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Hmm...my friends Dad had a USA G&L....he loves it...we compared it years ago to the Stingray I have. I must admit, the G&L has more tonal options, but it does not nail the sound I wanted in my head. The Ray sound is perfect for me, and yep, I love the shape/finish/tone etc.

[quote name='JMT3781' post='752796' date='Feb 21 2010, 02:01 PM']HI everyone need some advice. I have just sold my genz benz gbe750 and 2x12 cab because i got a great deal. Basically, i have a Dynacord lx2200 class d power amp.. its 1100 watts per channel at 4 ohm, and is light as a feather. The headroom is unbelievable, so a bass through it sounds amazing! I really want to use it, as this amp is worth about 1799 on its own, but i need help. Basically i want a nice valve preamp.. tempted with a summit audio td100 but might miss eq... then in terms of cabs, i want two 4x10's really, but am stuck between bergantino and markbass. I can get the markbass cabs at trade price, but would have to pay full wack for the bergs.. in just a bit stuck with what to do really... ANy advice JMT[/quote] This is just me, but I would go for the Markbass if you get them at trade. They still hold their value despite sometimes not being the favourite cabs. I like Markbass cabs, I dont own any, but Id like a few of their smaller ones. I do believe Markbass have a new line of cabinets due out so I would see what options they have. What size gigs are you playing? The reason I ask is one Markbass 4x10 might cover it (4ohms). Two of the new 2x12s might be quite nice! Markbass as you probably know have the classic 4x10s, classic 8x10, and the new yellow speaker 8x10 which is apparently pretty damn light for its size. If you go Berg, the NV610 will slay any Ampeg 8x10 going. It will also slay your bank balance! I nearly went for one second hand a few times on basschat, but I just cannot fit it in any car without changing it to an estate or fiddling with the seats. Its a shame...one day I will no doubt bite the bullet and get one anyway...but until ive got a safe and reliable way of getting it around, I cant get one

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='752790' date='Feb 21 2010, 01:56 PM']Well i guess i could always trade/sell the 2x10 on at a later date and get another 1x12?! hmmmmmm Look how gorgeous the white hot ones are [attachment=43198:products...db112_wh.jpg] wow!!![/quote] I must admit, and this is no reflection on what others may have found, but I prefer the Aguilar 'sound' over even more boutique manufacturers. They are the perfect blend of great looks, great build, awesome tone, smooth horn, great articulate performance, and the ability to do balls out rock/metal as well as jazz/blues and still 'fit in'. Not only that, but they are held with high regard throughout the bass world. The white is cool....but get a cover!

Personally? Id choose the Stingray....on looks and tone. Not only that, it seems my Rays almost play themselves...so sensitive I can play very lightly. The Rick...well Ive always wanted one, but I wont get one. Why? The dreaded problems I hear about. Necks/finish/binding...etc etc. Just cannot be bothered. They LOOK and SOUND fabulous though. The Warwick? I wouldnt mind a Corvette $$ or Streamer $$...but I really need to play the necks first. My opinion, if you struggle to play a neck, it means more than likely a technique adjustment is in order, and it might help build more muscles in your hands...(thats just a guess). Im used to P necks and my hands are small.

I must admit the RH sounds great with P/J basses. But, even my Rays sing through this amp. I am keeping the LM3 purely because I like the Markbass sound, and it really does click with the Ernie Bal sound.

Definitely give it a test....it might hit the sweetspot. I have no problems mixing drivers...eg 4x10 with 1x15 (yep, people say this is a bad idea, but I like the sound it makes, so meh). Recently, I heard the TC RS210 with 212, and it sounded FANTASTIC.

Looks like Danelectro...

[quote name='deej' post='752310' date='Feb 20 2010, 11:02 PM']The more I read about these, the more interested I am. Ive generally been thinking about upgrading to a valve amp as I like a dirty tone, but ive been thinking about getting something more versatile as I have plenty of pedals to add dirt if I want. How much grit you can get out of these amps? Im not looking for pure filth, but a bit of bite would be nice.[/quote] I like grit and dirt, and the tubetone is pretty damn sweet...having it on about 1/3 adds some 'hair' and warmth. 1/2 way it starts to be a bit more grindy.

