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Thunderfunk 750 owners unite! round deuce
- Thread starter funkometer
- Start date
- Feb 8, 2005
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- Endorsing Artist: Bag End - Dean Markley - Thunderfunk
I use my 750 with the Whappo Jr and find it to be a superb matchup, but as to your question...
I sometimes use my Eden D410 (the older design like the SWR Goliath) and find those two work nicely as well. The Thunderfunk has a very strong midrange presence and the slightly scooped character of the older Eden design (like the SWR) balances out quite well.
Before I started using Accugroove, I also would use an Eden 410XLT and did not like it as much. The XLT's more-or-less built in lower mid bump did not get along with the Thunderfunk as well and I had to EQ quite a bit to get an even tone. I do not have to do this with my older Eden.
Of course, I like the Whappo Jr best in that it gives me the most even tone; the 750 even more so than the 550.
FWIW
I use a TF750 with the AE410. Haven't gigged it yet, so it's never been up past apartment levels. So far, it sounds fantastic. Mids are super punchy without being too strong to tame (my biggest problem with the Schroeders I used to own). Nice tight low end, and a very usable treble control that will range from sparkly to fat. I love this combination, and if Mike Pope hadn't just released his preamp, I'd be able to say that my amp GAS was gone entirely.
I really need to hear some gigging reviews as that is where it's really at anybody out there playing live with either a Berg HS or AE410 and the 750A?
bought mine this week @ ebay. can't wait to get it!
Should be there ~6 days. You will enjoy it I am sure. Killed me to sell it
Chef
In Memoriam
Hey guys,
I am selling my TF750A here's the thread...
She is like brand new and needs to go....
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6524506#post6524506
I am selling my TF750A here's the thread...
She is like brand new and needs to go....
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6524506#post6524506
Dr Funk
"If you ain't appearing then you be disappearing"
I am patiently awaiting mine right now also. I hope it will replace my back breaking DB750. As it is my WT800 gets all the play time because of weight. It just is slightly shy on power, or more accurately, headroom. I am hoping the TF750A is gonna end up my go to amp.
Quadzilla
Supporting Member
I am patiently awaiting mine right now also. I hope it will replace my back breaking DB750. As it is my WT800 gets all the play time because of weight. It just is slightly shy on power, or more accurately, headroom. I am hoping the TF750A is gonna end up my go to amp.
I think that you will be a very happy man. Luvin my 750A!
Dr Funk
"If you ain't appearing then you be disappearing"
Very pleased to hear that!
Dr Funk
"If you ain't appearing then you be disappearing"
I will be able to speak to the wealth of sonic tonality that this amplifier offers. Right now I am on a honeymoon of sorts with it. Seems that with every instrument I plug in it's a new awakening. Compressor kills, sounds large and truly the most versatile amp I've ever used and very loud DB750 / Heartrock loud. It's so fast seems to throw the sound out of the cabinets into the room. The Timbre control changes the voicing noticeably in one click. I love it pretty much flat settings across the boards. so far at 8 ohms. Can't wait for a full band gig where I can let it breath Had a great conversation with Dave today and feel I've found the missing link amp... now about that new 610 slant top Dave... 
gregbackstrom
These aren't stock curves--things move around!
I will be able to speak to the wealth of sonic tonality that this amplifier offers. Right now I am on a honeymoon of sorts with it. Seems that with every instrument I plug in it's a new awakening. Compressor kills, sounds large and truly the most versatile amp I've ever used and very loud DB750 / Heartrock loud. It's so fast seems to throw the sound out of the cabinets into the room. The Timbre control changes the voicing noticeably in one click. I love it pretty much flat settings across the boards. so far at 8 ohms. Can't wait for a full band gig where I can let it breath Had a great conversation with Dave today and feel I've found the missing link amp... now about that new 610 slant top Dave...
My 750-A just arrived. I'm pairing it with a Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 1000, and it has the punchiest, fastest, most amazing sound! I can hardly wait for my next gig (which is a Christmas party next Saturday).
