Jonny Walker

Good luck, Pm me of you opinions when its ready... do you use active basses?

Have you got to convert it to uk power?

Whats it like???

THAT'S A BARGIN !!!

Sounds like you've been won over lol

How does the SVP differ from the SVT 3?

Put a different neck on the fender body ! There all bolt-on anyway.

[quote name='Musky' post='141866' date='Feb 17 2008, 01:20 PM']In which case you'll be fine with a pair of 4 ohm cabs. It's worth bearing in mind that a doubling of power will give you a 3db increase in volume - that's the same increase you'll get as doubling the number of woofers, i.e. if you're using a single 4x10 at the moment, buying a pair will give the same increase in volume (assuming overall impedance remains the same). Likewise, using cabs with a higher sensitivity will give you a useful increase in volume - the difficulty here being that manufacturers are often less than forthcoming with meaningful sensitivity ratings or just 'economical' with the truth (as BFM often bemoans). Volume seems to be your main issue here, but unfortunately there's more to perceived volume than simply the wattage. To complicate matters, amps with a valve power stage will often sound louder than an SS amp with the same rating. This topic has cropped up a lot in this forum, and it might be worth your while trawling through a search on 'SPL'.[/quote] Thanks very much !

[quote name='Musky' post='141669' date='Feb 16 2008, 07:11 PM']I've got to admit, I've never heard of cabs with switchable impedance, so I checked the Mesa website. And yes, they say 4 or 8 ohm. But that just refers to the cab options available - you just choose either a cab loaded with 4 ohm speakers or one with 8 ohm speakers. Tellingly there's no switch on the cab to select impedance. What head are you thinking about - the SWR 750x? If so, the minimum impedance that amp will handle is 2.6 ohms - that's the equivalent of one 4 ohm and one 8 ohm cab, with the 4 ohm cab receiving more power than the 8 ohm. Like bass ferret says, don't get too hung up over the wattage. Watts tell you very little about the volume. If you really want more volume you might be better off going for more efficient cabs.[/quote] I'm aiming to get the Mesa Big Block 750...

[quote name='BOD2' post='141621' date='Feb 16 2008, 04:31 PM']Yes. It's the impedance (ohms) that determines the power drawn from an amp NOT the power rating of the cabs. Solid state amps always produce more power into lower impedances (e.g. 750W into 2 Ohms as opposed to 550W into 4 Ohms). BUT, and it's a big BUT, note that these power ratings are manufacturer specs using test signals and only give you an idea of what the amp is capable of. Also, Watts does not equal Volume. You need approximately 10 times the power to get twice the volume (all else being equal) so the difference between 750W and 550W is not as big a difference in volume as you might think. Finally, the efficiency of the cabs (Sound Pressure Level - SPL) had a huge effect on the volume of a rig. It's not as simple as it seems at first.[/quote] Thanks very much BOD2! so even tho Mesa says that they are both 600w they could produce 750w right?

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='141618' date='Feb 16 2008, 04:17 PM']Read the sticky on impedence. You cant set the impedence of speakers.[/quote] Apparently it can be switched form 4 to 8ohms, isnt that the impedence?

So if i set the head to 2 ohms and the 4x10 and 1x15 to 4 ohms ill get the full 750w, but only 550w with the 1000w cab (which is a 1x15 in the middle of a 4x10) ?

If i get a (750w @ 2 550w @ 4 280w @ 8 Ohm) head would it be better to run it on a single (1000w 4 or 8 Ohm) cab or a 4x10 (8 or 4 Ohm) and 1x15 (4 or 8 Ohm) both of which are 600w ??? If you understand me please help!!!

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[quote name='The Burpster' post='140482' date='Feb 14 2008, 05:25 PM']J, If you like the Mesa angle (wise move dude) there is a 400+ for sale in the amp section.... thats potentially 800w of Mesa valve loveliness that'll blow anything apart you aim it at (if you want it to!) Suggest you check it out![/quote] I'd love a 400+ as there out of production but i need to raise more funds lol but it means Ive got time to make the right decision.

[quote name='BossHog' post='140408' date='Feb 14 2008, 03:58 PM']Jonny, You should take a look at the Aguilar DB 750. It's valve preamp stage with a 750w @4 ohm mosfet output section. Depending on you're cabinet choice the DB will comfortably drive a 2 ohm load and give you a true 975w if you want to kill everyone. It's a huge sounding amp with fast transient response and sounds great with any style of playing [url="http://aguilaramp.com/products_amplifiers_db750.htm"]http://aguilaramp.com/products_amplifiers_db750.htm[/url]. They offer a ten year warranty on this amp and the build quality is amazing. It's heavy and expensive but a great piece of kit. Mick[/quote] Thanks very much Mick, ill have a look!

That fretless board look lush!

It does seem that it makes a big difference what power supply you get.

[quote name='cheddatom' post='138275' date='Feb 11 2008, 04:35 PM']I'm no big jamiroquai fan, but I know the song, and I think the Danelectro French Toast with octave up and a bit of the high rolled off after the pedal would really do what you want.[/quote] Wow dude! I'm guessing you have a few pedals lol

And for that Cliff solo sound try a Boss OD-3 and a Ibanez weaping demon wah pedal!

[quote name='Finbar' post='138137' date='Feb 11 2008, 01:20 PM']Feels Just Like It Should is a recent one, right? Won't be Zender then.[/quote] I dont know much about the guy i just saw a warrick.