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  1. cheechi

    Class D size vs standardization

    This may just turn into a rant. The standard 19" rack unit is still a perfectly good way to manufacture bass amps. Except for some reason most Class D amps. Many class D amps are about the same size and shape. Roughly 2U tall by 'half U' (though many are too wide to sit 2 wide in a 2U case)...
  2. gotly

    Bass case that can hold a Class D amp and Fly Rig pedal

    I'm looking to streamline my load-in/load-out. Right now I've got a hard-shell case for the bass and a small bag that contains my Tech 21 Sansamp Bass Fly Rig, a Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 and a few cables. I'm wondering if I can carry the base case and the tiny amp/pedal in the same bag. I've been...
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    • amp bass bass case case class class d fly fly rig pedal rig
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    • Forum: Accessories [BG]
  3. Jim C

    Do you prefer the tone of lightweight Class D heads over more traditional, heavier designs? A Poll

    First off, this is thread is a potentially loaded gun. If you can not responded respectfully, please don't cause a problem here. The reason I post is that I was offered an opinion that I had never considered and wonder if it represented a great number of the folks on this board. Many (myself...
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    • class class d heads lightweight of poll the tone traditional you
    • Replies: 385
    • Forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  4. Tom Lane

    Double Bass Ahmad Jamal Master class on Autumn Leaves

    Okay, not a master class in the traditional sense, but a master class performance. See what sophisticated, well-skilled, jazz artists do with a simple, done-to-death tune. The interaction of the band, alteration of the form, dynamics, return to the head, hell, Jamal's piano playing is a course...
  5. Rattfink

    Class D Power Amps

    A quick search on the big box web site and I find dozens of light class D power amps in the $399-$499 range. Most are 350-500 watts. My question is do we consider most of these gig worthy? There's a small sample of these available locally for me to try out, I think just the Ampeg and Fender...
  6. M

    Is Class A amp clipping asymmetrical?

    Hey all. Just a random curiosity. I have a Fulltone Fatboost 3 that's a Class A Amp. The drive knob adjusts the bias and therefore clipping. Is this asymmetrical or not? I'm not a expert like some members here. Appreciate any responses :)
  7. FunkHead

    Glen Campbell was a true Class Act. (Cool video content)

    This isn't my typical genre of music but still great to watch.
  8. D

    Bridge Class D stereo amp to mono?

    Serious but dumbass question... can I bridge a Class D stereo hifi amp to mono by linking - speaker out terminals and connecting a single speaker to the + speaker out terminals? Amp is an SMSL SA-50.
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    • amp bridge class class d stereo
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  9. Uncle Hanky

    The clankiest, grindiest Class D head.

    I have a penchant for verbosity, so I will try to just dive right in. My current rig is a 1973 Peavey Century 120 (60W @8ohms, 100W @4ohms) into a 600W, 8ohm Carvin Redeye 4x10. I'm getting ready to start playing in a band with a couple of friends, and I'd like to protect my poor antique Peavey...
  10. Merijn

    Mosfet solid state amps vs Class D amps

    Hi there, I've been searching the internet for the answer to the follwoing question: Why is my fender BXR 300r louder than my ampeg pf500? I'm sure that I could mention other mosfet and class D amps but these are simply the ones I have. I am surprised by the difference in loudness and as of...
  11. S

    Class "D" Bass Heads and "Sealed" Cabinets????

    I was one of the first to jump on the "D" class micro bass amp band wagon years back, had all kinds of problems with the early one's I owned. Went back to old school heads for the past 4 or 5 years, (a pair of used Mesa M-6's), LOVE em' but I've put a bunch of miles on them! There's been some...
  12. nonfatmatt

    Peavey Class D Head Front End Comparison?

    It's going to be time to buy a bass head again soon. I've owned 2-3 Class D heads (Genz Benz Shuttle, Markbass F1, Little Mark) but always went back to Class A + Tube because the class D sounded too much like PAs for me. After playing some of the Peavey class D stuff at NAMM and meeting...
  13. Hartke TX600 Class D 600w Head
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    For sale Hartke TX600 Class D 600w Head

    320 shipped for an excellent condition TX600. Works just fine, comes with power cord and 1/4-1/4 speaker cord. Light scuffing on the case.
    $320.00
  14. 4-Banger

    For Sale Hartke TX600 Class D 600w Head

    320 shipped for an excellent condition TX600. Works just fine, comes with power cord and 1/4-1/4 speaker cord. Light scuffing on the case.
  15. John Entwistle bass guitar master class dvd
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    For sale John Entwistle bass guitar master class dvd

    Never watched. $18 shipped to lower 48
    $18.00
  16. Scottpro1969

    SOLD John Entwistle bass guitar master class dvd

    Never watched. $18 shipped to lower 48
  17. LiquidMidnight

    Request Beach Baby by The First Class

    This is on the list for a concert I'm playing in a few months. Yikes, it's a pretty ambitious number with horn arrangements and keyboard programming. Anyways, could anyone point me in the direction of a bass transcription? Either TAB or standard notation is fine. Yes, there is a tab for it on...
  18. bucephylus

    Class D Micro Heads: Brownouts or Protect Mode on the Gig

    It seems we need to start compiling experiences with Class D powered amp heads going into Protect Mode or experiencing brownouts on the gig. Ground Rules 1. ABSOLUTELY NO CLASS D BASHING FROM AB OR TUBE USERS. You’ve been asked NOT to do it. If you comment along those lines, I will report to...
  19. wyleeboxer

    Fender Rumble 500 head vs any other high-end class D amp

    I was in another thread earlier that was asking about best class D amps? Like the Berg B amp, D800+, Darkglass, Puma, etc.. now I'm wondering how some think the Rumble 500 head stacks up to these higher end heads in terms of sound, quality, and headroom? I know the build quality and wattage...
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    • amp class class d fender rumble fender rumble 500 head rumble rumble 500 vs
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  20. jwitzend

    Which Class D amp?

