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Running a line from a 50w rogue amp (line out) into a cab, my band plays hard rock/metal (not death metal or anything) but my amp is not loud enough because of the guitars (typical bass problem) overdrive helps but i need a cab for sure. What should i be getting ? I'll take any opinions into...

I remember buying an ampeg head, 20 w, it had tubes in it and I wanted to use it to play live when I was a beginner, there was no sound from the pub, all went through the amps, I didn't understand how my $2000 rig was so quiet (not from US, so prices are very, very high), I returned the...

Finally upgrading my amp and looking into these two companies. I like vintage tone and usually play soul, acid jazz, indie rock, etc. I’m playing with an older Lakland Skyline JO with Fralin passive pickups. There are no dealers for either brand in my town. I’ve played through a Darkglass...

Hi all! I'm just wondering if anyone is able to give me some advice on what sort of amp to get. Once all the coronavirus stuff settles down a bit i am looking to finally pull my finger out and look to join a band. However, i only have a little fender rumble 15 practice amp which im not sure...

Hey everyone, I purchased a Crate B80XL combo bass amp a couple months ago for cheap ($50) and it sounds fine but it has some issues: -The passive input works but fades in and out randomly after the amp warms up. -The active input does not work at all, and makes a hum instead. The line in...

Hello, I have been building my rig for a while now and am looking for advice. I am running a two stack set up: 1. More of my high tones -Hillbish Beta-pre>Crest Prolite 3.0> a custom Nomad 6x12 with Ted Weber Black shucks (1200 watt @ 4 ohm) and 2. More clean tones - Mesa Subway DI > Crest...

Right now I have a 10w practice amp. And I was just wondering how much better your bass sounds depending on how many watts a bass amp has. And yes I know most of the great tone etc. come from the fingers. Also any amps in a $200 range that you recommend? And 1 other thing what is the...

Gang, I'm brand, spanking new to this list and want to make my inaugural post, so here goes. Which of these used amps do you consider the best? They are, GK 400RB III 210 Combo or AMPEG BA115 V2 One is thru Reverb and the other GC. They are $30 apart sign, seeled, delivered. My use is...

I'm looking for a small practice amp for my new place that doesn't take up much room and creates enough tone in a small room without needing to stand very far back to really hear it... On my local craigslist there are 3 amps that seem to fit my criteria and wondering what y'alls thoughts /...

Hi all, I'm in the process of upgrading my gear currently, as I am needing more use and ability out of it. I've used a 20 watt combo practice amp for the past few years and am now looking for either a more powerful combo amp or a head/cab combo. Anything 40W up really. Suitable for small to...

Hey, y'all. Today I gave away a bass rig. Older, kinda beat on the corners, heavy, but loud as heck and moving air. Since it doesn't happen without pics here is a photo. Basically a 4X12 with 600W of iron ore. I have to say it felt really good to help out a kid from the neighborhood. So...

Hey all, I was listening to the song Dance Little Liar by Arctic Monkeys and I was hoping someone could steer me in the direction of how to get the bass tone. I believe their bassist plays P Basses, but I only have a J Bass. Thanks!

So, I thought about all the comments that were left on AOTF1, (Link Below) and started thinking about what we'll be plugging into once at the gig. You'll arrive at your gig, greet your fellow bandmates then, download all your sounds into the mixer. ... But, this isn't a mixer with sliders and...

So, I thought about all the comments that were left on AOTF1, (Link Below) and started thinking about what we'll be plugging into once at the gig. You'll arrive at your gig, greet your fellow bandmates then, download all your sounds into the mixer. ... But, this isn't a mixer with sliders and...

Hey guys I've been playing in my band for the past six months or so when I started out I bought a Fender BXR 330c combo amp for like $100. My band plays alternative music kinda like the Clean or American Football and I like to use drive pedals in my playing. I've always had issues with this...

So this downtime has me home and playing more than usual. Sometimes I leave the WD-800 muted when I'm between sessions, so the tube stays nice and warm and ready to rock when I get back after it. I'm under the impression that the more power cycles a tube goes through, the sooner it may fail. So...

Looking for a new amp, I’m open to suggestions I’ve been researching almost every brand I can find and I kinda want some different opinions from anyone willing to share their experiences. Love the SVT Classic Sound but really don’t want to deal with power tubes or weight if I don’t have to, plus...

Ok so , I just added an ABY switch, and my effects are going to amp A Now, with amp B, which will be added next week How do I send the effects to amp B, or will they already be heard on both, or, either or once the effect out cable is plugged into the inPut of the aby? There is a lot of tech...

Gk backline 600 Hartke 8ohm 300 watt cab When powering up the amp, it creates a popping sound, could it just be the power transient ? Capacitors charging up ? It also does the same thing when powering down,

Here is an amp I just cAme across, And it’s saying rms , which is continuous power of 307watts Now, as I read further it goes to 4 ohms Since I’m running a single 8ohm 300 watt 4x10 cab, wouldn’t that drop to 180 watts ? Would I be under powering my cab ? It’s been a struggle getting this...

