Musicman20

Hi all Ive had a bit of a rethink recently and sold off a few bits. I have a lot of amp gear that tends to be more 'warm/tube/vintage'. Don't get me wrong, I like it. BUT, I fancy a bit of variety. What I'd like is a totally clean, solid state, fairly powerful (500W ish) clear and bright amp. Obviously the cab makes a difference as well, so any cabs that would suit the suggested amp that are fairly light. I'm thinking either a 2x10, 1x12 or 2x12 maximum. I am also considering combos, eg the Markbass combos. My current amps have all the bells and whistle, which are nice (eg aux in, headphones in, etc) but as long as it has a nice eq section, and a decent DI with pre/post and possibly level control, I'm happy. I can use the others for silent rehearsal at home, etc. Any ideas? Something that is a totally opposite tone to say my Orange/Streamliner? Eg, very quick response, a little more of a modern treble/high mid content. I was thinking GK, but as they are switching to USA production again, I'd rather rule them out until we start seeing the USA units over here. Cheers

Wow, you can use a single 10" for a gig?! Are the band acoustic?

That's not the output wattage. I've seen that on eBay as well. The LM3 is definitely 500W...the 600 probably refers to actual power used perhaps.

[quote name='Toddy' timestamp='1333621549' post='1604313'] Oh gosh,, really sorry to hear... Met Jim at the opening of a music shop in Grimsby donkeys years ago,, everyone was drinking champagne,, and he asked for a cup of tea,, classic.. Sadly missed [/quote] RIP Jim Which music shop in Grimsby was this?!

[quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1333452418' post='1601794'] There's probably nothing special about how a TC cab reacts, except that they KNOW EXACTLY how their own cabs react and can guarantee that they will not interact to produce a total impedance that's below what the amp is designed to accept. Can't say the same for a random combination of cabs... Having said that it'd probably be ok to mix and match [/quote] +1 Some cabs aren't exactly the impedance they are spec'd. Think some EA cabs had a lower than advertised impedance. May as well match your TC cabs.

I reckon you could get Soundslive or GAK to goto about £1600.

Lol, I hope it's real! I want that bass...

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1332943153' post='1595219'] Sorry to be the one telling you this but i have the Shuttle 9.0 (same B&O power stage than the TH500) and the Reidmar is louder wilst retaining definition. If i push the 9.0 too much things start to compress and dissapear... [/quote] That's absolutely crazy, but good to know. I think the limiters in the new .2 models and the Streamliners have much more push on them, but it's mental to think that the TH500 has the same module and the Reidmar keeps up with the 9.0! This, and the fact the TC amps have such a weird concept for volume makes you realise that actual numbers mean nothing.

Even though I love Musicman's 5 string basses, I THINK this time i'm going to get a 4. My spec is going to be something like: Tangerine Pearl White Pearl Guard HH Pups 4 String New tuners It's either that or a Sky Blue. Martin @ Soundslive has just given me a very keen price on one of these ordered in (3-4 months build time).

As most if my 5 EBMMs have the bridge pup in the sweet spot, I wanted one with a more jazz type nasally bridge tone, hence the HH. Ill get one eventually.

Get the 4! If you order new the bass will come with the new lightweight tuners I'm in the same boat. Been given some new quote that aren't that far off prices of used basses. I've wanted a Bongo for ages and in reality I want a new one in the tang pearl or sky blue in HH or HS.

Love those Aguilar cabs! Nice setups John!

Original, IMO. Plus the scooped version would be much harder to damage!

Genz Streamliner 900! Very very quiet. The new Tecamp 900 has no fan!

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1332770337' post='1592810'] If ever you happen to be in the "big smoke" you are more than welcome. cough cough... [/quote] Thanks GW! I'll keep that in mind