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Warm sounding class d head?
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okcrum
in your chest
I used PF-500s for a few years, and PF series would be my second choice. I like the G-B because there are more tonal possibilities in it than most folks seem to think, similar to the D800. That's no coincidence, though.
No I am getting the tone I want from the d800 but not from the GK so much. It's ok though just not the right fit in this particular situation.
I can't leave my subway at the church I need it here to practice.
Thanks everybody again! I'll keep my eyes peeled on classifieds
I can't leave my subway at the church I need it here to practice.
Thanks everybody again! I'll keep my eyes peeled on classifieds
Fender Rumble 500 head. They've really listened to bass players and got it right this time. I've put up to 5 hours straight at a few practices.. Don't even get warm, pumps strong from power up to power down. A lot of EQ variation and switches for tone enhancing. Has a great distortion circuit. Built in auto compression keeps your sound even across the board. 5 year transferable warranty. Can't beat it for $400 new
The congregation can tell the difference between two class D amps? (beyond one's louder than the other?) I'm stunned.
genz benz bass amp head Streamliner 600 tube pre !!!!!!!
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 - 500W Super Light Head
The Genz Benz Streamliner sounds really good for what it is. The Aguilar sounds great as well for what it is. You could go to Americanmusical.com and do an 8 payment system on a Ampeg SVT or Fender Superbassman and get something that will give you great tone and power it as well in case you play large churches or whatnot. Cause a lot of times you get crappy mix on stage so if your louder the drummer and everyone else can hear you better. Also if you wanted to go for Aguilar 751(my favorite head) on Sweetwater they offer a 3 payment system. If you have to stay at that price then the above will work. I dislike Gallien Krueger and have blown 2 of them in the past. Also Mesa has a Prodigy amp on Sweetwater that sounds amazing! The Mesa Subway D800 sounds great as well, and same price as the Aguilar Tonehammer. If you where happy with your other Mesa then stick to your guns. I personally prefer the Tonehammer over the Mesa, but it's marginal.
But since you have a working head right now might wanna think about saving up to buy what your really want. That's what I did. I saved for 1 year and 2 months to get the Fender Suprerbassman. Had a working SWR 750x that I played while I saved. Still have the SWR, but the tone of the Fender is superb compared to the SWR. Took me a little to get used to the tube sound, but damn it does sound good.
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 - 500W Super Light Head
The Genz Benz Streamliner sounds really good for what it is. The Aguilar sounds great as well for what it is. You could go to Americanmusical.com and do an 8 payment system on a Ampeg SVT or Fender Superbassman and get something that will give you great tone and power it as well in case you play large churches or whatnot. Cause a lot of times you get crappy mix on stage so if your louder the drummer and everyone else can hear you better. Also if you wanted to go for Aguilar 751(my favorite head) on Sweetwater they offer a 3 payment system. If you have to stay at that price then the above will work. I dislike Gallien Krueger and have blown 2 of them in the past. Also Mesa has a Prodigy amp on Sweetwater that sounds amazing! The Mesa Subway D800 sounds great as well, and same price as the Aguilar Tonehammer. If you where happy with your other Mesa then stick to your guns. I personally prefer the Tonehammer over the Mesa, but it's marginal.
But since you have a working head right now might wanna think about saving up to buy what your really want. That's what I did. I saved for 1 year and 2 months to get the Fender Suprerbassman. Had a working SWR 750x that I played while I saved. Still have the SWR, but the tone of the Fender is superb compared to the SWR. Took me a little to get used to the tube sound, but damn it does sound good.
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I currently have the KXB 500 and the TH 500. I've also had the Carvin BX 500 and GK MB Fusion 500. Maybe my ear is not as discriminating as some, but I was able to dial-in the tone I wanted with all of them - eventually. After messing with all these amps, it's come down to simplicity for me. The Carvin, for example, has lots of options for fine-tuning your sound, but man it was just too confusing. I think the Aggie and the Kustom are the simplest, and I was probably happiest with the GK sound. So, in a nutshell, the best amp is either the one I just sold or the one I haven't bought yet. 
gregbackstrom
These aren't stock curves--things move around!
You can't carry a diminutive 6 lb head to and from practice and church because ... ... the bag will get dirty? IMO, portability is what makes these lightweight heads so useful!
Apart from that I would suggest you the Ampeg PF 350, I have one since 3 or 4 years so far and that little amp is just great (IME) plus it may provide that tone that you're looking for. You really can't go wrong with that head from my point of view (no I'm not an Ampeg employee haha!).
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There's warmth and there's the substance tubes bring to your tone, making it more buttery and less detached from the mix of instruments.
For this you need 12ax7 tubes in a pre or pedal, there is no substitute. Sansamp comes a long way in the right direction but not near enough. All substitutes for real tubes will make your tone warmer but also lose some of its articulation.
I'd either go for a hybrid amp like the ones markbass and gk have on the market or get a tube compressor like the ehx blackfinger or markbass compressore inside the signal chain, Blackfinger bringing the most character to your tone.
For this you need 12ax7 tubes in a pre or pedal, there is no substitute. Sansamp comes a long way in the right direction but not near enough. All substitutes for real tubes will make your tone warmer but also lose some of its articulation.
I'd either go for a hybrid amp like the ones markbass and gk have on the market or get a tube compressor like the ehx blackfinger or markbass compressore inside the signal chain, Blackfinger bringing the most character to your tone.
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Truth!So, in a nutshell, the best amp is either the one I just sold or the one I haven't bought yet.
We rent at this church. It is our equipment though. That being said the congregation we rent from will use the equipment we have there. If I take back my subway everytime that leaves them with no bass head. Not a Christian thing to do IMO.
Then again I don't like bringing the mesa at all. Too many kids with too many touchy fingers. I don't want it turning into a 6lb class d football.
Then again I don't like bringing the mesa at all. Too many kids with too many touchy fingers. I don't want it turning into a 6lb class d football.
