Ampeg Venture mix’n’match rig

[HeadlessBassist]

So I recently re-entered the world of the Precision with the purchase of one of the new American Professional Classics. I currently have the following amplification…

 

TC Electronic RH750 in TC 2x10 enclosure + 2 single TC 1x12 cabs.

 

MarkBass 2x10 combo with 1x12” extension cab.

 

Backup TC Electronic BQ250 head unit.

 

Usually the RH750 stays at home - even with its built in trolley, 28kgs is a lot to haul around, despite the full rig sounding great, and having the on-board compressor which makes the Precision sound fantastic.

 

The MarkBass system sounds fantastic for my more modern-sounding instruments, like Status & GB, or my Jazz Elite, but for the passive Jazzes and Precision it just sounds too artificial and highly processed, despite the best efforts of the ‘Vintage’ filter.

 

So during the Xmas holidays, I spotted an Ampeg Venture V3 on offer in the sales with £200 off RRP, so I did the usual research and found it made a sound I might like. It arrived earlier this week, and it is very good indeed. Rather than ploughing yet more money into Ampeg’s highly expensive cabs, I’ve jury-rigged a dual 12” system with the extension cabs from both of my main rigs, and oh my, does it sound good with the Precision!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 15 hours ago by HeadlessBassist

[Lozz196]

Congrats, they are nice sounding amps

[BassAdder60]

Ampeg amps do sound great and nearly got the V7