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WHICH AMP HEAD COMPLEMENTS A WARWICK THUMB?

#8
No offence to the GK lovers but surely GK and Warwick are at the opposite ends of the spectrum? GK is bright and hi-fi where as the thumb is growly and gritty. I would recommend a power amp for your existing trace, there is new trace stuff just out but it's very expensive. The old trace stuff is still awesome though.
 
#9
I like how my Thumb sounds with my Aguilar AG500. I just got the head last week though, so I don't have that much experience with it. I also tried some Eden stuff with my Thumb when I was shopping and thought it was pretty nice too.
I felt the Eden was a warmer SWR like sound, and the Aguilar was more of a modern take on the the Ampeg tone.
 
#10
Having owned both a Warwick Thumb and the GK, I can say that I think the GK allows the great tone of the Warwick to come through without too much coloration. Yes, the GK is very clear, quick and articulate. However, with the EQ and tone controls, you can warm up the GK pretty well if you'd like. I personally think that the Thumb doesn't need much warming up or help with its tone.
I like the GK's punch and clarity, which I feel really lends itself to the Thumb's natural punchy midrange.
Just my thoughts.
 
#13
Aj* said:
No offence to the GK lovers but surely GK and Warwick are at the opposite ends of the spectrum?
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Why would they take insult unless it was meant to be an attack :)

Hmm.. not sure about your review personally, GK is very clear and full in a lot of the overtones produced by my bass. Never did an official analysis of Direct compared to the GK but I really like the similarity coming from my GK1001 + EL Whappo on vs. when it turns off.

Maybe when you tried it at a store or where ever it was EQed to sound HI FI??? Well we all hear different things anyways but in any case, some people like the opposite tones like that dude from limp bizkit that likes Warwick + SWR. *shrug*

Well, my 2 cents and my vote still stands for poweramp. (and then further on down the line get the GK pre ;) it has the EQ plus the second channel which can be dedicated to some hot distortion when i tried it all 1 times)
 
#17
Never heard of Thunderfunk ?!?! Neither did I until they became pretty popular here in the last couple years.
Do a search here and you'll see that they're one of the most highly regarded amps around. They are a little more $$ than the GK (about $1100) but they get a lot of talk about being one of the best of the best out there. They are a solid state head that weighs in at about 15lbs. Rated at 500w @ 4ohms, but most people say that this number is pretty conservative. Supposed to be very loud!
Their tone is often described as warmer than the GK, not quite as warm as Eden but seriously punchy, loud and very versatile.
Do a search and you could read for hours about the TFB550.
Like most things, it really is a matter of what tone you're after and how much you're willing to pull out of the old wallet!
For $600 new from RMCaudio the GK 1001RB-II is hard to beat but if you've got the dough, the TF may be worth looking into.
 
#18
hey Matt. i will look into it But what i forgot to mention was that most of you guys are U.S. citizens with al kinds of options and huge specialised stores to try this stuff, i live in Ireland where it costs $20 to walk past a music shop! Honestly if you could see the limited choice and ENORMOUS price tags you wouls s**t y'selves..
I was quoted £600 ($1200) for a standard 4X10 Warwick cab this week! :spit:


whenever possible i buy from U.S, and Europe - National loyalty be damned!
 
#19
I know that the import tariffs, taxes, etc. can really jack up the price of gear in the UK and Europe. The TF would run you a good bit extra when it was all said and done. I'm not sure if RMCaudio ships international but they've got one of the best prices on GK stuff (rmcaudio.com). I think about $600 new. Not sure what shipping and additional fees would be for you.
Best of luck and let us know how it works out.
 
#20
Matt Morgan said:
I know that the import tariffs, taxes, etc. can really jack up the price of gear in the UK and Europe. The TF would run you a good bit extra when it was all said and done. I'm not sure if RMCaudio ships international but they've got one of the best prices on GK stuff (rmcaudio.com). I think about $600 new. Not sure what shipping and additional fees would be for you.
Best of luck and let us know how it works out.
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yeah i will, when i get the right setup ill try and post sound clips and lists e.t.c hopefully all my omline searching and sweating into the wee hours will be of use to some one after me. thanks lads
 

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