That's a pretty big bump if you're running into 4 Ohms.
Right around 290 watts RMS running KT-120's into 4 Ohms.
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The Official Reeves Bass Amp Thread
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That's a pretty big bump if you're running into 4 Ohms.
Right around 290 watts RMS running KT-120's into 4 Ohms.
Hey, one of you send me the amp so I can get my own impression of the mids, please!
Sounds nice; which polar pattern did you use on the mic? I can only imagine what the amp would sound like into one of my LDS cabs. I don't need that much power (or weight), maybe I talk Reeves into a 50 watt version. 
If you heard my 225 clips on youtube, I have mid control off on all of them.
Most recent
I documented the settings.
Vintage '64 Jazz Bass, SVT 8X10 with CTS AlNiCos
D' Addario Black Nylon Wraps. AT4050 at about 18" off grill.
Sound nice solo but I don't think it would stand up in the band mix.
Sounds nice; which polar pattern did you use on the mic? I can only imagine what the amp would sound like into one of my LDS cabs. I don't need that much power (or weight), maybe I talk Reeves into a 50 watt version.
I had the mic set to Cardioid, no pad or low cut.
No additional EQ or FX on the mix.
Light 2:1 compression on mix.
The Custom 50 is 42 pounds where the 225 is only 59.
The 225 can be dialed down to very club friendly, low recording volumes without losing the low end richness.
You might be able to use a 50 for recording, but EL34's are not going to deliver the same rich full results as the KT88's or KT-120's
I assure you this amp would sound just fine in a band mix, but my priority is recording at the moment.
No fans, whisper quiet operation.
The AlNiCo 10" drivers are much lower efficiency than modern high efficiency bass drivers.
I think around 95-96 dB SPL if I remember correctly, which results in about a 30% volume
cut compared to modern drivers.
The upside is the sweet top end under compression.
I don't push this cab very hard these days trying to preserve the original drivers, but
it held up just fine with an SVT through 900+ shows.
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I dont own a Reeves, but I thought you all would appreciate this.
This is @primussucks9126 (Paul's) amp, and his DuallyT done up to match aesthetically. Dual 15PR400's should be a real beast with any tube amp.
This is @primussucks9126 (Paul's) amp, and his DuallyT done up to match aesthetically. Dual 15PR400's should be a real beast with any tube amp.
Speakers & cab design are so critical to the sound of any amp.
I can't help wondering if some of you reporting a need to boost the mids are doing so because your drivers are not
full range????
My basses also have plenty of mids straight up, so adding mids is hardly necessary.
Pickups were wide open in that clip, but being original '64 they are much milder than modern vintage style pickups.
Looks like the 225 in that photo is setup for guitar or a very grinding bass tone.
If I want midrange grind, I just use my '79 Schecter USA Custom Shop PJ.
In my early Schecter PJ demo, camera mic only, I've got mid @9:00
Bass is also strung BEAD with rounds.
I can't help wondering if some of you reporting a need to boost the mids are doing so because your drivers are not
full range????
My basses also have plenty of mids straight up, so adding mids is hardly necessary.
Pickups were wide open in that clip, but being original '64 they are much milder than modern vintage style pickups.
Looks like the 225 in that photo is setup for guitar or a very grinding bass tone.
If I want midrange grind, I just use my '79 Schecter USA Custom Shop PJ.
In my early Schecter PJ demo, camera mic only, I've got mid @9:00
Bass is also strung BEAD with rounds.
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That DuallyT is very full range. I think your experience with your mids is due to the cab you are playing with. As good as the Ampeg 810's sound for many player's purposes, they are mid range cannons, and dont have a ton of content below 100hz, or above a certain point depending on which drivers are used.
Maybe that mid scoop just works with your cab, for your tone?
It could totally be my cab combined with very mild vintage pickups on the Jazz
My Schecter is a totally different beast with generally too much mid and treble especially if I use the bridge pickup.
The bass is all original, Tom Anderson built, so while I'd like to change out the bridge PU, I'm leaving it stock.
While pushing mids helps cut live, for recording it just tends to make the bass tone too whiney, especially noticeable
going D/I .
For the record I am pairing the Reeves with an LDS built sealed 610. It has Eminence B810s. The cab should not be mid shy. I don't want to overplay the mid thing with the amp, I'm just being picky.
That's my cab!! I plan on posting a more detailed review (with this amp and a few others) when I get to spend some more time with it.
As far as my settings go, I don't really have just 1 for my Reeves. It depends on which group I'm playing with. I just happened to take a picture with those settings. I tried those settings FFTT posted with the mids all the way off (not through the new cab yet) and liked em quite a bit! I'll probably give it a shot during a rehearsal soon.
As far as sounding grindy, I don't really think the Reeves ever gets grindy. At least not by my definition. I'm I play my Ric with some rounds and dig in, yeah, theres some grind, but those settings aren't doing it on their own. I've got a bunch of pedals for when I want that.
The Reeves has effectively killed any GAS for another amp short of a micro head for when I have to take the subway to gigs. Recently played an SVT (for the first time) and didn't really hear anything I liked. The Reeves/Hiwatt sound is it for me.
The grind is there, you just gotta dial it in.
Crappy camera mic, but you'll get the idea.
Bass
Hollow Body Guitar
What I love about this amp is that it gives you what you put into it.
These amps are considered All Purpose for a reason.
Best way I can describe it is an Old School Rock Reference Amplifier.
Crappy camera mic, but you'll get the idea.
Bass
Hollow Body Guitar
What I love about this amp is that it gives you what you put into it.
These amps are considered All Purpose for a reason.
Best way I can describe it is an Old School Rock Reference Amplifier.
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Ive got a Heil PR40 that I like very much, but I'm also looking for some new mics.
I definitely hear what youre talking about. I guess when I think grind, I picture something less subtle. Great tone though!
I definitely hear what youre talking about. I guess when I think grind, I picture something less subtle. Great tone though!
I'm debating between a Sennheiser MD-421, MD-441 and a Beyer Dynamic M-88, M-201 M-160 or a Neuman KMS 105 for vocals.
I'm choosing mics with highly directional properties to work in my less than ideal conditions.
I'll be running through my DAV BG-1 or my '52 Ampex 403-P tube mic preamp.
The clips I've posted are just going straight into my M-Audio ProjectMix, stock pres.
I'm choosing mics with highly directional properties to work in my less than ideal conditions.
I'll be running through my DAV BG-1 or my '52 Ampex 403-P tube mic preamp.
The clips I've posted are just going straight into my M-Audio ProjectMix, stock pres.
a few of those are on my radar as well! ive got a decent project studio setup in my basement at the moment (24 tracks, capable of recording a full live band).
i really want a UA solo 610 pre/di, but cant justify it right now.
ill try and record some clips real soon of the reeves in action!
i really want a UA solo 610 pre/di, but cant justify it right now.
ill try and record some clips real soon of the reeves in action!
When I was a kid, I used to love plugging into the SVT on display at my favorite music store, but I have never owned or gigged one. It took me a while (I'm almost 60 years old!) to get around to investing in an all-tube amp that 'does it' for me. IMO, if your gear actually kills GAS, you're saving money. I'm repeating myself, but it's true every time I say or type it.
