Floyd Pepper Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Hi All, I'm considering changing my bass amp and keen to get some input on what should be on the shortlist to try. I'm currently using an SWR golite amp head but I'm keen for a bit more headroom (some where between 500 - 750) + it would be nice to see where the controls are set when I'm on stage. I use 2 x Berg 12 cabs (HT & EX) and mainly using a Marcus Miller Jazz Bass with Bart pre-amp. Style of music is very much funk and soul. So, I've got an Aguilar AG500sc and I'd like to try a Thunderfunk.....anything else on that should be on my list? Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) I don't think there's a "funk amp" to be honest. Although a vintage Ampeg fliptop or a Fender Bassman would be good starting points but a bit underpowered. Try everything you can get your hands on. Edited November 13, 2010 by thisnameistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Pepper Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1022115' date='Nov 13 2010, 02:56 AM']I don't think there's a "funk amp" to be honest. Although a vintage Ampeg fliptop or a Fender Bassman would be good starting points but a bit underpowered. Try everything you can get your hands on.[/quote] Yep, I know it's all in the fingers! Just wondered what others are using and what experiences you have. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 [quote name='Floyd Pepper' post='1022195' date='Nov 13 2010, 09:32 AM']Yep, I know it's all in the fingers! Just wondered what others are using and what experiences you have. Cheers[/quote] i found a 30watt valve head more than enough for a funk gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 TC amps get some good reports and there are a few for sale at the moment. I always liked an LM2 through my AE cabs. But the Thunderfunk is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I use the Fender Bassman to your left, often teamed up with a 79 Stingray for truly scrumptious funky bass tones of much phatness, warmth and clarity, plus a bit of grit when you want it. Can't fault the sound and never had a problem with being underpowered. This beast is LOUD! especially through my big cab (4 ohm Bassman 2x15) not pictured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Pepper Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='Bassnut62' post='1023914' date='Nov 14 2010, 08:32 PM']I use the Fender Bassman to your left, often teamed up with a 79 Stingray for truly scrumptious funky bass tones of much phatness, warmth and clarity, plus a bit of grit when you want it. Can't fault the sound and never had a problem with being underpowered. This beast is LOUD! especially through my big cab (4 ohm Bassman 2x15) not pictured[/quote] Now that's one I hadn't considered....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 There's only one amp for the Funk... and it starts with a 'T'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I'm very much enjoying my Eden for funk, and there's a lot cropping up for sale at the moment at amazing prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I've recently picked up a tc electronic classic 450 and although just 450 is huge sounding (much much louder than my old Ashdown ABM500). By far the most flexible head I ever owned and so simple to use. I play plenty of funk and am really really pleased with it. MarloweDK now uses the sw***y posh version of the same amp (RH450) and that guy is funk personified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 If you want to see where your knobs are when playing and like a big phat sound for funk then go fot an old TE with the luminescent pannel. One with valve on the pre... or all valve for that matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Pepper Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 Cheers for the recommendations guys and interesting to get your views. Eden and TC are possibles although I tried an Ampeg SVT 7 pro the other day which I was seriously impressed with. I used to use TE amps years ago and as great as they were I can only remember the weight of the thing. I've only heard good things about Thunderfunk although the 550 is a bit hard to come by. I know there is a 750 on the For Sale thread but still a bit pricey for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30507090 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 MK500 surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 [quote name='Floyd Pepper' post='1026446' date='Nov 16 2010, 10:13 PM']I used to use TE amps years ago and as great as they were I can only remember the weight of the thing.[/quote] The heads are not that heavy! The cabs are the major problem but you have two Bergs so no problem at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plux_the_Duck Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 hmm... I'd say either a MB or a Thunderfunk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 thunderfunk must be one of the best amps for funk i never tried one though but the clips i hear o man awsome sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 the amp I have for sale is 600w, sounds a bit like a more modern take on a fender bassman, but different.. if you know what I mean. A bit heavier than the thunderfunk but not at TE style weights..... ....what a shameless plug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Mr Rocco Prestia uses a TC Staccato 51.. ... Nuff said.. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 would rock with 2 Berg 12s - looooooads of headroom there That's all I can say M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 [quote name='urb' post='1027755' date='Nov 18 2010, 11:22 AM']Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 would rock with 2 Berg 12s - looooooads of headroom there That's all I can say M[/quote] A friend of mine used to have a SWR Headlite, i tried it and it was nice but lacking a bit of punch. He bought a shuttle 6.0 and after we tried them both head to head the Headlight seemed to have a little advantage in the low region. Now he's happily playing through a 9.0 with all the punch and low ever needed! So +1 on that (actually is +2 as i'm also waiting for the arival of mine... damn those customs... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Pepper Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 For those that are interested, I just thought I'd close this thread out..... Well, after several weeks of trying out amps with my MM Jazz Bass (Shuttle's, MB III, TC, Ampeg and Ashdown), I finally went for............. a TC RH450. I've tried to discard the recent 'hype' about these TC amps and I know (on paper) it's only 50W more than the SWR but in my opinion, these amps [i]are[/i] very good. Nice warm sound, loud with both 12" Berg's, presets, built in tuner, built in compressor option, smooth gain control and lights up like a Xmas tree! (I tried a TC Classic where I could here single coil hum but not with the RH450 which was interesting.) I've used it a few times now before writing this reply and I'm loving that 'old skool' sound. Thanks to everyone for their input. Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 It's great to hear that you're happy with your gear. Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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