Hello, I am a little confused on the options for Fender Rumble cabs. I have a Fender Rumble combo that I really love, and recently picked up a David Eden 800T head. My head can run 440 Watts in each channel at 4ohms, so I can run two cabs at 440W each - or it can do a bi-amp mono mode that runs...

Last month I got a rumble 100 for Christmas. This month I have started to use the overdrive setting and push the amp more. After about play for an hour and a half I bent down to reach a dropped pick right by the amp. That is when I smelt the burning smell. Pulled off the grill and sure enough it...

SVP 1600 Stereo Power Amp. These are pretty hard to come by now a days from what I’ve seen online. Great condition. Also have pedals and cabs and rack effects for sale feel free to message. Works Amazing. link for specs: https://ampeg.com/pdf/SVP1600.pdf

2nd time typing this out so unfortunately since I couldn't retrieve my other thread text I must explain again...I am 18 and still in High school. I have been playing bass since 9 and have really excelled. I have been told I high a lot of skill. I do play a lot I guess, from Jazz ensemble...

If I have a head that is 500w at 4ohm and 250w at 8ohm and 2 cabs that are rated 300w at 8ohm. Is this ok? Optimal? How should I hook them up? Series correct? Any other pointers or places to go to better understand the whole thing would be greatly appreciated. For reference I have a hartke...

With the growing number of threads directed towards going direct and lightweight amps I think it’s about time for a thread which brings us back to some punch-you-in-the-chest reality and why some of us will never let go of the heavy iron. So why full-sized stage amps when running into a FOH...

why do soo few amps have them? I recetly played an amp with dedicated low pass/high pass filters built in and I loved the ability to quickly control all of my lower frequencies as well as all of the high end. Felt much more natural to do it that way and cleared up my sound in the room. Isn't...

I always practice at my school with HD75 amps but now I want a little something at home to practice. I found Crate Bx-15 used for $20. Is it even worth $20? Thanks.

I'm a beginner, and I don't have an amp, i'm playing on a old Aiwa stereo system, and when i slap the E string, I get this loud sound, like a "boom", so I started slapping more gentle, I figured is because of the magnets on the pickups, so I lowered the volume on my first pickup and it got...

Hi all, I've been strongly considering the Trace Elliot ELF for a couple of years and pairing with a barefaced cab (probably a two 10) to minimise my rig and carry weight (currently have a Hartke LH500 and Hydrive 4x10). My chief concern is that I tend to operate in heavier bands (double-kick...

GAS is a fact of life in the music world. But does anyone have GAS for something which doesn't even exist? Personally, with the resurgence of low-watt/Lunch box tube amps for our guitar playing brethren, I would love to see amp makers producing low-watt versions of classic or popular bass...

So, I wanna get a new amp to replace my 30W combo. I'm mostly gonna do small venues. I play lots of genres, but mostly metal, funk or jazz. I use a few effects (incl. very high gain fuzz/dist). The amps I've seen in my range are: Ampeg BA115 V2 TC Electronic BG250-210 Peavey MAX115 MKII RedSub...

I recently traded a Jackson 5 string for this glorious all tube powerhouse and it has been impressive to say the least. It has a 4 ohm output and a 2 ohm output! I had it pushing an 8 ohm Crate 4x10 sitting on top of my Hartke 2x15 xl cab it pushes them both with ease. I'm fairly new to tubes...

Howdy! I’m currently running an orange ad200b and using an orange ob1-500 as a slave. I’ve been thinking about adding in a distortion pedal between the ad200 and the ob1 (like a pre-amp before going into the ob1) because I’m not a fan of the gain on the ob1 amp. Would something like this work or...

I was wondering how many amps some of you guys own? I currently own an AGUILAR DB750 and an Epifani T410UL. However, I want a DB680, DB728, GS112, GS412 too!

Hey I have a problem. So recently in my garden we built a 'soundproof' studio. It's better than playing inside the house, definitely more soundproof than the house, but even at relatively low volume and bass levels on the amp, it can still be heard quite clearly in the house. I don't want to...

Hey guys/girls. Been a bassist since 2003 but stopped playing in 2015 due to kids on the way, started playing again and need a few tips. When I was playing before I had a good rig but sold everything. I’m in a bit of a mix and need some help. I’ve brought a little 25W Redwood bass amp and on...

Hey everyone! I recently purchased a hartke 410xl and a lh500. I have to say, the tone on them is amazing! However, whenever I put it past around 4 on the volume, I get a weird distortion/farting. Especially when I pluck hardly. And if I am ever going to do any live stuff, I need to get it to...

After getting a new job, cheaper apartment, and a security deposit check in the mail I'm splurging on new gear. I'm getting a Verellen Meatsmoke preamp pedal and a new amp. I want the Meatsmoke to be the basis of my sound and I've heard it's better to run into the preamp out section of the amp...