Sean.Robinson Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hi, im just looking into a valve amp atm and was wondering if anyone has played a Fender Bassman® 300 PRO. Initially looking at it, it looks like a re-branded Sunn 300t and ive heard they have a great rep but yet again i havnt played one either so any help would be great. Oh and how would you compare them to other valve heads, im presently considering this, an Orange ad200b, Mesa 400+ or Ampeg SVT II Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I believe they are indeed the same as the Sunn 300t's. I have the hybrid version (Sunn 1200s) and really recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) I'd seriously recommend at least looking into a AD200b. They are beastly amps. Right amount of power and a good drive tone. Can be fat and clean or fat and overdriven. I used to own a 400+ and the headroom on it is astonishing, so much so that it never got turned up past like 2 or 3 on the master.. Which do I prefer? The orange. I like the breakup you get and the rich lows, plus the power is more in my ballpark given the shows I play. Edited January 2, 2009 by Basszilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.Robinson Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 [quote name='Basszilla' post='368384' date='Jan 2 2009, 12:31 PM']I'd seriously recommend at least looking into a AD200b. They are beastly amps. Right amount of power and a good drive tone. Can be fat and clean or fat and overdriven. I used to own a 400+ and the headroom on it is astonishing, so much so that it never got turned up past like 2 or 3 on the master.. Which do I prefer? The orange. I like the breakup you get and the rich lows, plus the power is more in my ballpark given the shows I play.[/quote] Hi, i was seriously considering the Orange ad200b but i have been put off a little after reading reviews that it is amazing at low to mid volume, but if you push it begins to sound like a wet fart, i dont know how true this is but ive seen it a few places so as i say im a little dubious now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basszilla Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I too have seen those very reviews but in my experience it couldn't be further from that. They're definitely worth a try if you're looking for something all valve, but of course it depends on your taste and what you're after. IME I find it sounds better the louder you turn it up. For me it's perfect!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne58 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have the Sunn 300t, which in my opinion is much more versatile than most other valve heads. It has the ability to access different sounds/ graphic eq via the foot switch, I prefer it to Ampeg valve heads having used SVT 2 and Classic series amps. I am not using mine at the moment (not getting any younger), opting for a lighter hybrid Eden set up due to back problems. They are a bit of a beast.... heavy and bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote name='wayne58' post='370322' date='Jan 4 2009, 08:38 PM']I have the Sunn 300t, which in my opinion is much more versatile than most other valve heads. It has the ability to access different sounds/ graphic eq via the foot switch, I prefer it to Ampeg valve heads having used SVT 2 and Classic series amps. I am not using mine at the moment (not getting any younger), opting for a lighter hybrid Eden set up due to back problems. They are a bit of a beast.... heavy and bulky.[/quote] Give me a shout if you ever decide to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) still on the hunt joe. i wish i hadnt had to of sold mine. saying that for the music i normally play i'd probs opt for a matamp gt200 or hiwatt 200 Edited January 8, 2009 by nash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 sunn 300t has to much solid state trickery going on get a real valve head! i'd recomend the matamp ad200 over the orange as it actually puts out a solid 200watt RMS as apposed to about 160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.Robinson Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hi, sorry for my ignorance on this thread and thank you for all the really great comments. Ive taken the plunge on a valve head anyhow, i got a new USA Ampeg SVT-2 Pro at half price, which was just too good for me to refuse. Again thanks for all the help, it is very much appreciated. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misrule Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 [quote name='Sean.Robinson' post='375816' date='Jan 10 2009, 12:20 AM']Hi, sorry for my ignorance on this thread and thank you for all the really great comments. Ive taken the plunge on a valve head anyhow, i got a new USA Ampeg SVT-2 Pro at half price, which was just too good for me to refuse. Again thanks for all the help, it is very much appreciated. Sean[/quote] Where did you get the Ampeg, Sean? Sounds like a good deal. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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