Raslee

Stunning, you’ll love it. I have a 74 and it sure feels like the holy grail.

I opted for, and received, the Blackstar Unity 700 yesterday so am putting it through its paces before a NAD post, however initial impressions are very, very good albeit it’s bigger/heavier than anticipated-but then I never checked the sizing specs - tone really is superb though, dare I say a class D with heft and lots of versatility. I do also have plans to potentially get a ABM 300 next month in a trade with a mate as still quite keen to try the ABMS.

Just about to get back on the reggae train with a few select local reggae muso’s…here’s a beauty put forward for the set ❤️💛💚

Could quite consider this. When I think of depth and weight to my past sounds it always been a non class D amps (Eden WT800/550’s I’ve had spring to mind). With my budget I could potentially save a few more pennies and still get the Blackstar and an ABM - think I’d look to get a used ABM first - cheaper the better…if it’s love I can put the Blackstar on the back burner. Hmmm, hunt for an ABM is looking keen

I’m getting intrigued about these so will do some more research. I take it these aren’t class D? Are they heavy to carry? Just wondering how it would go with my Markbass cabs.

Anyone use a Markbass Vintage? (Or selling)

Yeah, great amps - I had one at one point. Really like it, but have got that GAS itch to try something different (probably to end up foolishly selling to buy a Magellan again at some point 😂).

The Blackstar Unity is probably in pole position at the moment, good price too. Anyone got any experience of these? Any negatives?

Yes, I was looking at them earlier. I wonder how they compare to the OTB.

Around £700 ish

Interesting idea, never really thought about this.

Well it's that time to get your popcorn out and ride into subjective city with the cries for 'try before you buy ' yada, yada......my apologies but it's really one of those threads 🤣 Bass amps -what to get? A new one is going to be on the cards within the next 2 months or so with my saved musical funds and 90% wanting to buy new for the warranty. At present I play a bit of an eclectic mix of prog, folk, some modern blues/funk, and likely to be some good old school ska and rocksteady reggae in the new year, i also dep some soul and rock bands on occasion. My current rig is a Markbass LM800 with a MB 2x10 and 1x15". The LM800 is a bit high mileaged, scratchy and some weird noises going on and I also have one of those Bugera BV tube heads which is also well used with a few odd random noises going on. I am thinking of getting something a bit different next so was initially drawn to the Markbass Vintage, never tired one -would really welcome any users views on these. Also the Blackstar unity 700 has just come on my radar, looks a really versatile bit of kit and would welcome any thoughts around these sound wise . The Aguilar TH500 has always intrigued me to and did try one briefly some years back but can't remember a lot about it now. I've also wondered about these new names to me Eich, Tech 21,TecAmp etc too - any views/advice? For reference past favourites have been the Eden WT series, Orange Terror amps and i had a Genzler magellan for a while which was nice, also had a Carvin BX which i remember was super versatile. Fancy something different though now. So any view on the above, gladly welcome, and yes i've done Google, TB and Youtube etc, still no particular favourites stand out -perhaps the Blackstar a bit. Are there any others i should consider out there??..., if you've read this far, Merry Christmas and thanks for any thoughts, advice etc...otherwise enjoy the popcorn

Thinking about parting with my Hartke HX 12” cabs - I have two. Great cabs and have a 4 & 8 ohm switch which is very handy. Nice and light and a good right sound to them. PM me if interested.