Members Iloverush Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 Hi guys, I need your opinion. Suppose you buy a Geddy Lee Signature Jazz bass in the next few days and you want a good amp that would help this bass sounds his best, which one for $300 would you take? The Ampeg BA115 HP 220W or a Yorkville XM200 200w? I have a Sansamp bass driver DI to help, trying to emulate Geddy's tone. I know Yorkville is a safe bet, but I never tried a Ampeg amp before and I'm curious about it. Any thoughts? ThanksRichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted August 13, 2010 Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 If you have a SansAmp, the York is a better choice. Much more clean power to play with and great warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iloverush Posted August 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 13, 2010 Bonjour Jazz Ad, merci pour le conseil. Je viens de v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted August 14, 2010 Members Share Posted August 14, 2010 My BA115HP crapped out on me litterally 3 weeks after the warranty. I've replaced it with a Marshall that puts the Ampeg to shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iloverush Posted August 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 14, 2010 thanks for your input guys, I will go with the Yorkville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted August 14, 2010 Members Share Posted August 14, 2010 C'est toujours mieux d'acheter local de toutes fa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KPC Posted August 15, 2010 Members Share Posted August 15, 2010 The yorkville is a better choice by far. Better sound and bang for the buck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted August 15, 2010 Members Share Posted August 15, 2010 My BA115HP crapped out on me litterally 3 weeks after the warranty. I've replaced it with a Marshall that puts the Ampeg to shame. I've been curious about the Marshall's because not too many people own them. Tell us about it please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iloverush Posted August 17, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 17, 2010 We don't have to wait for long here in Quebec to see Yorkville amps to pop up in classified adds! Now there is two Yorkville for $250 for sale. A Bassmaster 200 and a XM200. Which one to go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iloverush Posted August 21, 2010 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2010 Finally found a yorkville XM200 for $300 in excellent condition and I'm pleased. My Geddy Lee Jazz sounds very nice with it, and even better with the Sansamp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted August 24, 2010 Members Share Posted August 24, 2010 I've been curious about the Marshall's because not too many people own them. Tell us about it please. I have to look on here more often! I just ran across your post.... The Marshall MB B450H is the sweetest amp I've owned. It has two preamps that can be mixed and matched. I use both the tube pre and the solid state pre together blended. There's a foot switch to switch between channels and a place in the back for another pedal. It came w/two cords for the 300w and 450w.....450 at 2ohms and two speakers. I'm only using 300 watts through a Seismic double 15" and I can tell you it's loud and clean and awesome even w/those cheap speakers. It's aheavy amp at 37 lbs., but handy non the less. People that have heard me play through this amp always ask about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted August 24, 2010 Members Share Posted August 24, 2010 Congrats! Glad you went with the Yorkie since you've already got a Sansamp -better match. Also, that HP 'Peg is too damn heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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