Thunderfunk Amp club!

[Groove Doctor]

Do a search on the Gold Chip upgrade too.

 

[gnlcrazy]

TFB 800 b2 with ampeg 8-10 usa heritage, what number am i for thunderfunk club , this rig kills .

 

[hennessybass]

Thought I would report back again. My Tfunk went on the road with me this past weekend for a 3 date run along the gulf coast.

I ended up getting the Cabbage Case from Dave. It's expensive, but a very nice case. Not too big, and I have room in the case for power cable, two speaker cables, and a pretty long inst cable. Also stuck a few spare fuses in there. The case held up very well in the trailer and seems like a solid piece of gear. Pretty happy with the purchase.

The sound was nice. The Tfunk never broke a sweat. I was actually finding the amp a little on the edgy side for my taste. A little too much growl when you get cooking. I started rolling the Timber knob just a click or two to the left for a little more bootie, and cutting about one click around 600.

Very nice.

 

[Joebone]

sorry for my english, my words are frequently wrong or improper.
judging the clarity: if you mean "detailed" and intelligibility of the frequencies that compose the tonal output of the bass+ amp system, it's the T-Funk.
It's equilibrium is built, in my opinion and perception, from the well known warmth and pregnant midrange that is, at the same time, quick, thick, tri-dimensional and detailed.
As Kjung said, the STM sounds wider and more extended, but when I play in a band context, with the T funk I can hear every nuance and detail. With some basses and the wrong cab, the Genz can "disappear" in the mix or produce a pocket tone, if you prefer, whereas the TFunk is always clear and focused thanks to the midrange detail and quality. That detail in the midrange and quality of the midrange is, IMO, one of the differencies that set the Funk tone apart from the others, if you like it, of course...

Hear, hear. I was on the verge of selling my 750A until I played fretless through it last night - the degree of nuance and feeling was well beyond my TH500, and I'm gonna guess that it relates to a superior pre-amp design, that can grab those details.

 

[sratas]

Hear, hear. I was on the verge of selling my 750A until I played fretless through it last night - the degree of nuance and feeling was well beyond my TH500, and I'm gonna guess that it relates to a superior pre-amp design, that can grab those details.

be quiet...Joebone...we all agree that in a sort of midlife crisis we may sell our jewels, I did in the past.....
pay attention, if you sell it, you will regret it and buy it again after a while, the T-Funk is very special.
Myself...in this moment of my life I'm using also a very good Markbass Big bang but my T-Funk stays in my stable, no matter how much playing time it gets, sooner or later it will master the house, as always has been...

 

[flbass82]

Greetings to the Thunderfunk amp club! Fairly new to TB, but loving all the great info and gear here! Recently picked up a TFB 420 here off the classifieds that Dave modified with gold chip and bumped up the wattage. Sounds amazing with my pair of aggie gs 112's! Now I just need to get a rack for it. Wondered if I could get a number for the club? Pic of the rig is posted.

 

[zwkoch]

Evening guys. I am looking over one of the TFs in the classifieds, but I have a few questions first. I currently own a nice Mesa M6, that I like, but don't love. It is a good amp, handles my 6 string and 15 effects pedals really well. With the bubinga and mahogany on my bass, it can be a touch brash at times. How close is the TF750 tonally to a Mesa M6? I am also a touch intimidated by all of the knobs on the front of the cab, how easy is it to dial in a nice warm punchy tone quickly? Nearly all of the sound samples on TF website are slap, how does it sound fingerstyle? Thanks.

 

[jastacey]

I have a TF 550 and yes it can get a nice warm punchy tone/sound, the parametric Eq, you really don't need to fool with that much ( I only use it to take care of any boomyness in a few rooms, when they present them self ) I personally like the tube setting and the only other controls are the enhance and the timber, that I really use to adjust for tone

 

[sratas]

Evening guys. I am looking over one of the TFs in the classifieds, but I have a few questions first. I currently own a nice Mesa M6, that I like, but don't love. It is a good amp, handles my 6 string and 15 effects pedals really well. With the bubinga and mahogany on my bass, it can be a touch brash at times. How close is the TF750 tonally to a Mesa M6? I am also a touch intimidated by all of the knobs on the front of the cab, how easy is it to dial in a nice warm punchy tone quickly? Nearly all of the sound samples on TF website are slap, how does it sound fingerstyle? Thanks.

very different sounding head.
the M6 is amongst the most aggressive and loud amps out there, whereas the TF is much more polite and warm. It lacks the sizzly highs of the M6 and the lows are mellower. The M6 punches out more extended and deep bass, the TF has a punchy, refined lowend that is more tight and defined, for sure. Overall, you could find it a tad middy at first glance if you are comparing it to the M6. Also the dynamics are different, with the the M6 being the most responsive with a great perceived volume.
I have to say that I prefer the TF tone over the M6/M9 one, but they are both great amps and it's only a matter of personal taste...

