One more new gear thread

[TSanders]

First, its not a bass. Second, yes, I am a gear whore.

Ive been trying new amps for a while, and have tried everything Id wanted to try, except for one amp. I had many stereotypes about how this amp would be outside of a music store. I almost wanted to not like this amp, since they are so widely used. So when I first plugged in, I was LOOKING for things not to like. Wrong mindset, yes I know.

I was wrong. Everything bad I thought was wrong. I love this amp, I really do. It kills in every sense of the word. I dont care about new ones vs. old ones, yada freakin yada. Alls I know is that this head KICKS, and shall enjoy a long stay with me. Combined with my GK Neo212 and 115, the tone is just there for days. Id even say 80 pounds worth.

My new Ampeg SVT Classic:

 

[Figjam]

ew ampeg

 

[Moondog]

Thank you Travis!
I've been shopping for new amplification for
a long time now & I keep coming back to this
amp - it is by far my fav. I got my new cab,
The CL is next!

Congrats!!

 

[shamus63]

Travis ~ is that rig as massive in real life as it appears in the picture?

 

[strummer]

Nice rig, Travis!
Still, I can't help getting some strange vibes seeing you with an Ampeg...

You sure you didn't get a Ric, too

 

[phatduckk]

why didnt we just trade amps????

congrats dude

 

[Randracula]

You'll be back...........

 

[shamus63]

You sure you didn't get a Ric, too

NNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

 

[maddog]

I'm all set for a GK rig as soon as the truck is paid off. What am I supposed to do now!?!

Nice rig Travis. Don't blow the windows out.

 

[Dr Stankface]

You'll be back...........

Yeah he will. Let me know when you need to borrow my 1001 Trav.

Andrew

 

[TSanders]

You guys are a trip.

I love GK stuff, and was glad to have a relationship with them while I did. The guys that I dealt with (Dan and Gene) are top notch.

However, as much as I like GK, and as good as their product line is, Ive just found something that works better for me. I was looking forward to the Fusion 550, and even had plans to buy one, but now I dont bleeb Ill be getting one.

I am love with this SVT, and never thought Id be an Ampeg man.

 

[shamus63]

I am love with this SVT, and never thought Id be an Ampeg man.

Ampeg tone is definitely hard to argue with!

For me, the GK is more about pure headroom. I use a SansAmp Bass Driver DI to help color my sound with my current rig.

Still looking forward to a GK 1001RB-II.

 

[syciprider]

Did you get that for $300 too?

Even the biggest and baddest hybrid amps look tiny next to an SVT.
It's like what? 5 feet wide?

 

[maddog]

Ampeg tone is definitely hard to argue with!

For me, the GK is more about pure headroom. I use a SansAmp Bass Driver DI to help color my sound with my current rig.

Still looking forward to a GK 1001RB-II.

Those are some bold statements James.

 

[shamus63]

That's a rather bold statement James.

Which part...?

 

[TSanders]

Yeah, the SVT is about the size of a Geo Metro. No kidding.

HEAVY as can be, but man when I plug in I cant help but smile.

 

[Colin]

you said whore hopefully you will get the big ballz reference

 

[82Daion]

you said whore

Oh, grooow uuuupppp.

 

[syciprider]

IMHO, the only way to play it is with max gain. You can feel the gravel underneath.

 

[phatduckk]

IMHO, the only way to play it is with max gain. You can feel the gravel underneath.

ya i usually play mine with the gain up a bit past 2 oclock