[quote name='ashevans09' post='750846' date='Feb 19 2010, 01:11 PM']Really? How do they compare with the Ampeg? Cos tbh from the little experience I have with them they weren't too difficult to move around. That said over 810s I've seen were horrendous.[/quote] They are capable of a lot more low end and volume than the Ampegs according to the reviews and what not ive read. But, they are also heavier apparently. I think once you get to 8x10 size....its going to be pretty heavy anyway!

This is a classic thread already!

Polytune wins!

[quote name='ashevans09' post='750306' date='Feb 18 2010, 10:40 PM']Yup, lovely amps. Got the pleasure of hearing one of these through an Ampeg 810 at the Koko in London. Laaaaaaaverley. See these getting paired alot with the ampeg 810 come to think of it. Wondering if these bands'll make the switch when the orange 810 comes out?[/quote] I was thinking that. Ive noticed a few of the american bands switching to Aguilar cabs with Orange amps...hence what gave me the idea as well Those Aguilar DB810s weigh an absolute massive amount though.

Well, my friends band played up in Newcastle centre and their bassist has the same Orange as me. He was playing through the main bands Trace cabs (4x10 and 1x15, they looked like the modern versions). What can I say? It sounded massive....absolutely huge...and yep, they did not mic it up. The main band played a modern Trace amp head...think 600W version? It did not even compare...and thats from someone who really likes Trace gear. Lots of variables to consider....but the Orange was just pure doom...I loved it.

[quote name='Floyd Pepper' post='749695' date='Feb 18 2010, 02:03 PM']Personally, I think the 12's are spot on. Fantastic all round sound. I'm going to give the SWR a workout at rehearsals tonight as I've only ever used them in anger with my Markbass LMK.[/quote] Personally I prefered the combo you have there (I tested the ERs) over the AE112s. The bass was MASSIVE through them...plus they looked like they were more rugged. The AE112 was great, but the inbuilt slightly aggressive tone was an odd one. Sounded good, but I could tell the HT/EX was ceramic straight away. Literally thunderous low end. There was a chap on talkbass who said the micros (sub 500-600w) were underpowering the HT112ER/EX which seemed odd to me...Ive not hear anyone else complain about this. I still crave a pair of Berg 12s.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='749776' date='Feb 18 2010, 02:49 PM']My GAS is for a Canon 550D and to pay off some of the past two years GAS. The first is achievable, the second is living in dream land ;-)[/quote] Dave, my girlfriend is currently going mad about that camera. We are looking for the best deals on it. She had a hit in her car from some idiot who drove off but the MIB have paid her for the damage and all the stress/messing about. I think shes getting it soon....but she has to sell her older model first.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='749651' date='Feb 18 2010, 01:27 PM']Good spot that man! I hadn't even noticed that it was the Classic and NOT the RH.[/quote] Haha....I kinda thought 'woah, thats really cheap....why the price reduction'...then I realised it was the Classic. I then had a sigh of relief. I do think either late 2010 or early 2011 will bring a new TC amp though.

I just googled the TC amp, and I think its the Classic 450 thats the prices listed above. Thats still a good amp, but for me, the features are what sells the amp so well, so RH450 all the way. I have still seen great RH450 bundle prices though. Slightly off topic, but long time cab addict KJung on Talkbass, who I often ask advice from, has compared the RH450 with two different cabinets. Firstly the RS210, and then the Bergantino AE410. [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=629357&page=4"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.p...9357&page=4[/url] [url="http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=134299"]http://www.icompositions.com/music/song.php?sid=134299[/url] He has compensated slightly for volume difference. I was actually shocked. I half expected the AE410 to blow the RS210 away....and it didnt. Its just a soundclip, so obviously nothing scientific, but the RS sound is definitely one like.

I asked TC about updated products, and the Staccato was just being released....with the new small RS112 being the latest and the various combos. I also asked 'any chance of a higher wattage version?' I got the response which was roughly this: 'Whilst we cannot comment on future developments, this has been asked a few times. However, at the moment I would suggest you test the RH450 because of the APM feature. It really is much louder than you probably think...we rated it conservatively'. I do think they may release a higher wattage one, but I think now is too soon. Its still quite a new amp and its just getting to the point where its quite popular. There are some great deals on the amp/footswitch/bag....I paid a little more myself 2 months ago, but, mine was a sealed product which I requested. It comes and goes I guess, Ive managed to obtain other items pretty damn cheap so swings and roundabouts. My RS210s should be here soon and I think the price I paid for them is fantastic