 

[KJung]

very different sounding head.
the M6 is amongst the most aggressive and loud amps out there, whereas the TF is much more polite and warm. It lacks the sizzly highs of the M6 and the lows are mellower. The M6 punches out more extended and deep bass, the TF has a punchy, refined lowend that is more tight and defined, for sure. Overall, you could find it a tad middy at first glance if you are comparing it to the M6. Also the dynamics are different, with the the M6 being the most responsive with a great perceived volume.
I have to say that I prefer the TF tone over the M6/M9 one, but they are both great amps and it's only a matter of personal taste...

+1 The M6 results in a 'whoa' response when you hear it. The TF results in a 'mmmmmm' response when you hear it

 

[zwkoch]

Thank you so much for the honest feedback. Not being able to try the amp before I buy, or being able to return it, I think I will stick with what I have for now. Your input has been incredibly helpful.

 

[chicago_mike]

Any TF owners play thru an EBS valvedrive and a TF amp???

Curious as how well they mix.

 

[Rapisme]

Just picked one up in the classifieds, should have never sold the previous ones ( but times got tough! ). Anywho now soon to be proud owner of the 800. Can I get a number!

 

[zwkoch]

Just pulled the trigger on the upgraded TF750-A.

 

[dmrogers]

Just pulled the trigger on the upgraded TF750-A.

You are going to love it! The Thunderfunk is sooooo versatile. I can't remember any venue I have played that I had problems dialing in the tone I wanted/needed.
The EQ section works great. Plus the Enhance and Timbre adjustments are icing on the cake.

These heads are rock solid. Built like a tank. Plus, you have the personal service of Dave.

Congrats, let us know how it goes when you get it.

 

[deanovw]

I just picked up a used TFB550-B.

The first gig with it is in a few days. First impressions are good.

It is a little noisy. Is this common?
Some of the pots are a little scratchy too. It may need a service.

I am in the UK so cannot send it back to the USA really but I do have a really good amp tech near me.

Can I get a number?

 

[sratas]

I just picked up a used TFB550-B.

The first gig with it is in a few days. First impressions are good.

It is a little noisy. Is this common?
Some of the pots are a little scratchy too. It may need a service.

I am in the UK so cannot send it back to the USA really but I do have a really good amp tech near me.

Can I get a number?

It's normal to hear the hum of the conventional iron transformer and the fan noise, to a lesser degree.
For the pots...try to twist them from one side to the other 4-5 times, usually this move cleans up the oxydated dirt in the pots...

 

[deanovw]

It's normal to hear the hum of the conventional iron transformer and the fan noise, to a lesser degree.
For the pots...try to twist them from one side to the other 4-5 times, usually this move cleans up the oxydated dirt in the pots...

Thanks sratas, it does have a slight hum. It is cool to know this is normal and as I only tend to play live, it shouldn't be an issue.

I will give the pots a few twists to clean 'em up.

 

[dmrogers]

Thanks sratas, it does have a slight hum. It is cool to know this is normal and as I only tend to play live, it shouldn't be an issue.

I will give the pots a few twists to clean 'em up.

The 550B is a great head. I still gig with mine even though I picked it up as a backup. The quality of Thunderfunk is what drew me to purchase my first one.

You can hear a small hum in them, but it really isn't noticeable unless you are in a dead quiet room and trying to listen for it.

I would suggest you get some electronics cleaner, clean the pots (turning them through their entire range several times seems to do the trick) and clean the 1/4" inputs/outputs by inserting a 1/4" plug several times.

Take some time to learn (experiment) with the EQ. It has a very useful EQ section as well as the Enhance and Timbre adjustment.

Congrats!

 

[DrumsAndBass]

I'm shopping for a TFB-800 B2. I'm planning on putting it in a 4 space rack. I could put the TF amp in the middle of the rack. Would this allow enough ventilation for the amp?
Also, does the TF amp have side vents? because they might be partly blocked by the rack. I'll rethink my 4 space rack idea and simply put the head on top of the cab if that's what's better for the amp.