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The Official Reeves Bass Amp Thread
- Thread starter SactoBass
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Just a helpful hint, Dave - if you use the quote function or include the screen name of the person you are questioning or commenting to, it's much less confusing for all.
I also placed an order for a 225 recently and will be pushing either a Baer ML-112, a JBL equipped tone ring Showman clone, or a BigE 110 Flex cab.
It's always good to see another praise player hanging here!
Negative perspiration!
I just can't imagine this combination NOT sounding good. I haven't experienced all of them, but this little box that Roger built is at the top of the heap of conventional designs for me. The previous champion was my AccuGroove Tri-112L that kept me GAS-free for years. The tone ring Showman with the E130 will amaze anyone who hasn't heard one! By all accounts of close encounters with the BigE's, they are a different beast. I'm looking forward to experiencing Mike's 110Flex 'in person'. Three different and tasty flavors of good on my tone platter.
Bill mentioned that the bass player from Smashing Pumpkins recently ordered two C400s. This got me thinking who else of notoriety uses Reeves?
2 C400's!
He must need one for backup. He certainly doesn't need both at the same time.
2 C400's!
It's a SHE, and yes, I got the impression it was both at once.
I think she bought four; two for her main rig and two for her backup rig.
There are other big league players who play Reeves, but they since Reeves doesn't do "play for pay", they aren't publicized.
I'd be content with one, lol. I'm hoping this coming spring it will happen. Thinking of having a post eq effects loop and DI level control added.
So I get to have rotator cuff surgery Aug 6. My C225 arrives later that week! I will find a way!!
Even two Reeves 400 is not that crazy. Haven't you guys ever played any really big places (or outside) that just suck up bass guitar?
Besides, what is the fun in being a rockstar if you can't tell the monitors crew to accommodate your bombastic Who style amp rig?
(and the crew to haul it for you)
Maybe it's been discussed already, but HOW is Reeves managing to get 400 watts from SIX KT-88's? Is there some kind of electronic voodoo wizardry afoot, or is this simply a non-RMS wattage spec? Inquiring minds MUST know! 
Maybe it's been discussed already, but HOW is Reeves managing to get 400 watts from SIX KT-88's? Is there some kind of electronic voodoo wizardry afoot, or is this simply a non-RMS wattage spec? Inquiring minds MUST know!
It has huge power and output transformers. You could have 12 power tubes but it does you no good without the right transformers. 392 watts is the number got from a very reliable source. Reeves is actually using KT120's right now. Tom Bowlus from Bass Gear Magazine commented that he saw a 12% increase when he changed to KT120's, that put the Custom 225 to 256 watts. 392 + 12% = 439. So, it is possible with capable transformers.
Cool. I ordered my C225 built with KT120's (no up-charge!) to minimize the mid-scoop - I didn't realize they brought a 12% power boost to the table.
