What amps do you guys play?

[Estin]

hey, just curious what you EB users are playing through. share your gear list here!

 

[jim friar]

Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 50 head thru a Marshall 1960 TV 4/12 cab with Greenbacks. Vox wah and a modded TS-9 .

 

[Estin]

i use a Mesa Single rectifier 50 thru a Mesa recto 2x12 cabinet closed back with vintage 30's. i also have a line 6 spider 112.

 

[ebmm_axis]

5150

 

[Shaun Lopez]

gear

Ampeg SVT Classic head through an 8X10" Ampeg Cab.

 

[seandorian]

Audiophile HD-500 head with Ernie Ball 4x10 and 2x10 cabinets.
Sterling bass

 

[davidp158]

I use a few (too many?) amps depending on the size of the gig, or recording situation. Small amps for small rooms, as a rule, for me.

Dr. Z MAZ 38, THD Univalve w/THD 2x12 cabinet, VOX AC-15, Fender Deluxe Reverb, Trace Elliot Velocette

dave patterson

 

[chet]

blues junior....waiting for delivery of an ashdown peacemaker 40

 

[davidp158]

Chet,

I don't mean to raise a red flag, but ask around about the build quality and reliability of the Ashdown amps. I was at my amp tech's shop a month ago, and he had a LOT of Ashdown bass amps in for repair. I must have seen 8 or 10 of them stacked up on his shelves. He said the build quality was suspect and he's been working on quite a few of them.

Ashdown makes a great sounding bass amp, and the guitar combos look interesting. Still, I'm warry of them, due to seeing so many in for repair.

dave patterson

blues junior....waiting for delivery of an ashdown peacemaker 40

 

[Estin]

i'm gonna be adding a new head to my gear arsenal. Randall Cyclone 300 watt solid state-head. anyone ever tried one? i bet *solid-state* is like a sin around here but its a great high gain head. check one out if you can. but remember its not tube, and it doesn't sound like a tube amp either.

 

[chet]

davidp 158:
thanks for the info.....
i am always suspect of new items, but figured i'd give it a try.....

the worse thing that happens is that i return it.....

i will look at it a little more thoroughly in the beginning thanks to your comments, and keep my options open in regard to returning it..

and.....

will never get rid of the blues junior....sounds too good.....

 

[Brian]

My Amps ~

Line 6 Flextone II 2X12 in my house.

Mesa Dual Recto, 4X12 slant cab in jam room.

 

[hbucker]

I play a PV Classic 100 through a Traynor 410 cab.

For smaller gigs I have a PV Bandit that I run a Yamaha DG-Stomp preamp through. This setup sounds amazing for what it is.

 

[Kirkster57]

I have a rack setup. Rocktron Voodu Valve - Mesa 20/20 power amp, Stereo graphic EQ, Fuhrman pwer conditioner

Set up no #2: Marshall TSL 122 w/matching 2-12" extension cab.

 

[GrooveHT]

At the moment I play a Rivera Jake, although I'm angling for a Knucklehead reverb...also have a Mesa V-twin pedal preamp
Oh yeah...EB, thanks for putting up a forum for the guitars we love!

GrooveHT

 

[peter71]

Right now I practice through a tech 21 10 W. It has a direct output that I use for smaller shows. For bigger shows, I use a Roland Jazz Chorus. I don't use a lot of effects, but I am in the process of getting a pod. I guess the modern age is creeping up on me...

 

[Estin]

hey Grooveht,

Rivera's are great amps. i too am seeking a knucklehead reverb. htat head would crush a few of the mainstream head these days...........not naming any brands. ;-) anyways, i'd like to get their los lobottom 3-12 cabinet. seen it? 2- vintage 30's on top and a 12" sub on bottom with built in 300 watt amp! damn that would hit low and hard.

 

[jawbox]

hey groove,
how do you like the jake? I'm thinking about a knucklehead myself.

Later,
jawbox

 

[GrooveHT]

Hey folks...sorry I've been away and not reading for a a few. The army doesn't know when to give me personal time
Jaw: The Jake's clean is amazing, I have nothing but words of praise for it. Wraps up the feel of a great blackface and a super tweed into one, courtesy of a push/pull that shifts the EQ range. The motherf**ker is loud too...just 55 watts and one celestion speaker but good lord it can crank. The British channel is pretty awesome too...I am having trouble locking in the plexi feel, but I attribute that to user error Slap the Mesa V-twin in front of the clean channel, or in the effects loop, and its got that modern-esque sort of voicing. You won't ever go wrong with a Rivera, and if you like vintage tones, or hotrodded vintage, go for the Jake. A Fandango or a Knucklehead would do you better if you like more gain-y tones (if thats a word).
Estin: Yeah, a KHR would be fantastic! I really dig the Bonehead, but I think those went out of production...some kind of spat between Steve Lukather and Paul Rivera. Both have gain for days...mmm, tasty Can you tell I dig Rivera's? And they sound great with EB's too!

GrooveHT

 

[chet]

had second thoughts about the ashdown.......have played many in the meantime, and settled in with a rivera chubster 55......fantastic amp.......extremely versatile.....great clean.....great crunch.....