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20 minutes ago, alexa3020 said:

No, the BQ had a dial for a compressor. I think it was called Thrust? My feeling was that the compressed sound was something to do with stuff happening in the background.

It actually put me off class d heads. But actually its the amp that was the problem.

Okay. Is there an amp you'd recommend at a similar price point?

On 13/10/2024 at 00:13, lemmywinks said:

The issues people had with the RH450 weren't related to how loud it is, more down to what it does in order to attain that volume given its low power rating. Definitely one to try out to see if you like it or not as it has a baked in sound which may suit you or may not. Both my amps are TC (BH series) but I didn't like the RH much when I tried one. The RS cabs are decent and light years ahead of the BC cabs which sound like they're underwater, a little bulky and heavy by modern standards though. Very cheap on the used market as are the K series.

 

Other contenders for the low price, high power micro amp segment would be the Harley Benton 800B and the Bugera Veyron M/T amps.

Great thanks, helpful to know that about the amp. I'm planning on getting one of the K series cabs. Do you reckon they're better quality than the RS ones?

On 12/10/2024 at 21:33, Killerfridge said:

I use the RH750 as my regular (essentially the same but with more power) and it's really top notch. The RH series comes from a different era of TC, when they cared and made good quality bass gear; I wouldn't put it in the same league as the BQ series

Cheers Killerfridge. I'm  guessing the RH came out before the BQ- do you know what year that was?

On 12/10/2024 at 16:43, alexa3020 said:

I had the BQ500 for a short while. I really didnt like it. At higher volumes the notes sounded really compressed and unnatural. The RH450 was quite a highly regarded amp. I never used one but Id go for that over the bq.

 

Cheers - yeah the RH seems to be more highly regarded judging by the comments. Was the Spectracomp anything to do with the over compressed sound?

On 12/10/2024 at 10:38, Lozz196 said:

The RH450 is a nice amp. There was a bit of hoo-ha re it’s claimed power being greater than what it actually puts out but having used a few they’re plenty loud. I don’t know about the BQ but I’d be happy to own and use an RH450 as a regular gigging amp.

Thanks that's really useful!

Anybody know anything about these amps?

Thinking about getting one of these but unsure as to which one. They're both available for a pretty low price these days... it's so true you're getting a lot of amp for little money, as many have said. Is there any particular reason why one would be favoured over the other or is it just personal preference i.e. the sound with a certain cab? Be interested to hear from those that have tried both or own either. Cheers!

Does anyone else have experience of the RM-410?

Thinking of buying the new Ashdown RM-410 EVO rootmaster 600 Watt but can't find a lot of info on the net regarding what it actually sounds like. It seems like you're getting a lot for not much money- it's £347 at my local PMT, and if I trade in my old amp I get £100 knocked off that already low price! What's more, it only weighs 21 Kg and delivers 600W in quite a small enclosure. Is there anybody that has/tried one and is it all too good to be true??

I'd be very interested if it falls through

Is it still for sale?

I'm playing a P bass with a 15" cab- an Ampeg svt 15e and Little Giant (1000W) head and it sounds great. But I need a rig tha's going to give me the flexibility to have a more balanced sound, to complement the predominant lows I'm getting at the moment. When it comes to some solo parts the higher registers are just not there when I need them. If someone could suggest a decent 2x10 or 2x12 that would go well with my current set up I'd appreciate it. Also, because the Ampeg is an 8ohm cab I'm having to turn up the volume to almost maximum to cut through the other instruments during live gigs. As far as I understand, the max wattage of the head can be tapped only when going through 2 4 ohm cabs- right? If I get another 8 ohm cab then I'll have 500W into 4 ohms- yeah?

Thanx guys tried everything- speak on cable is new- tested it for continuity and is fine. Looks like I'll be sending head back to Thomann...shame cos bought it before cab and was really looking forward to checkin it out! Guess was faulty right from the start...

Anyone out there??

Just hooked up my new lg1000 to a cab but the power led on the front doesn't come on. I'm not a techie when it comes to these things and it's the first rig ever bought so don't understand what's going on. Basically the fan starts up for about 3 secs then stops and there is a small red light visible inside the amp but apart from that no life whatsoever. The power cable arrived with a continental plug so couldn't use it and used a normal kettle lead- could that be the problem? I doubt it...Do i send it back or is there something obvious i'm missing? Any help appreciated please!!!

Also interested...is it still for sale?

Cheers will do

hi based in oxford...haven't got any photos but wouldn't be a problem getting some

Good practice amp £80

Looking to sell this amp- need to declutter! Hasn't been gigged that much just sitting around now- looking for £170.
Just added some pics

ok thanks will do

help administrators! recently put post out in the for sale section and when logged in i can see i've had 3 replies but get error occurred message when trying to view it...it's infuriating!! what's going on please?

Cheers- guess i'm none the wiser! Think i'll have to e-mail ampeg see what they say

Can someone tell me what the difference is between these models?

Hi there wondering if anyone has this cab for sale. Heard lots of good things about it - particularly interested in the deep mellow tones to complement my fender P bass for a nice reggae sound.

Sorry wrong forum- moved to "wanted"