bassintheface Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) Hey guys, hope you’re all keeping well? essentially, I have a valve amp itch I think I need to scratch! as I’m not gigging 3/4 times a week anymore I’m considering moving back from the lightweight class D side (Aguilar TH500 and SL cabs) and going vintage and valve. i use P and Jazz basses. i don’t need the power and weight of an SVT or similar, or even a DB750 / 751 (I know it isn’t ALL valve). so I was thinking maybe something like a Fender Bassman 135. i also thought about an Ampeg v4 too. i just need something I can gig with a full band with. anything else worth considering and looking for? was thinking of pairing with a nice BF cab too with silver grille for that retro look! cheers Edited May 26, 2020 by bassintheface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Ampeg V4b and 212AV cab...job done! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Reverb is always worth a scan. I got my Peavey Alphabass off there - 160w via 6 x 6L6GC, lovely. Theres always cheap Sound Citys on ebay and the like for around £350-£450 but not great for bass unless its the Mk3 models (in which case the price goes up). Fender Bassman 100/135's often pop up and with only a 4 x 6L6GC power section a full revalve wont be TOO much. If going vintage I would always set aside say £100 for a tech visit, plus the cost of a revalve just in case. Id also check out the very cheap Bugera 1960, whilst its marketed as a guitar amp it worked fine for me on bass, 100w via 4 x EL34's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, Pow_22 said: Reverb is always worth a scan. I got my Peavey Alphabass off there - 160w via 6 x 6L6GC, lovely. Theres always cheap Sound Citys on ebay and the like for around £350-£450 but not great for bass unless its the Mk3 models (in which case the price goes up). Fender Bassman 100/135's often pop up and with only a 4 x 6L6GC power section a full revalve wont be TOO much. If going vintage I would always set aside say £100 for a tech visit, plus the cost of a revalve just in case. Id also check out the very cheap Bugera 1960, whilst its marketed as a guitar amp it worked fine for me on bass, 100w via 4 x EL34's I have no problem using my Sound City MKIV for bass. They can be really good (near Hiwatt build quality and quiet), they can also be 'dogs' (rats nest wiring, dry solder joints and noisy). If you get a 'dog' they make the basis of a good Hiwatt clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Does it have to be old? If not... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Mesa Prodigy 4:88 Used only now. Fan can be a bit loud if you are sensitive to that (I am) but it wouldn't surprise me if the fan could be upgraded to a modern silent type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 How about searching out a vintage Hiwatt DR103. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Cheers chaps..... will get looking. i did notice the v4b with 212 cab and wondered how that would sound! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, bassintheface said: Edited May 26, 2020 by skychaserhigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Simple answer is it sounds fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 2 hours ago, skychaserhigh said: Simple answer is it sounds fantastic! Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 5 hours ago, wateroftyne said: Does it have to be old? If not... Nope, not specially but I do like the vintage thing. in my mind I’d love an original 70’s Blue Line Ampeg Head and 8x10 cab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Slightly left field... Noble valve preamp into a good powered cab or a poweramp and traditional cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Ampeg PF-50T? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 6 hours ago, bassintheface said: Nope, not specially but I do like the vintage thing. Cool... definitely check it out. It's got the old-school tone circuit and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 9 hours ago, wateroftyne said: Cool... definitely check it out. It's got the old-school tone circuit and everything. Awesome, thanks buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 15 hours ago, fretmeister said: Slightly left field... Noble valve preamp into a good powered cab or a poweramp and traditional cab? Good shout cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 9 hours ago, pete.young said: Ampeg PF-50T? I had looked at these, and the Ashdown 30w version etc but wasn’t sure they’d have enough power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 5, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 depending on your budget, I always highly recommend Matamp. They have a range and you can have a chat with them about your needs and how their product line up could meet it. I think they do a 150w bass amp, not sure about lower. They have a vintage vibe to them, but I'd probably go new over used as the used market seems a bit crazy on them. Otherwise, Burman are also really cool vintage - straight forward. Normally about the 100w mark. I had one for a while but it didnt quite cut it in my set up at that time. Sounds like a fun hunt!! Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 My personal thoughts, feelings and experience on the Fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 2 hours ago, VTypeV4 said: My personal thoughts, feelings and experience on the Fender. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 3 hours ago, Salt on your Bass? said: depending on your budget, I always highly recommend Matamp. They have a range and you can have a chat with them about your needs and how their product line up could meet it. I think they do a 150w bass amp, not sure about lower. They have a vintage vibe to them, but I'd probably go new over used as the used market seems a bit crazy on them. Otherwise, Burman are also really cool vintage - straight forward. Normally about the 100w mark. I had one for a while but it didnt quite cut it in my set up at that time. Sounds like a fun hunt!! Best of luck cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Ashdown CTM100 definitely worth a look. The Ampeg PF50t is a great amp too (had one) but you'd need to run it through the PA if it's a large room or a loud band. I believe Oli Foxen is the valve amp expert on here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 if you are local to Bolton at all youd be welcome to try my Peavey alphabass. Im toying with listing it here anyway as something a bit special has come up that I need to fund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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