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Bassman amp
Posted on 10/20/23 at 10:22 am
Posted on 10/20/23 at 10:22 am
I’m looking to get a mid-60’s Fender Bassman amp head. Anyone have recent experience with one? It will be used for gigs and recording. Price range?
TIA
TIA
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Posted on 10/20/23 at 11:24 am to midlothianlsu
They are all over the internet. $1,200 - $2,000.
For guitar or bass?
For guitar or bass?
Posted on 10/20/23 at 11:33 am to wareaglepete
Lackluster bass amp by most bassists' standards, needs and expectations, and I'm being polite the way I phrased that.
Incredible guitar amp if you want the perfect pedal platform and don't need onboard reverb.
Incredible guitar amp if you want the perfect pedal platform and don't need onboard reverb.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 11:42 am to midlothianlsu
There are a few for less than a grand near me right now. Pre CBS are going to be more $$
This post was edited on 10/20/23 at 11:49 am
Posted on 10/20/23 at 12:24 pm to wareaglepete
Bass
Posted on 10/20/23 at 12:29 pm to TheFretShack
I have heard that. Part of the incentive is I have a Mesa head now that plays fine but I despise the speak-on cable. But it pretty light and that is becoming a factor in the decision. A Bassman head will weight a lot more.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 12:46 pm to midlothianlsu
If you play a Mesa bass head, my hunch is that a vintage Bassman head is going to fall WAY short of your expectations.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 12:58 pm to TheFretShack
quote:
If you play a Mesa bass head, my hunch is that a vintage Bassman head is going to fall WAY short of your expectations.
True story
This post was edited on 10/20/23 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 10/20/23 at 1:14 pm to midlothianlsu
for recording that's a good amp for bass.
for playing live, that's a bad amp for bass.
for playing live, that's a bad amp for bass.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 2:55 pm to TheFretShack
Mesa or GK. Find a GK 800RB in good condition and thank me later.
Why you no like speakon?
ETA: Didn’t see you have a Mesa head. If you have to have a classic amp, get an SVT.
Why you no like speakon?
ETA: Didn’t see you have a Mesa head. If you have to have a classic amp, get an SVT.
This post was edited on 10/20/23 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 10/20/23 at 3:46 pm to midlothianlsu
I have a ‘66 head and a pair of 2x12 cabinets if you are interested…I can get pics soon for you, and located in metro NO area.
Posted on 10/20/23 at 4:04 pm to wareaglepete
quote:
If you have to have a classic amp, get an SVT.
and a chiro appt
Posted on 10/20/23 at 4:11 pm to midlothianlsu
I have a 64. A Strat sounds great through it. A bass is underwhelming, especially when compared to modern bass amps.
Posted on 10/21/23 at 7:21 am to midlothianlsu
You guys have talked me out of it. Thanks for the responses.
Posted on 10/21/23 at 7:56 am to midlothianlsu
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Bass
TD posters only use Fender Bassman combo amps. From 1957-59 and for guitar.
Come back when you add a zero to your disposable income ya’ poor.
Posted on 10/21/23 at 8:00 am to LSU alum wannabe
I was intending on using it for my 60 Jazz and 74 Rick but you are right I am a poor.
Posted on 10/21/23 at 3:10 pm to midlothianlsu
Most of us are,baw
Posted on 10/21/23 at 3:44 pm to LSU alum wannabe
I have Victoria Baseman clones and it's a phenomenal amp. Stupid loud tho.
Posted on 10/22/23 at 1:12 pm to midlothianlsu
I love vintage bass heads. Had svt’s v4’s b25’s etc. lot of upkeep and they aren’t dependable live at all. Plus they weigh a ton. I sold all of my vintage gear and bought a dark glass 900 a few years back and haven’t regretted it since. It sounds close to tube and weighs like 8 lbs and fits in a carrying case with a strap. For recording I used the studio’s low wattage bass amp they had there and it sounded great.
Posted on 10/22/23 at 3:53 pm to monsterballads
I ageee with all of this. I have had an svt and a peavey before switching to a new bassman 500 that is small and light. But it quit working after a few years and I went with Mesa 800. I have trouble with the Speakon cable, sometimes I can’t get it twisted just right to disengage. This thing is light and like yours comes with a bag.
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