swr or ampeg

[rhfactor4]

should i replace my swr 750x with a SVT-CL by ampeg? ( i hate my swr....)

[Soulfinger]

Ummm...didn't you just answer your own question?

[cgworkman]

Originally posted by Soulfinger
Ummm...didn't you just answer your own question?

I think he did!!

[johans]

Originally posted by rhfactor4
should i replace my swr 750x with a SVT-CL by ampeg? ( i hate my swr....)

you selling your 750x?
what you dont like from it?

you played to cl enough times already to conclude?

[skabassist13]

how much you selling the 750x for?

[johans]

yap yap ...
how much ... ? P

[spectorbassguy]

Originally posted by rhfactor4
should i replace my swr 750x with a SVT-CL by ampeg? ( i hate my swr....)

Nope. At least try out the Mesa Boogie 400+ before buying another amp. HUGE fat tone with LOTS o' headroom. You won't be sorry....

[rhfactor4]

lol i dunno what to do, how much do mesa boogie 400+'s cost? and would people buy my swr head that ive used for like 4-5 months for 700-800 dollars?

but before i do that, i do have a fender deluxe p bass special (its a 520 dollar mex made pbass body with j neck and has both pickups) i dunno i cant seem to get good tone from my fender, should i try playing a MM through it? I was thinking warwick ebcause people who use warwick and swr have good tone, its really deep, can i get the same with a SR 5? thanks.

[spectorbassguy]

Originally posted by rhfactor4
lol i dunno what to do, how much do mesa boogie 400+'s cost? and would people buy my swr head that ive used for like 4-5 months for 700-800 dollars?

but before i do that, i do have a fender deluxe p bass special (its a 520 dollar mex made pbass body with j neck and has both pickups) i dunno i cant seem to get good tone from my fender, should i try playing a MM through it? I was thinking warwick ebcause people who use warwick and swr have good tone, its really deep, can i get the same with a SR 5? thanks.

Here's a reply I made to another post regarding amps:

" Keep on looking, cybrpunk. They (Mesa 400+'s are definitely worth the wait. I play my Bongo 5, StingRay 5 fretless and sometimes even my Ken Smith BT5G (Not much though since Bongo arrived ) and it is the best amp I've ever played on.

Got mine on Harmony Central for $750.00 used in perfect condition - You should check the ads out daily because additions are made daily.
http://www.harmony-central.com/cgi-...1001=on&time=14

In fact there's one just listed on 5-7-04 for $800 in SKB case (a BARGAIN). Scroll about 3/4 of the way down on the above link.
Here's the description:

"Mesa Boogie 400+ w/skb case for sale
Asking Price: US$800
Condition: Excellent
Age: 20 years
Description:

Excellent shape, 800 bucks firm. I've got my eyes on the amp of my dreams & I need to come up with the cash fast! Perferably Chicago or somewhere in the vicinity, but I'm not opposed to shipping it as long as the buyer covers the cost.
Seller: James Barron,
E-mail: jamesalvinbarron (Profile)
Location: Chicago, IL
Post Date: 5/7/2004"

(Harmony Central Tip: I always ask for their ebay username. If they don't have one I don't buy anything from them. Never been burnt yet)

Good Luck!

[Disquieter]

how many times are we gonna go through the whole SWR/Ampeg thread. with the outcome being inconclusive...

Maybe there should be a specific sticky thread for the SWR/Ampeg debate...


here's trivia for you.

what does SWR stand for?

the winner gets a prize..

joel D.

[Aussie Mark]

Good question Joel. Also, what does AMPEG stand for?

[Disquieter]

Originally posted by Aussie Mark
Good question Joel. Also, what does AMPEG stand for?

psh!

amplified peg of course!

[Disquieter]

I should clarifiy....

ampeg began making pickups for upright basses when everythign started getting louder, the upright alone wasn't enough.

they began making "pickups" that would go on the pegs of the bass.. bassically a little mic if i remember..

that ran out into a small amplifier that was included in the whole package...

amplified peg...



need i go on?

[LarryNJ]

SWR= Stewart W. Rabe, the founder of SWR, now Raven Labs.

My opinion regarding your ?:

The Ampeg SVT CL will yield a different sound than the SWR, an all-tube power section vs. a solid-state with a tube preamp.

Apples & Oranges; both good choices.

Now where's my prize?

[Baddog]

I have a Peavy T Bass rack mount amp where I can switch between Solid State of Tube.