vonfog
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I know it's kind of like the holy Grail, but any recommendations would be apprecitated. Weight is not a factor, size and loudness are.
Thanks,
Adam
Thanks,
Adam
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spectorbassguy
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If you're talking combo amps.....
Ashdown Mag Combo. Tiny Box - Big 300 watt sound.
http://www.music123.com/Ashdown-MAG-C115T-300-i132237.music
If you're talking amp heads only.....
Ampeg SVT III Pro - 1 rack space and 450 watts.
http://www.music123.com/Ampeg-SVT3PRO-i53503.music
Ashdown Mag Combo. Tiny Box - Big 300 watt sound.
http://www.music123.com/Ashdown-MAG-C115T-300-i132237.music
If you're talking amp heads only.....
Ampeg SVT III Pro - 1 rack space and 450 watts.
http://www.music123.com/Ampeg-SVT3PRO-i53503.music
phatduckk
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the mesa boogie walkabout scout is pretty damn small and gets loud
http://mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Bass_Amps/walkabout/WalkaboutScout/WalkScout.htm
http://mesaboogie.com/Product_Info/Bass_Amps/walkabout/WalkaboutScout/WalkScout.htm
Psychicpet
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I know it's a bit of a bad word up here in Canada but have you tried any of the Yorkville stuff? I use a 1x10" combo for teaching/practicing at home/coffee shop upright gigs , etc. It's got OK sound but the price and warranty are killer, another option. 
skabassist13
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im pretty sure the svt-3pro is a 2 space head.
vonfog
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Psychicpet said:I know it's a bit of a bad word up here in Canada but have you tried any of the Yorkville stuff? I use a 1x10" combo for teaching/practicing at home/coffee shop upright gigs , etc. It's got OK sound but the price and warranty are killer, another option.
Actually my big cabs have always been Yorkvilles. I have a 1x15 and a big slant 4x10 from the late 80s. The only negative experience is that the speaker surrounds (the material between the speaker cone and the basket) tend to deteriorate over time. I'm just sick of lugging the 410 and a rack case around to small gigs. The old Traynor bass combos are becoming more desirable too. Is the 1x10" loud enough for gigging?
The new Traynor all-tube bass head is stunning, but the weight of the head alone is ridiculous. Maybe if I had a roadie.
Thanks,
Adam
skabassist13
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Define loud.
vonfog
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phatduckk said:
That 1x12 is exactly what I'm looking for. The Walkabout head seems similar in layout to my SWR... anybody know how this amp sounds compared to an SWR?
Thanks,
Adam
Psychicpet
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I had one and it is a very loud 300watts at 4ohms , I really liked it but just couldn't find my sound in it with my SR5... but it is a great head(except for the passive mid..never did like it)vonfog said:
pd
bassmonkeee
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Psychicpet said:
I've had a Walkabout head for about 2 years now, and it's been DOA for most of it in spite of one trip to the pre-eminent tube repairman in Atlanta and one trip out to Mesa Boogie.
It's a great sounding, LOUD amp in a 13 lb package, but if it doesn't work, what's the point?I was a big fan of the passive mid control (mostly since I just turned it all the way up, and forgot about it
).I picked up a GK1001RB from GC for cheap, cheap, cheap and it's been a workhorse ever since. I think the Walkabout would win in a side by side comparison (assuming it was working at the time), but the GK gets a nice, warm, glassy sound--especially for a solid state amp.
The Walkabout has been sitting in the closet for about 9 months now. I keep meaning to attempt to get it fixed.....again...but I'm so gun shy now that I don't know if I could ever trust it on a gig without a backup at this point.
Psychicpet
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bassmonkeee said:I was a big fan of the passive mid control (mostly since I just turned it all the way up, and forgot about it
ya, but instead of GK I went out and got an Avalon and a Crown
hehehehe
bassmonkeee
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Psychicpet said:
ya, but instead of GK I went out and got an Avalon and a Crown
hehehehe
Not for $300US, ya didn't.
spectorbassguy
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Oops you are correct, sir! My bad!skabassist13 said:
Psychicpet
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bassmonkeee said:Not for $300US, ya didn't.
phatduckk
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bassmonkeee said:I've had a Walkabout head for about 2 years now, and it's been DOA for most of it in spite of one trip to the pre-eminent tube repairman in Atlanta and one trip out to Mesa Boogie.
that sucks ...
I think this is true for anything though. no matter how kick ass a product can be there's instances where they break on day 1 ...
i wouldnt fret this if you buy your gear at a good store ... they should exchange it for you if any issues come up
TheDirtyMoocher
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just wondering..i saw that mesa boogie and it might be what i want too but i cant seem to find how much it is...i could be (probably am) stupid and just didnt look in the obvious place but i know i can count on you guys to point me in the right direction
thanks
thanks
spectorbassguy
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Mooch is that a Candy Red Bongo 5 HS in your Avatar I spy? Excellent choice my friend. I had Bryan Boots make me a black pearloid p/g for mine. Keep on Rockin'!TheDirtyMoocher said:
TheDirtyMoocher
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yep just like yours except black headstock and a limited edition plate thats actually supposed to be there (unless yours has one too i dont know...)
MingusBASS
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Ahhh his must be radiance red... not candy red.
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