That’s normally what I do (although in the pic above i had the 410 on top). There’s a pretty big chance I’m gonna grab another 115 and just use the 2 15s for bigger stages/shows.You might consider putting it on top of the 410 when using both.
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The Fender Super Bassman 300 thread
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Cool! But, you know, the 115 should give you a little less SPL than the 410. I think the combination you have is ideal. But, if you really like the 15s that much, then more power to you. Enjoy!
Over the past few gigs, the SB300 has become my #1. The note definition, the depth and impact of the lows, the sparkle and slice of the highs, the clarity and growl of the mids... simply stunning. It’s more than worth the carry.
I find it actually brings out lows and highs from cabinets that I didn’t think they were capable of reproducing. It maintains the unique voice of each instrument better than any amp I’ve tried And it does all that while sounding warm, powerful, and musical.
Dang.
I find it actually brings out lows and highs from cabinets that I didn’t think they were capable of reproducing. It maintains the unique voice of each instrument better than any amp I’ve tried And it does all that while sounding warm, powerful, and musical.
Dang.
Yup. SB300 is my #1 since it arrived in July. 23 gigs and well worth the carry.
It’s not that my D-class amps don’t sound great, it’s just that it takes me more effort to get the sound I want out of them. I guess I was trying to replicate what the SB300 does naturally.
I have a little pedal board, which had on it a Cali76, and different dirt pedals, which gave me what I wanted out of the D-class amps. Now the compressor and all the dirt is off the board. I get enough “give” out of the SB300 while still able to have the punch needed. My board now just has my tuner and a few actual effects rather than all the tone sculpting/utility pedals.
Also, I’m trotting-out basses I hadn’t been gigging for a long time. My Thumb Bass, which always seemed to have trouble cutting through in my current band, jumps out as it should.
Oh, and sometimes it’s the little things, like the new amp smell, or the way it sounds like I’ve lit a gas grille when I flip the stand-by switch. *woosh* =D
Am I drinking the Kool-Aide? You bet. Very happy, and my 58yo back doesn’t seem to mind the schlepp. Still raving after a few months.
It’s not that my D-class amps don’t sound great, it’s just that it takes me more effort to get the sound I want out of them. I guess I was trying to replicate what the SB300 does naturally.
I have a little pedal board, which had on it a Cali76, and different dirt pedals, which gave me what I wanted out of the D-class amps. Now the compressor and all the dirt is off the board. I get enough “give” out of the SB300 while still able to have the punch needed. My board now just has my tuner and a few actual effects rather than all the tone sculpting/utility pedals.
Also, I’m trotting-out basses I hadn’t been gigging for a long time. My Thumb Bass, which always seemed to have trouble cutting through in my current band, jumps out as it should.
Oh, and sometimes it’s the little things, like the new amp smell, or the way it sounds like I’ve lit a gas grille when I flip the stand-by switch. *woosh* =D
Am I drinking the Kool-Aide? You bet. Very happy, and my 58yo back doesn’t seem to mind the schlepp. Still raving after a few months.
Haven't had a gig in over six weeks, and this Saturday I'll be leaving the SB300 home to give my recently acquired Reeves Custom 225 a run. Looking forward to hearing how it sits in the mix compared to the SB300.
The last two I had were a Genzler MG800, and most recently, a Bergantino B|Amp. Both amps were amazing, and I’d be perfectly happy to gig with either again. That said, however, neither can nail the huge tube sound (while still having great clarity) that the SB300 has. And they weren’t designed for that, so it’s nothing against them.
Each to their own.... some ppl don't like, want the tube amp sound. That's cool. I do. I've still got a B|Amp and it is indeed a terrific amp. But I find it VERY hard to leave my all tube amps behind, unless there's lotsa stairs, poor access to the stage etc
I agree. Different strokes for different folks and all that. I loved my B|Amp, but I’m getting *my* sound more to my wants with the Super Bassman.
I’ve got it pretty good (or bad, depending on how you look at it) in that I own the PA, lighting, trailer, etc for my band, so transportation and weight/size are not an issue. That 65lb tube head isn’t much of a bother when we’re already loading in multiple dual 18’s, etc.
I'm in the same boat except, I'm mainly a weekend warrior. I have a Bergantino rig as well (Forte with/HDN 322 setup) and SB with 410 and the SB still gets all of the use. The two rigs give me more flexibility than I deserve.
Am a weekend warrior also, except for weeks like last, 6 gigs as well as my day job 
Still... I lug my tube amps with me 90% of the time
Still... I lug my tube amps with me 90% of the time
67 years young now and still happy to carry one of my tube heads to a gig, often the Super Bassman. I have compromised slightly in that I use a Mesa Subway 800+ for practices and as a backup - the first non tube head I have ever owned which is close enough for me to use as a substitute in such situations. But nothing comes close to the sheer weight and versatility of the Super Bassman into my neo 810 (even if the 810 is considerable overkill for most of my gigs these days.
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I had a tube go out during soundcheck recently. Going to retube the whole sucker. Anyone try any specific tubes in the pre that you recommend? I’m doing GrooveTubes in the power section, as I already have a few boxes of matched sets.
I always use the "Main Speaker" output, but yesterday I accidentally plugged into the "External Speaker" output. I got a distorted machine-gun noise like the amp was exploding. Switched outputs and it sounded fine. Anybody hear anything like this before? I thought the two were the same thing...
Mine is in at the tech at the moment getting new output tubes. I've been going to guy for 10 years and he's the local authorised Fender repairer. FWIW he mentioned that the 12at7 (phase inverter?) needs to have very very closely matched halves in the SB, moreso than most amps.
Had something weird happen when I did that, but kain't remember if it was like your noise. It did make me check more closely in future tho
Exactly this. I have the B|Amp also, it's a lot of Amp to only be used sparingly but I don't want to not have it at my disposal. I don't even take it as my spare, my Quilter BB800 gets those duties.
Opened for a decent sized sold out show last night, and of course took my SBM along, and my Neo 410. Another 410 was also supplied so we ran both, and damn, I was blown away by the sound. The extra power from running a 410, and getting some speakers closer to ear height, made a massive difference. I can see a second 410 in the near future.
Ignore the Ampeg, that was the headliner’s amp. Wasn’t plugged in while the Bassman was.
Ignore the Ampeg, that was the headliner’s amp. Wasn’t plugged in while the Bassman was.
