HeadlessBassist Posted January 10 Posted January 10 (edited) 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 January 10 by HeadlessBassist 2 Quote
BassAdder60 Posted January 10 Posted January 10 Ampeg amps do sound great and nearly got the V7 1 Quote
Kebabkid Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago I'm going to take a look at the V3 as I'm coming to the realisation that the Ampeg sound(s) are more me Enjoy your new rig Quote
HeadlessBassist Posted 1 hour ago Author Posted 1 hour ago Thanks Kebakid, it's a very capable little setup. All in all a very different sound from my TC Electronic and MarkBass rigs. Quote
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