Which of These Amps?

[dpaulb]

I need help deciding which one to buy:
Ampeg SVT III (non pro)
Eden WT-330
Eden WT-400
Epifani Performance Series 4000
Gallien-Krueger 400RB III
Gallien-Krueger 700RB
Genz Benz NEO PAK 3.5
Mesa Boogie M3 Carbine
SWR Bass 350
SWR ST-220
SWR SM400S
SWR SM500
Trace Elliot AH200S
Trace Elliot AH250SMX
I can't try any of them before ordering. I will purchase from Guitar Center.
My main gig is a real country and blues band. Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, CDB, Cody Jinks, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton.

 

[Stumbo]

@BassCliff is in a real country band. Wonder what he thinks?

Which cabs are you using?

 

[Larchi]

That's a fair spread of Amps there... I'd go for the Eden WT-400, they were high class back in the day, very nice EQ, 400 watts. A beautiful sounding amp.

 

[garp]

Being partial to G-K, provided that it cooperates with your cab(s), the 700RB is a great option: rugged; powerful; bi-amping capability available if you want it; XLR out to drive FOH; plus a decent U.S. service network should it ever need fixin'.

 

[Warpeg]

Literally any of those amps can work well for your needs with the correct settings. Your cabinet or cabinets are a pretty important factor to consider, as well.

If you want a random, non-helpful suggestion, then I recommend GK because it is what I use.

 

[G On Bass]

Since I bought Ampeg gear, I no longer need to worry about what genre I play. I always get what sounds I need from it, whether in my country band or harder rock or alternative and Americana . But those are all nice amps.

 

[Coolhandjjl]

Narrow it down to two amps, then get back to us.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I need help deciding which one to buy:
Ampeg SVT III (non pro)
Eden WT-330
Eden WT-400
Epifani Performance Series 4000
Gallien-Krueger 400RB III
Gallien-Krueger 700RB
Genz Benz NEO PAK 3.5
Mesa Boogie M3 Carbine
SWR Bass 350
SWR ST-220
SWR SM400S
SWR SM500
Trace Elliot AH200S
Trace Elliot AH250SMX
I can't try any of them before ordering. I will purchase from Guitar Center.
My main gig is a real country and blues band. Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, CDB, Cody Jinks, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton.

I've been a GK fan for a long time. I own an 800RB and an MB500. I play a little country music.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Standalone]

Another GK Fan. I have an old 400RB and a more recent 700RBii. 400 for the smaller bar gigs. 700 for outdoors or big indoor gigs...

I like a fat rock/soul tone with a little grind when I dig in and play loud.

 

[arbiterusa]

SWR ST-220
SWR SM400S

I can save you some time and shipping right here. These two amps are spectacular (I own them both) but the 2 ST220s and one SM400 that they currently have in stock are beat-up garbage. SWR stuff in general seems like it made its way into a lot of metal/hardcore bands that then proceeded to do their level best to destroy their gear. It's a shame. They really made the very best sounding stuff out there (you need an SWR cabinet, of course, to realize the full benefits).

I'd be all over that 700RB, personally. That's got enough power for any situation.

 

[Paulabass]

It is against TB rules for someone not to say Fender Rumble. Even if asked what picks to use.

 

[RollCats]

SVT 3. Or GK but cut the highs and boost low mids.

 

[bearhart74]

If you go the eden route try to find one pre us music corp 2003

 

[Ricardo Rodriguez]

I need help deciding which one to buy:
Ampeg SVT III (non pro)
Eden WT-330
Eden WT-400
Epifani Performance Series 4000
Gallien-Krueger 400RB III
Gallien-Krueger 700RB
Genz Benz NEO PAK 3.5
Mesa Boogie M3 Carbine
SWR Bass 350
SWR ST-220
SWR SM400S
SWR SM500
Trace Elliot AH200S
Trace Elliot AH250SMX
I can't try any of them before ordering. I will purchase from Guitar Center.
My main gig is a real country and blues band. Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, CDB, Cody Jinks, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton.

First place most versatile Eden-400, if you were a rock guy I would go for the Mesa, if you were a Jazz guy Epifani, if you were a funk guy SWR SM400s, never liked GK, Trace was very hit and miss, Genz not bad but didnt excite me either, Ampeg was very hit and miss as well.

 

[gregmon79]

I need help deciding which one to buy:
Ampeg SVT III (non pro)
Eden WT-330
Eden WT-400
Epifani Performance Series 4000
Gallien-Krueger 400RB III
Gallien-Krueger 700RB
Genz Benz NEO PAK 3.5
Mesa Boogie M3 Carbine
SWR Bass 350
SWR ST-220
SWR SM400S
SWR SM500
Trace Elliot AH200S
Trace Elliot AH250SMX
I can't try any of them before ordering. I will purchase from Guitar Center.
My main gig is a real country and blues band. Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, CDB, Cody Jinks, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton.

Gallien-Krueger 700RB

No contest between the GK or the Mesa.

 

[dpaulb]

@BassCliff is in a real country band. Wonder what he thinks?

Which cabs are you using?

I don't have cabs yet. I've got money to buy an amp now and then cabs when my income tax refund comes in.

 

[Sm_ill]

Another vote for Eden. I've had the WT300 and the WT550. IMO the world tour are some of the very best heads ever made.

ps
there is a sweet WT550 in the classifieds heard the guy selling it is super cool too..

 

[40Hz]

Only thing about SWR (I own an SM-400 I’m very happy with) is that they’re orphans and can be very difficult to get repaired.

If I were gigging regularly I’d feel better sticking with an amp that’s still in production. Or failing that, at least have it be a popular discontinued model that was
made by a company that still exists.

 

[filmtex]

Hi,



I've been a GK fan for a long time. I own an 800RB and an MB500. I play a little country music.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

I too play a little C & W sometimes, and have been known to take a GK 400RB with a Peavey 215 cabinet, though recently it's been driving an Ampeg 810 'fridge. I think any of the choices you mentioned in the OP would work fine, as has been mentioned.

 

[dpaulb]

Only thing about SWR (I own an SM-400 I’m very happy with) is that they’re orphans and can be very difficult to get repaired.

If I were gigging regularly I’d feel better sticking with an amp that’s still in production. Or failing that, at least have it be a popular discontinued model that was
made by a company that still exists.

How difficult to get repaired? Obsolete components?