Guest MoJo Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Had my fill of pocket amps. Looking for a big old amp 500 watts plus with good tone shaping control. Thinking along the lines of an ABM500 Evo. Your thoughts please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 bang for buck, old trace elliot stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Can't go wrong with an ABM as you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 There's an ABM500 in the classifieds, with footswitch and cover I believe. Great amps. Oh yeah, Trace are good 'uns too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 OLD Trace - GP11 MkIV. Painted wood or vinyl covering with odd XLR input. Or GK800RB. Or any old big power amp and preamp of your choice (look at the Gear Porn section for some good ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) I used to play an Ampeg SVT3PRO that had a very nice fat, punchy tone. Don't believe stories about low volume. If you run the master full on and, in my case, the gain never went over half. That was more than enough to keep up with very loud bands through my Mesa Boogie cabs. Edited December 7, 2013 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Peavey Firebass 700. I think the loudest and biggest head I ever owned. Cracking sound, looks mean and costs nothing. I picked mine up for £120 a year ago. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Old Trace Elliot or Ashdown ABM would do the job. In terms of 'modern' solid state stuff I do rate the Hartke LH500/1000 amps, the Aguilar SC500 and any one of bigger EBS heads (got a Fafner myself). Or you could go old school SWR or Gallien Krueger if you want something a bit more unusual/1980s influenced. Peavey Firebass is also a good shout. I also like the SVT Pro series amps, but not so keen on the SVT450. Basically just see what is available for the money you have set aside and get what you fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hartke Kilo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 DB750. Best around, IMV. not entirely SS as it has a large valve pre stage but the back end power is THERE... I've used most of the big blocks. I wouldn't say the EQ stage was in your face at all... it is more subtle than that... but any decent bass will shine through IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Another vote for the ABM 500, very happy with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1386410812' post='2299728'] bang for buck, old trace elliot stuff.... [/quote] +1 Any of the bigger ones, GP11 500 and later 400 / 600 SMX or AH500 - 12 are pretty pokey. My vote would be for the 400.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 This Marshall DBS7200 (with cab) is a steal at £200 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/223914-marshall-dbs-7200-amp-and-7015-cab/page__hl__dbs__fromsearch__1 I had the 7400 and it was a great amp, just too heavy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1386420735' post='2299913'] This Marshall DBS7200 (with cab) is a steal at £200 [/quote] Had one of these for my first "proper" bass amp, monstrously powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 you can have my SWR 700, it weighs a ****** ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 [quote name='skidder652003' timestamp='1386429892' post='2300031'] you can have my SWR 700, it weighs a ****** ton! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) The EBS hd650 and 350 are the way to go. both for sake at the minute too I'm tempted myself for the 650 Edited December 8, 2013 by Prime_BASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Gallien Krueger RB700-II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1386488711' post='2300530'] The EBS hd650 and 350 are the way to go. both for sake at the minute too I'm tempted myself for the 650 [/quote] I've heard the EBS amps have a distinctive 'voice' that one either 'gets' or doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 GK RB1001 - not that heavy granted, but loud / portable / great tone shaping / easy to maintain etc etc. 700 watts into 4 ohms should see to most situations................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1386528540' post='2301111'] GK RB1001 - not that heavy granted, but loud / portable / great tone shaping / easy to maintain etc etc. 700 watts into 4 ohms should see to most situations................. [/quote] Leaning toward the GK range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I know someone local to you who might be selling a Marshall DBS7400... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1386412787' post='2299744'] GK800RB [/quote] This. Classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 [quote name='MoJo' timestamp='1386530591' post='2301135'] Leaning toward the GK range [/quote] You should. The 1001-II I owned was an absolute beast in terms of sheer output. Kinda miss it, but I love the MBF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 [quote name='Ian Savage' timestamp='1386532215' post='2301173'] I know someone local to you who might be selling a Marshall DBS7400... [/quote] Tell me more please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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