budget bassist Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I'm thinking about selling my tobias and my current amp head (running an ashdown EB180) which should give me £400, enough for a decent used head i think. I've seen markbass LMII heads going for that much and they seem really good, i've tried the jeff berlin combo a couple of time and it sounded really good, but how would it sound in the mix for metal? I'm after something really punchy that will cut through and really bring out the growl in my warwick and musicmans. Any other suggestions? I was also thinking something along the likes of a GK 700RB-II, an ampeg SVT-3 pro or an ampeg B-2R, B-2RE or a B-1RE. Also, would any/all of the above sound significantly better through my ashdown MAG 115 and 210T cabs until i can scrape together enough money to upgrade them too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 You can;t go wrong with a GK 700RB. Bucketloads of power and growl coming out the wazoo. You'll get a good one second hand and have money to spare for birds and Thunderbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan_da_man Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 The GK heads are good. I was after an Ampeg-ish sound from my Peavey but instead of buying a valve head, I just bought a Blackstar overdrive which has a valve in it meaning I can get pretty close to the valve goodness. Go GK/Warwick/Peavey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Ok thanks for the advice I'm still really leaning towwards a little mark II though.... any idea how it sounds in the mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussFM Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Definitely go for the GK, you can get a new one for £399, way better value than the Ampeg. I used to have the B-2R and it did me proud for a couple of years, but I couldn't believe how much better I sounded through the GK. A much clearer tone, way more volume to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 good head for metal ? one with horns ? sorry....couldn't help it. i'll be off now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I was waiting for something like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I had a mark bass head an sm450 i think it was called. It was a good head but i found it a little to polite for metal. I switched to my current head an ampeg svp and power amp and i was much happier. In fact PMd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks for the PM dude, i was actually going to ask you what you used but i forgot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Dood uses a mark bass head and really likes it though. drop him a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Good head for metal? OK it's a deal, here's some metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='392011' date='Jan 26 2009, 06:58 PM']I've seen markbass LMII heads going for that much and they seem really good, i've tried the jeff berlin combo a couple of time and it sounded really good, but how would it sound in the mix for metal? I'm after something really punchy that will cut through and really bring out the growl in my warwick and musicmans.[/quote] I've just got rid of my Jeff Berlin combo which I found way too clinical and am now running a Markbass R500 through a 610. This has just enough warmth and growl for me (I'm playing mostly blues & soul). Only just enough though. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 You could always take a punt on the new GK MB2 - there one on ebay atm [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gallien-Krueger-MB2-500-Ultra-Light-Bass-Amplifier-Head_W0QQitemZ250360582896"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gallien-Krueger-MB2-...emZ250360582896[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I'd be inclined towards the GK heads, they have a brightness in the highs and a growl when pushed that works really well for cutting through dense mixes. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 My tip - buy a Sansamp BDDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Veils' post='392485' date='Jan 27 2009, 10:20 AM']My tip - buy a Sansamp BDDI[/quote] Agreed, buy anything powerful (SVT3, GK etc) with plenty of head room... then put a BDDI in front of it. Or.... check out a second hand Tech 21 Landmark 300 or 600 Head.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='392411' date='Jan 27 2009, 09:09 AM']Good head for metal? OK it's a deal, here's some metal. *image snipped*[/quote] genius Edited January 27, 2009 by josh3184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote name='Musky' post='392453' date='Jan 27 2009, 09:51 AM']You could always take a punt on the new GK MB2 - there one on ebay atm [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gallien-Krueger-MB2-500-Ultra-Light-Bass-Amplifier-Head_W0QQitemZ250360582896"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gallien-Krueger-MB2-...emZ250360582896[/url][/quote] I wanted one of them but i can't seem to find them anywhere over here. Unfortunately i don't have the money right now, i still need to sell my tobias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrVet Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Ampeg head (USA made ) + Sansamp......this will surely do the job right for any metal style Edited January 27, 2009 by DrVet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Eden, dont settle for anything less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Brut 45 - slap it all over Man am I drunk right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 second hand sound city / simm watts / laney / carlsbro. Anything from the 70s with atleast 100watts will get you great loud tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 [quote name='umph' post='393666' date='Jan 28 2009, 01:54 PM']second hand sound city / simm watts / laney / carlsbro. Anything from the 70s with atleast 100watts will get you great loud tone[/quote] Once they've been serviced. Sansamp into a firebass, theres a couple for good prices in trade, and not all from me. Then you use the firsbass crossover to split your signal into another amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBalls Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I have used a peavy fire bass at pretty much every rehearsal studio i have been too (probably testament to how rock solid they are) and they sound great for metal or heavier stuff. Sansamp is also a great idea. I think i read somewhere that the bass player from Killswitch Engage has his own one and that he sets the EQ on every rented head they use on tour flat so he can adjust his tone via the Sansamp so he can get a consistent sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hmm, all good ideas, i was thinking about a sansamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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