Members jhamnett Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/msg/1478884349.html Bassman 135 for $350. I'm thinking about it... could definitely sell my DeVille if it rocks. What say ye, HCFX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richard_def Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 pull the trigger! those things are so loud, they have a really biting, nasty cranked sound and 350$ is a steal for those amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ispunk Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ultra linear Bassman amps are only good if you want really loud cleans. They can't be Blackfaced. For $50 more you could find a late 60's/early 70's Bassman with better tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HazeFX Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 $350 is about an average price for a bassman. I bought my '76 bassman for $300 and couldn't be happier. For a ab165 circuit I wouldn't mind spending $400 for a good condition one. Hit that. I would buy another as a backup/stereo if one came up locally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I would drop kick that thing over the horizon and laugh while doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ah, I was waiting for your input Robo. So, the 135 is no good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sam adams Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 $350 is a decent price. I'd talk him down though personally, if everything is stock it's going to need some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TravvyBear Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I haven't heard a Bassman that I didn't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Strat87 Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a 50 and a 100, both stellar amps. loud as {censored} and crunch nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members captain kazoo Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 bassmans (bassmen?) have a specific unmistakable tone that i like, but don't love. if you want that tone, go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hivedestruction Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 $350 is a decent price. I'd talk him down though personally, if everything is stock it's going to need some work. That's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yeah, it is all stock, I might float $300 and see what happens. So these don't breakup all that well? I'd like some more clean headroom than my DeVille, but would definitely want some attainable drive at a decent volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reauchambeau Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 that 135w beast has nothing in common with a 50w Bassman that guitarists are known for liking. it would rock as a bass head, or if you want an ultra loud clean platform type amp. I would highly suggest getting a 50w version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hivedestruction Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I had a 74 SF Bassman 100 and it broke up like a {censored}ing champion (though at a pretty loud volume) with humbuckers. You might need a light OD to get where you want to be with this Bassman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoboPimp Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Ah, I was waiting for your input Robo. So, the 135 is no good? ah it's ok, but not my favorite and you asked if I would hit it, not buy it, so yes, I would hit it with my foot in a drop kick fashion sailing it over the horizon or more likely breaking my foot off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 i wouldnt. you can find a better sounding bassman head for around the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhamnett Posted November 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yeah, maybe I should hold off and try to find a 100 or 50 watt version so I can get some breakup without blowing my head off. Thanks for the input, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soulsonic Posted November 23, 2009 Members Share Posted November 23, 2009 I wouldn't pay more than $250 for it. If it were cheap enough, it would be worth getting just to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Duke Spinner Posted November 24, 2009 Members Share Posted November 24, 2009 bassman 135 issa fukn' pig .. no ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 UltraLinear transformers FTL. I'd keep my eyes peeled for a 50W Bassman instead. They still get plenty loud, but have some breakup when cranked, and IMHO, much better tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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