- (a very happy) Greg
Dr Funk
"If you ain't appearing then you be disappearing"
Hello, just had to chime in, I am absolutely lovin' my Thunderfunk 750-A. I pair it with two 8 ohm Accugroove Tri-112L's (ceramic drivers), and I've been running a Roland Powered Subwoofer D-Bass 115X (250 watt Neo sub) underneath for some extra lows. Don't laugh at the Roland; it actually has a fat respectable boom to it and is super fast! It is the missing link that fills in the bottom for the 12's and allows me to fine tune the sub bass to the room, with adjustable volume and crossover. I run it from the Line Out on the front panel of the TFB-750A.
The 750A has the clearest, most articulate sound that I have been searching for my six string bass, and has the most flexible EQ and routing options you could ever want. The DI is super clean.
I am floored by this amp and have stopped looking. It can sculpt any sound. I have had it since January (I preordered) and it still blows me away every time I plug it in, or even just think about it. I'll post some pics soon.
I heartily recommend this amp to anyone, any style. The "switch" makes a big difference in the tone, as well. The mahogany 6 string bass loves the Tube setting, and the Fender Precision Deluxe USA five string loves the SS setting.
It takes a little more work to get a good upright sound out of it, but it is in there. The parametric is great at eliminating feedback. The Radial PZ-PRE in front of the amp works wonders for the upright.
With electric basses I often run it flat, with maybe a little Treble boost for dead strings, a little boost at 4 khZ, and a little cut @600hZ to get rid of some honk. I can boost up the super lows @30-40hZ to get more "loudness" without volume, and fill up the sub area, even without the Roland.
The Timbre control has a profound effect on the tone with just the slightest turn. I feel like I have hardly scratched the surface of possibilities with this amp, and I am already getting by and large the best tone of my life! You have to love FOUR bands of parametric EQ...
It sounds amazing with just the two Tri-112L's, but the Roland just takes the low end to a whole new level, especially outside!
I love my TFB-750A
The 750A has the clearest, most articulate sound that I have been searching for my six string bass, and has the most flexible EQ and routing options you could ever want. The DI is super clean.
I am floored by this amp and have stopped looking. It can sculpt any sound. I have had it since January (I preordered) and it still blows me away every time I plug it in, or even just think about it. I'll post some pics soon.
I heartily recommend this amp to anyone, any style. The "switch" makes a big difference in the tone, as well. The mahogany 6 string bass loves the Tube setting, and the Fender Precision Deluxe USA five string loves the SS setting.
It takes a little more work to get a good upright sound out of it, but it is in there. The parametric is great at eliminating feedback. The Radial PZ-PRE in front of the amp works wonders for the upright.
With electric basses I often run it flat, with maybe a little Treble boost for dead strings, a little boost at 4 khZ, and a little cut @600hZ to get rid of some honk. I can boost up the super lows @30-40hZ to get more "loudness" without volume, and fill up the sub area, even without the Roland.
The Timbre control has a profound effect on the tone with just the slightest turn. I feel like I have hardly scratched the surface of possibilities with this amp, and I am already getting by and large the best tone of my life! You have to love FOUR bands of parametric EQ...
It sounds amazing with just the two Tri-112L's, but the Roland just takes the low end to a whole new level, especially outside!
I love my TFB-750A
gregbackstrom
These aren't stock curves--things move around!
Let us know what you think.
I just played a New Year's Eve gig in a difficult room with the TFB 750-A and two Epifani cabinets: A UL2-410 and a UL2-112. My funk-rock-swing band was tightly packed on a corner-loaded band-stand with drape-covered full-length windows behind us. With my Mike Lull M5V (my go-to bass), my sound was pretty full, but I couldn't figure out how to dial in the lean punch that I like to achieve. It was still a very successful gig, but I realized that I need to spend more time getting to know this amp.
Today, I spent some time playing with the semi-parametric EQ section. After a little A/B 'ing, I was able to pretty closly replicate my Mike Pope MPP-1's flat setting by making minor cuts in the 750-A's bass and midrange frequencies. After making my adjustments, I was impressed with the Thunderfunk's greatly-enhanced high-frequency performance.
For me, the TFB 750-A is not a simple plug-and-play amp. But I've discovered that it's really flexible if you put in the time it takes to get to know it!
As always, YMMV!
- Greg
