Members thestratomaster Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deacon_blue Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Um, a 300 watt tube amp will drain your wallet.What's your budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 What happened to the Ash & Genz? As for all tube amps, > SVT > Traynor > Peavey > Orange > Markbass That outta keep you busy for awhile. (the Orange was my fave by far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 18, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 18, 2008 As for all tube amps, Has version 2 solved the amp's reliability problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted October 18, 2008 Moderators Share Posted October 18, 2008 Well i dont have to have a tube amp but i would prefer it. Maybe 300 watts is too much for a tube head?? It isn't too much power, but many 300 watt tube heads are quite expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Is the Ashdown a MAG300? Did it just stop making sound, but it turns on and the VU meter still works? If so, it's a common issue and a $1.25 fix that takes about 4 minutes.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Well i dont have to have a tube amp but i would prefer it. What do you actually prefer about an all tube amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thestratomaster Posted October 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Is the Ashdown a MAG300? Did it just stop making sound, but it turns on and the VU meter still works? If so, it's a common issue and a $1.25 fix that takes about 4 minutes.C7 It is a MAG300...It still makes sound but smells like its on fire all the time:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thestratomaster Posted October 18, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 What do you actually prefer about an all tube amp? I find them to be more reliable..At least i find this in guitar amps. Maybe im wrong about them in bass amps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gspointer Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Tell us about your current amps. What cabinet/s you use with them, how many what the heads do/don't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 I find them to be more reliable..At least i find this in guitar amps. Maybe im wrong about them in bass amps? Well, except for a very few exceptions, all tube guitar amps certainly sound better than tranny amps. Bass amps, however, are quite different. The all tranny bass amp can be just as coveted as the all tube bass amp. For example, the GK800RB is just as widely used in pro circles as the SVT. Many players prefer the Thunderfunk, or Little Mark II to an all tube head. For my situation, accompanying acoustic players, an all tube head would be overkill...even tho I dig their sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted October 19, 2008 Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 It is a MAG300...It still makes sound but smells like its on fire all the time:mad: Yeah, that's probably a problem. They're decent amps but for what you pay for them new, they're kinda throw-away when they break down. You could find out how much it would be to get it fixed, but if you have a Genz that needs to be fixed, that would be the priority. If you haven't PM'd Hasbeen yet, you really should do so. He'll be able to make repair recommendations for the Genz amp, he's great and so is his company. They have a fantastic reputation here because if their amps break, they WANT to know about it and are genuinely interested in helping people with them. At the very least, if you get the Genz repaired, you can sell it to help finance something more powerful. Like a Genz Benz 1200. C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thestratomaster Posted October 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 Tell us about your current amps. What cabinet/s you use with them, how many what the heads do/don't do. The Genz is played through a neo 2-12 and the ashdown is played through a matching ashdown 4-10. They both generate signals and amplify the signal. They just smell really hot. The protect light on the genz came on. I took it in and it had a blown fuse. It was replaced and thought it was working fine. Apparently not. I dont think the fan on either are running. Not sure:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thestratomaster Posted October 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yeah, that's probably a problem. They're decent amps but for what you pay for them new, they're kinda throw-away when they break down. You could find out how much it would be to get it fixed, but if you have a Genz that needs to be fixed, that would be the priority. If you haven't PM'd Hasbeen yet, you really should do so. He'll be able to make repair recommendations for the Genz amp, he's great and so is his company. They have a fantastic reputation here because if their amps break, they WANT to know about it and are genuinely interested in helping people with them. At the very least, if you get the Genz repaired, you can sell it to help finance something more powerful. Like a Genz Benz 1200. C7 Thats what i was thinking ...I dont know if i could float the 1200, but a local shop said theyd cut me a deal on a neo 3.5. Those worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thestratomaster Posted October 23, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 theyre both fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flatcat Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 I was going to recommend a GK800RB - an older one - but..they're fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 High-end and powerful? The Aguilar DB750 is a great start, if you don't need distortion or drive. Otherwise their AG500 SC (single channel- no channel 2 overdrive) is true S/S and sounds amazing. I have the dual-channel w/ the drive and don't miss the "hybrid" designs at all. This is so much quicker and clearer, I love it. I love most Aggy amps overall though. Just an alternative to all-tube, of which I am not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 High-end and powerful? The Aguilar DB750 is a great start, if you don't need distortion or drive. I agree, the 750 would be perfect. A friend of mine plays the 750 through a Aguilar 4x12 cabinet, and the thing will rip your head off. You'd be every guitarist's nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted October 23, 2008 Members Share Posted October 23, 2008 ^ | | Agreed! I'd love that setup, but probably with the DB412 cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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