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tmoney61092
Advanced Member
Username: tmoney61092

Post Number: 347
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 5:59 pm:   Edit Post

For the past couple of days i've been looking for a nice, good bass head for around $500. I've been looking at the Ampeg SVT-3PRO and a Marshall MB450H. If anyone has any experiences with the Marshall taht'd be GREAT because i've already played the Ampeg quite a bit but not sure how crazy i am on the graphic EQ. any other suggestions would be very helpful also.

~Taylor
llobsterbass
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Username: llobsterbass

Post Number: 68
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 8:45 am:   Edit Post

You can probably get a smaller, used Eden head for around that. They can't be beat for the tone I'm after, with Alembic or other basses, though some who like a more retro tone say they're too hi-fi.
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 774
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 11:26 pm:   Edit Post

Check out Gallien Krueger 1001RB amps. Plenty of power AND they're still made in the U.S.A.! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAW...
Ampeg amps have a real good sound but I would'nt buy one used, they just get unpredictable with their performance after a couple of years use.
llobsterbass
Member
Username: llobsterbass

Post Number: 69
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Friday, March 05, 2010 - 9:20 am:   Edit Post

yup, that's the other kind of amp I use. GKs rule. some of the best solid-state preamps I've ever heard. and they have a wonderful growl for not having a tube. also have seemingly infinite headroom and are built like tanks. they'll damage you long before you manage to damage them!
serialnumber12
Senior Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 686
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 8:01 am:   Edit Post

The GK Backline600 Packs 300Watts RMS at $300.
serialnumber12
Senior Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 687
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post

And it Also Blew (or was it me) the shit outta these JBL's recently!!!
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 446
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 1:56 pm:   Edit Post

Keavin - after what I saw in Chicago , I'm guessin' it was you that blew those speakers!

I agree with the GK comments, I've been driving the 800RB for probably 2 decades and no problems.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 764
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 3:46 pm:   Edit Post

I have a few GK products _____800 RB , 400RB ,200MB and 2/ 150e units _ and a 2001RBP NO complaints and I like the tone. However I prefer the tone from my ALEMBIC F1-X or F-2B with my Yamaha P2200 or Crest VS900 power amps. It all depends on the room and the gig or playing scenario on what I will use . Yes, I have GAS !!!!!

LOL_LOL_LOL_____!!!!!!
tmoney61092
Advanced Member
Username: tmoney61092

Post Number: 348
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 8:42 pm:   Edit Post

ok, i went to the local guitar center today and tried out the GK 600 Backline and the GK 1001RB with a Fender American St. Precision bass so i could tell the differences when turning knobs on the amp and such. to my surprise, they both sounded great. as of now, i've narrowed it down to the 1001RB(i didn't have a need for the seoncd channel on the Backline) and an Acoustic B600H(whihc i also played today). looks like i just need to go when they aren't busy so i will be able to really sit down and try each head out to its full potential, thanks for the inputs guys, any other suggestions are still open

~Taylor

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