Marvin Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I'm using a small Ibanez soundwave 35 watt, as a practice amp. It's got quite a versatile range of sound, and for the price, has some good features - the shape feature to scoop the mids is good. It works for me. The only gripe I've got is that it is a bit hissy when you get it up past halfway. That said, the amp I had before that was the Peavy basic 60 which was alright but was never comfortable with - too heavy, not loud enough and could never get the sound I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlueFalcon Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 It would be nice if we could buy the P5110 for a reasonable price in the UK. Hopefully, when they are actually available we will see more retailers offering them and a big reduction in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Has anyone got one of these yet? Anyone used one in anger? Edited January 13, 2010 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='Sean' post='711707' date='Jan 13 2010, 06:31 PM']Has anyone got one of these yet? Anyone used one in anger?[/quote]Sean, We have the full Promethean range in stock and think they're fabulous. If you're local, pop in for a demo. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus x-1 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I wanna try this amp, why very little information in the music media and on the net, nobody seems to be advertising it as 'in sock'. This seems a perfect combo for me but it's as rare as hen's teeth, anybody know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='Cygnus x-1' post='750095' date='Feb 18 2010, 07:15 PM']I wanna try this amp, why very little information in the music media and on the net, nobody seems to be advertising it as 'in sock'. This seems a perfect combo for me but it's as rare as hen's teeth, anybody know why?[/quote]As per my previous post, we have the Promethean in stock. It's a fantastic bit of kit and really well-priced too. It's not in every store because there has only been one shipment into the UK so far and we were lucky enough to secure stock from that shipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Having played the amp in the stompbox shop, it's a fantastic piece of kit. It sounds tight, punchy, versatile, and generally pretty awesome. If fundage was better, i'd be thinking on this for smaller understated gigs over my Marshall 8x10 stack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswesty Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I've just bought one of these heads and can confirm its bloody fantastic... And very clean and loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba5110c.htm"]Thomann[/url] Promethean anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 [quote name='sk8' post='934720' date='Aug 24 2010, 01:19 PM'][url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba5110c.htm"]Thomann[/url] Promethean anyone?[/quote] Bloody hell! If that ain't a rip, I don't know what is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I'd be interested to hear if it's close to the Ibanez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 [quote name='Kongo' post='483852' date='May 9 2009, 05:18 PM']I think that's cause there are lots of amps out there that deliver the sound you want, but instruments are by feel too. One you've placed your amp down it's size is irrelevant but your always playing your bass and a neck that's too big is going to bring you down.[/quote] Ok here goes my rant.. the main reason people haven't heard of them so much because people generally buy brands and not good products from shops who know nothing about the products just buy the known brands.. or the latest craze its a shame, there's alot of stuff out there that sounds better than the 'norm' but it's just a bit hard to locate because of this reason... I really like promethaen, if heard it on the many gigs and used one myself for a while and if has as good standing as the rest and in some cases better.. just the everyday shop has no clue... You'll see Fender, Ampeg, Trace, Hartke, Roland and in some better shops GK, Markbass, Orange, Aguilar, EBS etc.. The comment not many don't players use it so it cr*p is BS really. I'm not having a go at you, just the comment made to the person who said that to you.. Lots of people use some well known brands than are basically cr*p or hould I say particular product.. I try to stay open minded and just try the product... Rant over breathe :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 [quote name='sk8' post='934720' date='Aug 24 2010, 01:19 PM'][url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba5110c.htm"]Thomann[/url] Promethean anyone?[/quote] Wow! Mega cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 Probably made by Behringer lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 [quote name='sk8' post='934720' date='Aug 24 2010, 01:19 PM'][url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba5110c.htm"]Thomann[/url] Promethean anyone?[/quote] Check out the heads: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba250h.htm"]250W[/url] and [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm"]500W[/url] At that price, the 250W one deserves a look as a backup amp, surely? