Ot: I Hate My Amp!

[EBMM7181]

I would love to try MarkBass.... If I could find it....

Then again, I haven't been to GC in a couple months... They may have some by now...

Ritchie

I tested a Mark Bass at GC a few weeks ago. They are very good sounding amps. I played a Sterling through one, and a 30th StingRay, both sounded VERY good, Mark Bass is quality stuff, but It didnt impress me enough for me to switch from GK. But never-the-less, Mark Bass is good stuff.

 

[RitchieDarling]

I have played through MARKBASS stuff and that is killer...i just can't stand to look at that yellow...

But I LIKE yellow!!

Ritchie

 

[EBMM7181]

Nice car Ritchie, what kind of car you buying next week?

 

[EBMM7181]

a BMW next week, and then maybe a Mercedes Benz S550 the week after?

 

[tadawson]

Check your Speakon cable connection.

You need it to be 1 (+) and 2(-).

Check the Neutrik website for guidance.

For what? That is neither the standard for normal (1+/1-) or biamp (1+/2+) . . . .unless someone did something very bizarre at Ampeg, 1+/2- will just run single channel - 1- and 2- are normally the same ground . . . .

- Tim

 

[syciprider]

For what?

For no reason other than that's what it says on the manual.

 

[Caca de Kick]

Pssst, two words......Mesa Boogie.

making guitarists cry since 1991 for me.

 

[Vanni]

I've tried both. And yes, I read the manual.....

I've never used the "ultra low" switch.....

It's just gutless.......

Ritchie

uhm... maybe there is something wrong in your amp...
Have you the chance to play another SVT4?

ciao
Vanni

 

[smallequestrian]

Pssst, two words......Mesa Boogie.

making guitarists cry since 1991 for me.

As a bassist with a Mesa head that plays with his Mesa lovin' guitarist brother, I can most assuredly say that you have that phrase backwards.

I think I still have hearing lost from the last time I played with my brother.

 

[roburado]

I'm told that you can order at your local GC, and they'll ship it into your nearest store from somewhere that has them. I know Chuck did this, and I think a couple of other people have too. Maybe worth giving Chuck a PM, or giving your store a call and seeing what the ETA on an order-in would be.

Thanks, Azzy. I'll keep that in mind when it comes time.

 

[strummer]

Ahem, it's mostly all been said before, but I will say what I think: Apart from some svt's, Ampeg is a "barely ok" amp manufactuer. Imho and all that of course.
Now, markBass is real nice, as is my little darling Aggies, and there's like a lot of good amps out there that'll just kill your Ampeg.

 

[bassmancb]

Pssst, two words......Mesa Boogie.



I have to say that my Mesa 750 BB with 4x10,1x15 cabs get the job done. but they are heavy . They do complement the MM basses.

 

[tkarter]

This fellow doesn't think his SVT 4 is wimpy

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=793739178&n=2

tk

 

[kompressaur]

your not playing the amps that are so perfectly matched for our stuff....Mark Bass

how do these stack up against markbass? I could pick one up,just thought I'd get a heads up from those who've owned/used both.i can get to try markbass no probs,be a lot harder for me to find one of these on demo

sorry about the small pic.

thanks

Komp

 

[RitchieDarling]

Uh.......

how do these stack up against markbass? I could pick one up,just thought I'd get a heads up from those who've owned/used both.i can get to try markbass no probs,be a lot harder for me to find one of these on demosorry about the small pic.thanks Komp

What is it?

Ritchie

 

[kompressaur]

MusicMan Audiophile HD500 head

cant find any decent pics .

komp

 

[kompressaur]

in fact if theres any UK/Europe forum members desperate for one of these then here's the link,if you haven't seen it yet.whilst i'm dithering,go get it!


eBay.co.uk: MusicMan Audiophile HD-500 Bass Guitar Amplifier Head (item 320090754644 end time 07-Apr-07 18:04:39 BST)

Komp

 

[strummer]

Ahem, those were, if I'm not totally mistaken, made my Marco and his crew at MarkBass. So there, BP is a consitenst sort of fellow

 

[syciprider]

SVT or Orange and a fridge.

Problems solved.

 

[Trix]

SVT-4 and Other Amps

If your 4 is still covered with warranty, have it checked. Even if it isn't I would recommend having it checked. I've been using mine for several years and I think it really kicks. I have it integrated with other components and use it in several different combinations as well as a stand-alone - massive power and tone. Any good quality amp working properly should perform as expected.

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