Members The Aardvark Posted September 17, 2005 Members Share Posted September 17, 2005 Did they make some of these with solid gold transformers or something? The starting price is about $300 more than this should go for. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7351203729&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT Edit Oops. I originally posted the wrong link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j powell Posted September 17, 2005 Members Share Posted September 17, 2005 mm, i don't know what the prices on that should be. it seems like it's in mint shape though. i just wanted to say your location is awesome. do you have a robot drummer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Aardvark Posted September 17, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2005 Robot drummers rule. Just wait until the ship hits the sun, it'll be awesome! I've had that same location for two different screen names, with a total of about 1200 posts. You're the first person to get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scarecrowbob Posted September 17, 2005 Members Share Posted September 17, 2005 I don't keep up with these amps and have no idea what they should go for, but there are few completed auctions that have ending prices aroun 650-700... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j powell Posted September 17, 2005 Members Share Posted September 17, 2005 Originally posted by The Aardvark Robot drummers rule. Just wait until the ship hits the sun, it'll be awesome! I've had that same location for two different screen names, with a total of about 1200 posts. You're the first person to get it! cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted September 17, 2005 Members Share Posted September 17, 2005 That's a completely stupid price. First, it doesn't have a 4-band EQ. More like 2 bands one the bass channel and 3 on the guitar channel. Next, They usually don't go for much more than $450, and that's mint. I got my 135 for $349, and that was with a bad hum. A mint blackface or blonde bassman I can see going for that much, but silverfaces just aren't as desireable. Granted, they're great amps, but not worth that much. You can get a Sunn 2000s for that price that will eat that amp alive and use the power cord as floss for that kind of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Aardvark Posted September 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Ox That's a completely stupid price. A mint blackface or blonde bassman I can see going for that much, but silverfaces just aren't as desireable. That's what I thought. A Bassman 135 shouldn't be going for anywhere near that price. Instrument Exchange is evil. Pure evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Aardvark Posted September 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by scarecrowbob I don't keep up with these amps and have no idea what they should go for, but there are few completed auctions that have ending prices aroun 650-700... Not for a Bassman 135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adrenochrome Posted September 18, 2005 Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 That is a lot of money for a whole 100 watts of bass power. Might be okay for a quiet band when you want mellow or vintage tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted September 18, 2005 Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by Adrenochrome That is a lot of money for a whole 100 watts of bass power. Might be okay for a quiet band when you want mellow or vintage tones. No, it's good when you want a screaming overdriven tone in a loud band. It's still not worth that much, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted September 18, 2005 Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Aardvark You're the first person to get it! Maybe the first to comment, but not the first to get it, I' sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixgun77 Posted September 18, 2005 Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by Adrenochrome That is a lot of money for a whole 100 watts of bass power. Might be okay for a quiet band when you want mellow or vintage tones. + a bazillion on the vintage tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scarecrowbob Posted September 18, 2005 Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Aardvark Not for a Bassman 135 Yah... I see that now; I have a hard time tellin th difference between the different things . Still, isn't it the case that they are "worth" whatever people will pay for the things? Or, rather, what people will sell the things for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Aardvark Posted September 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by Rowka Maybe the first to comment, but not the first to get it, I' sure. Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Aardvark Posted September 18, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Ox No, it's good when you want a screaming overdriven tone in a loud band. It's still not worth that much, though. I've had one Bassman 100 + several 50 watt Bassman amps that I use for guitar. YMMV, but I couldn't get the overdrive from my Bassman 100 that I can easily get from my other Bassman amps. The 100 stayed clean until about 9 whereas the Bassmans start to break up around 4. I'm considering getting a 135 because if it stays clean like my 100 did It may be a very good bass amp. But I wouldn't want one for guitar unless I was playing clean all the time (which I don't, and then I'd prefer a Twin Reverb). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted September 18, 2005 Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 Originally posted by The Aardvark I've had one Bassman 100 + several 50 watt Bassman amps that I use for guitar. YMMV, but I couldn't get the overdrive from my Bassman 100 that I can easily get from my other Bassman amps. The 100 stayed clean until about 9 whereas the Bassmans start to break up around 4. I'm considering getting a 135 because if it stays clean like my 100 did It may be a very good bass amp. But I wouldn't want one for guitar unless I was playing clean all the time (which I don't, and then I'd prefer a Twin Reverb). My bassman wasn't that clean all the way up to 9, but mine also had some electrical problems. The Music Man HD130, which is basically a bassman with EL34s & solid state preamp, is VERY clean, and has a gigantic low end. The distorsion is laughable, however, for bass, but for guitar it sounds quite nice actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sixgun77 Posted September 18, 2005 Members Share Posted September 18, 2005 I've always liked the bassman amps for their warm, clean sound for a bass. I never play distorted bass, so I'd want one that's clean higher up on the dial. For guitar I prefer a Pro Reverb for warm/clean, and a nice overdrive. I like the Pro because it has built in tremelo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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