Author |
Message |
robinc
Member Username: robinc
Post Number: 88 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 12:40 pm: | |
I know a guy who knows a guy who might be able to hook me up with one of these for around $800. Good deal? |
robinc
Member Username: robinc
Post Number: 89 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 12:50 pm: | |
wait a minute... wasn't this head discontinued? |
bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 2044 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 12:53 pm: | |
A little better than average if it is in excellent shape with healthy tubes. An okay deal for awell used but functional head. Not so great if there are any issues. |
robinc
Member Username: robinc
Post Number: 90 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 12:53 pm: | |
does mesa still make all tube bass amps? |
bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 2045 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 1:02 pm: | |
the 400 and 400+ were the tube jobs, discontinued but still around. |
funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 219 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 2:13 pm: | |
A buddy of mine had a 400 15 years ago. It sounded great but it was never reliable. |
alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407
Post Number: 580 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 2:22 pm: | |
I've had my 400+ for 16 or so years, I have changed the tubs one time and the amp NEVER let me down, Yes it's big ,it's weight a ton but it's a monster at 4 or 2 ohms. I've seen them go for around $600 I love mine Sir David |
robinc
Member Username: robinc
Post Number: 91 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 5:48 pm: | |
how about the M-Pulse 600? |
dnburgess
Senior Member Username: dnburgess
Post Number: 572 Registered: 1-2003
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 1:09 am: | |
If you are looking for all tube alternatives - we recently received the Demeter VTHF-300M Tube Power Amplifier. 300W of tube goodness. With a nice preamp this is the best amplifier that I have ever heard. http://www.demeteramps.com/products/poweramplifiers/index.html |
bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 2046 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 1:28 am: | |
You could buy two 400+ amps and still have money left over for what you'd pay for the Demeter. I'd look at the Sunn/Fender for a versatile amp at a "reasonable" price. I'd also look at the Traynor for a nice tube tone in a size that doesn't break the back. 200 tubey watts are good enough for many situations. |