mellow, and, dare I say, warm. At the levels that I played there was absolutely no distortion, no fuzzing, buzzing, hissing, popping, or humming.
To say that the Acoustic won this "Battle of the Little Combos"(at least in my ear) would be a gross understatement. I can honestly say I have yet to play a combo that size that sounded as good.
Of course I then plugged into the B600H sitting on top of the 8X10, leveled the EQ, and found it to sound as good as I had hoped and better still. I believe I will be attempting to acquire one of those in the year to come, but the B10 is to be had post haste(I would have walked out with it were I not broke till payday[stupid bills]). Hopefully this lengthy read will provide insight to anyone looking for information on these fine products.
-Johnny
I just got a B100 Combo for my birhtday, and i have yet to use it to its full potential. I hate hijacking the thread but does anyone know a good EQ setting for a sort of Funk/slap sound? Also for a deep concentrated reggae sound. its got a 4 knob EQ
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In the late '70's I had a couple of Acoustic amps, long sonce sold , but I've always kept this little combo,
The website has on-line manuals including suggested settings:
www.acousticamplification.com
Hope this helps.
Just joined up and found the Acoustic thread... great!
I've got an Acoustic 220 and am looking to get a new cabinet for it. Given the high (by todays standards) THD (5%), any comments on a single 15" or 2x10" cabinet that would suit for small/medium-sized venues?
I've been looking at a Peavey TVX 210 (4-ohm) or Ampeg B-115E (8-ohm).
Tnx
I've got an Acoustic 220 and am looking to get a new cabinet for it. Given the high (by todays standards) THD (5%), any comments on a single 15" or 2x10" cabinet that would suit for small/medium-sized venues?
I've been looking at a Peavey TVX 210 (4-ohm) or Ampeg B-115E (8-ohm).
Tnx
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Just got this in today, I upgraded from a 20 watt guitar amp that has a horrible case of the mega farts when you turn it up past 1. I played through it at the store and loved it. Couldnt turn up as much as I wanted to so can anyone tell me how it sounds when you crank the gain?
Just got this in today, I upgraded from a 20 watt guitar amp that has a horrible case of the mega farts when you turn it up past 1. I played through it at the store and loved it. Couldnt turn up as much as I wanted to so can anyone tell me how it sounds when you crank the gain?
IME you'd be well served by turning the gain up till the clip indicator light comes on steadily, then backing it off till it lights only on your hardest-hit notes (with my stock MIA Precision, that's usually just below 12 o'clock). Use the volume knob to control your level. That will give you a nice aggressive sound, but the B200H, like most non-hybrid SS amps, does not really have a "good" preamp distortion like a tube amp; instead, they clip, which is not a good sound.
IME, to get max "high gain" effect out of this amp, keep the gain below total clip and bump up some EQ past 2 o'clock, which will adds to your overall output signal and produces an overdriven edge.
It really is a nice sounding amp, and very easy to use. Looks like a good cab setup, too. Congrats!
#98) sulfur
And as a reminder, the master list of club member numbers is on page 30 of this thread, post #597:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444198&page=30
And as a reminder, the master list of club member numbers is on page 30 of this thread, post #597:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444198&page=30
Just got an early gift, Acoustic b200 combo.....such a nice tone! ... No real discernible buzz or noise as Ive read some have. I did not get a manual, but as far as I understand, the combo is running a 4 ohm speaker, so its at 200 watts alone... The Acoustic 115 cab is 8 ohm, so I can run it as an extension but that will drop my wattage down? It looks like the 115 cab is a little wider but the height is the same as the with of the combo, so if I turn the 115 sideways and put the b200 on top they are the same width..be an interesting little stack.... Ill post pics when I get some....Damn impressed with it...and its LOUD....Did I mention its got great fat tone! Been practicing with an 8 inch ibanez bass amp, and the bottom this 15 pumps is a whole new world. Air is moving around my bedroom now....and the neighbors are well aware of my practice schedule.
I just received via UPS a B200 today for some gigs over the next couple of weeks.
Added to my recently acquired 150 head, and 301 cabinet plus the B600H and B810 rig for larger gigs! The B600H through the B810 and 301 together sound, well, you can imagine! Merry Christmas to all!
Added to my recently acquired 150 head, and 301 cabinet plus the B600H and B810 rig for larger gigs! The B600H through the B810 and 301 together sound, well, you can imagine! Merry Christmas to all!
#99) Catfish Studios
ANNNNNNND!!!
DING DING DING DING DING!!!!!
#100) STACKNOBUSER!!!!!
Our 100th member and many thanks to this man for being instrumental in getting the new Acoustic line of amps out to the public!
ANNNNNNND!!!
DING DING DING DING DING!!!!!
#100) STACKNOBUSER!!!!!
Our 100th member and many thanks to this man for being instrumental in getting the new Acoustic line of amps out to the public!
WE DID IT!! 100 members BEFORE Christmas, congatulations to everyone who's joined this wonderful little brotherhood of Loud and Blue, a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
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