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='Alien' post='935139' date='Aug 24 2010, 06:48 PM']Check out the heads: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba250h.htm"]250W[/url] and [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm"]500W[/url] At that price, the 250W one deserves a look as a backup amp, surely? A[/quote] Bloody hell, that is so cheap! It actually looks quite nice too, not too garish, quite classic and understated! It would be interesting to see if anyone would buy one or what the reviews are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 That HB thing doesn't look very reliable for me.. But I wanted to share this, haven't spotted this before, maybe it's a new thing from Ibanez?: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5210_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5210_promethean.htm[/url] Very much 'TCElectronic', right.. For 739 euros, looks good. Shame, that it doesn't have wheels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='Faithless' post='935836' date='Aug 25 2010, 12:14 PM']That HB thing doesn't look very reliable for me..[/quote] On what basis do you come up with that?????? Most (if not all) the D class amps apparently use stock parts anyway (ie the entire poweramp sections are actually the same modules bought from the same manufacturer). That would be a lot of the reason why all the manufacturers suddenly produce amps that do 1200w at the same time etc etc... Given that this is probably using similar tech, if not the same part for the amp section I would think it is probably likely to be as reliable as any of the rest. The preamp on the other hand could sound rubbish. Of course I might be wrong, but I cant tell from a picture and a look at the spec any more than you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='Faithless' post='935836' date='Aug 25 2010, 12:14 PM']But I wanted to share this, haven't spotted this before, maybe it's a new thing from Ibanez?: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5210_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5210_promethean.htm[/url] Very much 'TCElectronic', right.. For 739 euros, looks good. Shame, that it doesn't have wheels..[/quote] The 210 has been around a while... Looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='51m0n' post='935885' date='Aug 25 2010, 01:01 PM']On what basis do you come up with that?????? Most (if not all) the D class amps apparently use stock parts anyway (ie the entire poweramp sections are actually the same modules bought from the same manufacturer). That would be a lot of the reason why all the manufacturers suddenly produce amps that do 1200w at the same time etc etc... Given that this is probably using similar tech, if not the same part for the amp section I would think it is probably likely to be as reliable as any of the rest. The preamp on the other hand could sound rubbish. Of course I might be wrong, but I cant tell from a picture and a look at the spec any more than you can![/quote] +1 I agree.. if you've heard it or got some extra spec. But I've heard/see it time and time again: two brands same manufacture, same parts, different badge, different price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 It probably is lots of the same guts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='Faithless' post='935836' date='Aug 25 2010, 12:14 PM']That HB thing doesn't look very reliable for me.. But I wanted to share this, haven't spotted this before, maybe it's a new thing from Ibanez?: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5210_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5210_promethean.htm[/url] Very much 'TCElectronic', right.. For 739 euros, looks good. Shame, that it doesn't have wheels..[/quote] It's a light weight 2x10, so I wouldn't have thought wheels essential, however I would like to see a handle one side as well, to keep it clear of the floor when carrying. Anyway, when are the P5112 and P5212 coming out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 That HB combo looks alright, but the amp itself looks super super cheap/tacky. But you get what you pay for. I bet its great as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='Count Bassy' post='936310' date='Aug 25 2010, 07:35 PM']It's a light weight 2x10, so I wouldn't have thought wheels essential, however I would like to see a handle one side as well, to keep it clear of the floor when carrying. Anyway, when are the P5112 and P5212 coming out?[/quote] Funny, I was bugging TC Electronic about a 10" combo version of their BG500 or 450 Combos, they never replied though I have to say though, I moved from a MarkBass head and Aguilar GS112 to the tiny Promethean 10" combo and, at least for my purposes, it sounds just as big! My 2p anyway... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 [quote name='51m0n' post='935885' date='Aug 25 2010, 03:01 PM']On what basis do you come up with that?????? Most (if not all) the D class amps apparently use stock parts anyway (ie the entire poweramp sections are actually the same modules bought from the same manufacturer). That would be a lot of the reason why all the manufacturers suddenly produce amps that do 1200w at the same time etc etc... Given that this is probably using similar tech, if not the same part for the amp section I would think it is probably likely to be as reliable as any of the rest. The preamp on the other hand could sound rubbish. Of course I might be wrong, but I cant tell from a picture and a look at the spec any more than you can![/quote] Err, it's cool, mate.. Well, I'm no spec, when it comes to tech stuff, but HB stuff isn't 'quality' gear in the end, is it.. I couldn't get on with design anyway, so Ibby remains my best bet.. easy faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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