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Tube head on a budget?

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Sgt Baker

Aug 20, 2010
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#1
Hey dudes, I'm interested in makin the leap from combo to stack. I'm really looking for a Sleep/ Om kinda tone, with some funk capabilities thrown in. You dudes know of something like that without through down TOO much dill?
 
#10
Peavey Alphabass. Great little amp, with a lot of tonal variety...

160 Watts @ 2 & 4 Ohms

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Here is a video I did using an Ampeg 810E, Dan Electro Cool Cat OD, and Stingray Classic 4 -

(The camera's audio isn't the best, but, It will definitely give you an idea of available tone)

 
#11
sammyfallen said:
Peavey Alphabass. Great little amp, with a lot of tonal variety...

160 Watts @ 2 & 4 Ohms

amp2.gif


Here is a video I did using an Ampeg 810E, Dan Electro Cool Cat OD, and Stingray Classic 4 -

(The camera's audio isn't the best, but, It will definitely give you an idea of available tone)

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Is that my old rig that you're using? :D

Yeah, the AlphaBass is a good clean tube amp. It's even better when you get one with an 810e for $400. :D

Yeah, I'm jealous of you for getting a good deal, even if I made it.
 
#12
christw said:
Is that my old rig that you're using? :D

Yeah, the AlphaBass is a good clean tube amp. It's even better when you get one with an 810e for $400. :D

Yeah, I'm jealous of you for getting a good deal, even if I made it.
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Very true. I put maybe $20.00 in grille cloth and bought some bedliner. Cab and amp look 100X better now, also did some work on the head case so I can rack it. I love it, I am always sure to set the master to full then use the pre gain to set volume. You should hear the little guy with 2 810E's. It has the perfect amount of power for my needs. My 300T and SVT may be coming up for sale very soon. It has alot to offer for such little price...
 
#15
zachoff said:
Al Cisneros used a V4B when I saw Sleep a few months back... Along with an SVT and one other head. Anyway, that's as good as any & I used to use a Bassman 135 and it worked until my guitar player got a V4 and 412.
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Considering Sleep broke up in the 90's, you either meant a few years back (and have a liberal interpretation of "a few") or you're referring to Om.
 
#18
Theyre not touring as of now, they played ATP and thats all Im aware of. A few years ago Al said he was done with the whole stoner caravan deal. But I sure as s*** hope not! But anyway.. VB-2 or Alphabass. whatchu guys suggest?
 
#19
AlphaBass is actually 170w @ 4 ohm, 160w @ 2 ohm. I read the manual online when I got it. :cool:

Anyways, that is not a sound that the AlphaBass can do in my opinion. An SVT or V4B will get you on the right road for sure. I put my SVT-II to 10, plugged in a P bass, and played on my 610 and it was sick. I see why people love 'em for it. It's just not my tone and that's why I sold it. I do like the tones, don't get me wrong, it's just not me.
 

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