Alfie Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I have taken the plunge and gone all valve. I thought I might as well try a valve amp while I am still young enough to lug one around, so here it is, a Fender Bassman 100T. A brief summary of my first impressions:[list] [*]It is big [*]It is heavy [*]It sounds amazing and it is surprisingly easy to get a range of sounds out of it. [/list] What initially attracted me to the 100T was the ability to switch the output from 100W to 25W and it is the latter that I have been mostly playing around with, getting nice overdriven tones at respectable volumes at home. 100W will have to wait until band practice next week, but even then I might end up settling for 25W as I play in a country band with fiddle and blues harp. The separate vintage and overdrive channels are fun to play with and I am not sure which one I will settle for. The vintage channel offers a traditional Fender tone stack and is nicely beefy, whereas the overdrive far more control than its name suggests. The only problem I have now is working out what to pair it with. Previously I have been playing through an orange SP212, but the head is far wider and looks a bit strange sat on top. I have a Barefaced Midget on the way, but the combination, while probably being good acoustically, will look ridiculous. I am tempted by the Fender Neo 410, but I don't really need a 410. Would two midgets sat side-by-side work well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Nice amp! I`ve always loved Fender bass amps, but they`re just too heavy for me. Cab-wise, I`m sure it would sound great with two midgets but imo that amp needs a Fender 410 under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 They sound excellent good luck with cab matching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 [quote name='Alfie' timestamp='1362507096' post='2000419'] I have taken the plunge and gone all valve. I thought I might as well try a valve amp while I am still young enough to lug one around, so here it is, a Fender Bassman 100T. A brief summary of my first impressions:[list] [*]It is big [*]It is heavy [*]It sounds amazing and it is surprisingly easy to get a range of sounds out of it. [/list] What initially attracted me to the 100T was the ability to switch the output from 100W to 25W and it is the latter that I have been mostly playing around with, getting nice overdriven tones at respectable volumes at home. 100W will have to wait until band practice next week, but even then I might end up settling for 25W as I play in a country band with fiddle and blues harp. The separate vintage and overdrive channels are fun to play with and I am not sure which one I will settle for. The vintage channel offers a traditional Fender tone stack and is nicely beefy, whereas the overdrive far more control than its name suggests. The only problem I have now is working out what to pair it with. Previously I have been playing through an orange SP212, but the head is far wider and looks a bit strange sat on top. I have a Barefaced Midget on the way, but the combination, while probably being good acoustically, will look ridiculous. I am tempted by the Fender Neo 410, but I don't really need a 410. Would two midgets sat side-by-side work well? [/quote] Any updates on using this in anger?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 [quote name='Alfie' timestamp='1362507096' post='2000419']...The only problem I have now is working out what to pair it with...[/quote] Is the Barefaced '69er not the obvious choice..? Congratulation on a tasty choice of amp, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Two midgets with vintage cloth would work me thinks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophonic Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) These amps are GREAT! You have summed some of the 'pros' very well. It's the amp I have always wanted soundwise. I have the 410 neo cab and it is a great match. I have a little issue with the bias (which hopefully will be fixed soon), but still I love it and recommend it to other people. Edited July 31, 2013 by Electrophonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 That amp desperately needs a Super 15. And it would be gigging loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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