looking foor a 300w-500w combo

rahock · February 07, 2012, 05:40:05 AM

I'm curious, how is the quest going?
Rick

godofthunder · February 07, 2012, 06:16:19 AM

Stalled at the moment I need to go out and try some rigs.

slinkp · February 07, 2012, 10:20:43 AM

I'm a big fan of the Shuttle. I have a 6.0 that I bought used on talkbass. Any bass with a decent amount of output can overdrive it if you push the input (the only bass I have that doesn't get much grit out of it is my Danelectro). I also really like the tone controls on the shuttle - simple but effective and it always sounds good to me. I've gone through Peavey, Randall, GK, Eden, Thunderfunk, and AI heads and this is my favorite amp I've ever owned.

I run mine into one or both of an EA CXL112L and CXL110. It is a ridiculously loud rig for the size.

For comparison... At our practice studio, the bass rig has a fancy Aguilar preamp on top of a hefty 1200-watt power amp (I forget the brand).
I usually bring the shuttle and unplug the rack rig

We've got two quite loud guitarists and I have no problem keeping up.

rahock · February 07, 2012, 10:57:38 AM

I get a lot of compliments on my Shuttle from boutique amp snob guitar players. My guitar player says it's the best sounding bass amp ever

. I'm not sure about that, but it sure is nice to hear

. If I got as many compliments on my playing as I did on my sound, I believe I'd actually be somebody

.
Rick

godofthunder · February 07, 2012, 02:41:59 PM

If I can find one locally I'll give it a try. No 15s though that I can see. I like the Ampeg PF500 with the 115HE, I can stow the head and roll out with one unit. The cab is poplar ply not particle board, I like that.

dadagoboi · February 07, 2012, 02:51:23 PM

Quote from: godofthunder on February 07, 2012, 02:41:59 PM
If I can find one locally I'll give it a try. No 15s though that I can see. I like the Ampeg PF500 with the 115HE, I can stow the head and roll out with one unit. The cab is poplar ply not particle board, I like that.

I was looking thru MF catalog the other day and that rig caught my eye. I wondered if you were considering it. Look forward to your review if you get to try one.

godofthunder · February 07, 2012, 03:44:50 PM

I'll let you know Carlo. I was considering the Peavey TNT115 Tour till I turned it on and the logo lit up, man I hate that sh*t.

dadagoboi · February 07, 2012, 04:03:35 PM

Quote from: godofthunder on February 07, 2012, 03:44:50 PM
I'll let you know Carlo. I was considering the Peavey TNT115 Tour till I turned it on and the logo lit up, man I hate that sh*t.

The only light up logo I like is on my B-15

slinkp · February 08, 2012, 12:50:57 PM

Quote from: godofthunder on February 07, 2012, 02:41:59 PM
If I can find one locally I'll give it a try.

There's always the "buy used, try it, sell it if i don't like it" approach. More work, and riskier, but there's a lot of gear that's hard or impossible to try otherwise, even in a big city.

godofthunder · February 09, 2012, 08:41:31 AM

I'm waiting for some NAMM stuff to show up at the HOG.

stiles72 · February 12, 2012, 12:33:33 PM

Quote from: godofthunder on February 07, 2012, 02:41:59 PM
If I can find one locally I'll give it a try. No 15s though that I can see. I like the Ampeg PF500 with the 115HE, I can stow the head and roll out with one unit. The cab is poplar ply not particle board, I like that.

Last night was the first time I used my PF500/PF115 combo all by itself for my oldies project at a local corporate party. This thing really put out a big low end considering it's a sealed cab. I've used the head before to push my 2x15's, but last night I did notice it had a different "feel" compared to my tube and hybrid heads. Maybe it was the cab, or just the room and the stage we were on, or the fact it's a class D power section- but it felt "softer". Not in a bad way mind you - but I did have to tweak my settings a bit from what I would normally run my amp to give it a little more "body". Once I did, it rocked! Definitely has an Ampeg tone, more than enough volume, and I got compliments from the soundman using both the T-bird and the Fender. One thing to be aware of is that the DI out is VERY hot, and you may need to use the -40db DI switch on the back of the amp so you don't clip the FOH board. Even though I like big dumb stage rigs, I have to admit the light weight and portability factor has convinced me to order a second PF115 and switch over and make this my main rig for local small bar gigs.

Thornton Davis · February 13, 2012, 10:06:55 AM

Quote from: godofthunder on February 07, 2012, 03:44:50 PM
I'll let you know Carlo. I was considering the Peavey TNT115 Tour till I turned it on and the logo lit up, man I hate that sh*t.

Scott, I believe there is a switch on the amp that allows the user to turn the logo light off. But I know what you mean, i'd turn it off too.

TD

godofthunder · February 13, 2012, 02:39:09 PM

Ah Good to know!

godofthunder · March 24, 2012, 10:53:01 AM

I am still looking. I am kinda liking this for the price, weight and features. the GK MB410 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/gallien-krueger-mb410-500w-4x10-ultralight-bass-combo-amp/h73088000000000

rahock · March 24, 2012, 11:35:11 AM

I was really looking forward to seeing the 500watt 2x12 GK, especially at the price they were going for. I was REALLY disappointed when I got my hands on one.
I'm a fan of GK stuff too, but it was so anemic it should have been wearing a Silvertone tag instead of GK. Price was good,weight was good.....amp was not

Rick