thebassman

[quote name='thebassman' post='730042' date='Jan 30 2010, 07:46 PM']first off has anyone got or owned one of these? I am thinking about getting one, but as usual in this country you have to "buy before you try" I play in a 5 piece covers band, mainly large pubs playing a mixture of rock/ indie/ cheese. Bands like Elvis costello, blink 182, elbow etc. I also play in a 3 piece originals band playing Muse/ Nirvana style songs, lots of distortion, volume and loads of space for bass improv. We play small/mid clubs and venues. At the moment i use my MB 400+/ Powerhouse 4x10, which sounds awesome, but i am getting old and lazy. Will this amp cut it? I know it is stated as 300 watt solid state power through 2x12 against my 400 watt all valve through a 4x10. Any experienced views would much appreciated. cheers thebassman has no one owned or know someone with one? are they just terrible or just rare?[/quote]

[quote name='basshead56' post='729516' date='Jan 30 2010, 11:04 AM']Hi, Just seen a nice set up over here. Bassman 100 and silverface 4x12 I have a VBA 400 and 4x12 so sorted for valves and power really, just wanted to know if I take a punt, what would be a fair price for a fully functional setup with no real scuffs or tears? I saw on another thread someone found one at less than 500quid? Or was I dreaming? I have no idea about these amps, other than the fact that the stock speakers are apparently awful and will need replacing and that the 100 became the 135 around 79 or so. Any and all help appreciated lads, Cheers, Col [/quote] I have a Fender bassman 135, circa 1978. People normally say they are too clean for lead guitar but too quiet for Bass. I have used this head at rehearsals and some quite large pub gigs and it stands up well in a 5 piece, with two guitars and a full drum kit, no problem at all. I play it through a Mesa Boogie powerhouse 4x10. The tone is fantastic, we play anything from Elvis Costello to Elbow and the Beatles to Blink 182. cheers thebassman

[quote name='raze' post='729473' date='Jan 30 2010, 09:48 AM']Can anyone reccomend me some cabs to look at I currently using an ashdown abm 4x10 and 1x15 with an abm 500 head I love the sound of the rig but moving around on a regular basis on my own is killing my back Im using a vt bass for most of my sound but i like the warmth low end thump of the ashdown Do the lightweight cabs still deliver or do they sound a bit thin[/quote] I have owned a mesa boogie powerhouse 4x10 for about 4 years and it is absolutely awesome. I have tried lots of heads through it and they all sound great Mesa 400+/ Fender bassman 135/ Ampeg svt3 pro and some cheaper ones also. The cab is huge with 3 ports and an adjustable horn attenuator. It is rated at 600 watts continuous, 1200 watts peak. Not sure of the exact SPL, but it certainly shifts some air. It was very expensive and weighs a ton but well worth it for the sound, and reliability, it produces. cheers thebassman

first off has anyone got or owned one of these? I am thinking about getting one, but as usual in this country you have to "buy before you try" I play in a 5 piece covers band, mainly large pubs playing a mixture of rock/ indie/ cheese. Bands like Elvis costello, blink 182, elbow etc. I also play in a 3 piece originals band playing Muse/ Nirvana style songs, lots of distortion, volume and loads of space for bass improv. We play small/mid clubs and venues. At the moment i use my MB 400+/ Powerhouse 4x10, which sounds awesome, but i am getting old and lazy. Will this amp cut it? I know it is stated as 300 watt solid state power through 2x12 against my 400 watt all valve through a 4x10. Any experienced views would much appreciated. cheers thebassman