    Looking for a quality lighter weight head for gigging in my old age. Off of video and articles, the Mesa Boogie D800+, Darkglass Microtubes 800, and Genzler Magellan all sound great. Wish I could get hands on and play them. I was curious if anyone had any input on which of these has the most...
  21. micguy

    Class D modulation noise

    I'm posting this looking for help from someone who knows class D amps really well. I design audio gear for a living (but haven't done work on class D amps), so feel free to get a bit technical if need be. I have one and only one gig where I need an amp, and it's a quiet gig - I have to keep up...
  22. bassbuddy

    Recommend some Class D heads to try

    Being an old fart, I love the development of all the new mini and micro heads. I've been using my Little Mark II for years; it's never let me down, and truth said I've been pretty happy with the tone. But gigs are down this month, spring is coming, and I'm a little bored, which means it's time...
  23. Avalon U5 Pure Class A Instrument DI-Preamplifier

    For sale Avalon U5 Pure Class A Instrument DI-Preamplifier

    Avalon U5 pure class A, Instrument DI Preamp, in great shape and working condition. Asking $450 shipped. Conus only.
    $450.00
  24. Ijtraista

    For Sale/Trade Avalon U5 Pure Class A Instrument DI-Preamplifier

    Avalon U5 pure class A, Instrument DI Preamp, in great shape and working condition. Asking $450 shipped. Conus only.
  25. baxter_x

    Class D amps weaker than A/B?

    ....yes a class D thread again ;) A friend of mine, bassist too, keeps telling me class D amps lack something. Compared to class A/B amps, he feels it's a bit weak or lacks of something. He has owned the following amps: Tecamp Puma 1000 , Epifani u502 and performer, Markbass. He feels it's nice...
  26. Avalon U5
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    For sale Avalon U5

    Selling my Avalon U5 DI. Wonderful piece of gear for live or studio. I've only used this in my home studio for the past year, and man the tones you can achieve with this thing by your side.. The class A preamps are no joke. Its in mint condition, not a single scratch. Link to the specs list is...
    $400.00
  27. Eliakim

    SOLD Avalon U5

    Selling my Avalon U5 DI. Wonderful piece of gear for live or studio. I've only used this in my home studio for the past year, and man the tones you can achieve with this thing by your side.. The class A preamps are no joke. Its in mint condition, not a single scratch. Link to the specs list is...
  28. Ampeg PF-800 Class D Amp
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    For sale Ampeg PF-800 Class D Amp

    Original Owner. Used approximately 10 hours. Purchased to be a back-up to my SVT and/or V4BH. Basically carried to and from gigs for peace of mind. The PF-800 Details: Ampeg PF800 Portaflex Bass Amplifier Head Specifications RMS power output: 800W at 4 ohms, 400W at 8 ohms Preamp: MOSFET...
    $400.00
  29. tmw

    SOLD Ampeg PF-800 Class D Amp

    Original Owner. Used approximately 10 hours. Purchased to be a back-up to my SVT and/or V4BH. Basically carried to and from gigs for peace of mind. The PF-800 Details: Ampeg PF800 Portaflex Bass Amplifier Head Specifications RMS power output: 800W at 4 ohms, 400W at 8 ohms Preamp: MOSFET...
  30. Tim Cole

    Mounting small class D amp to pedalboard?

    Hey guys! Curious if anyone has mounted a gk mb500 or similar to a pedalboard? Looking to streamline my gear and thought this might be a good way to go. Use with a passive wedge monitor. I thought of going to a powered monitor to fix this, but if I could mount a head to my pedalboard it...
  31. Maxfenderbass

    Class D Head and 410 Cab for Old School Sound?

    Hey guys, looking to get into the world of small/light amps. I currently have an SVT rig which is great for my hard rock band, but it is a bit overkill for everything else. Outside of my band I play a P bass with flats and am a big fan of the old school sound. I am looking for something with...
  32. Nicolay3535

    Opinions wanted your favorite Class D Amp under $700?

    OK so my Peavey Minimega is kinda starting to crap out on me, there seems to be some kind of issue that gets fixed with a slap or bump. Next, it's just too much power for what I need at 1,000w, and the tone well I've had better. So I've given myself a budget of $600 to $700 max and I want to...
  33. B

    Class D choices...

    So I’ve narrowed it down to the following class d amps. I like simple, play mostly, pop/rock/blues rock and at church. Please weigh in (though I think I know what I’m buying)... Bergantino Forte Mesa D800 Quilter BB800 (technically class b) DNA 800 Genzler 800 Fender Rumble 500 Appreciate your...
  34. BasturdBlaster

    Class D vs A/B power consumption question.....

    Does a typical class D amp consume more or less (or depends?) amperage than a typical class A/B amp at the same rated watt output? Sorry if this is a "dumb" question, I'm not trolling and at least it's not a "tone" comparison question. I have switched my PA rack to full class D and I have added...
  35. LH MCCURDY BASSES

    Class A Procrastinator

    so have been dragging my feet as far as getting a raport going w/ fellow bassists & builders. So my (early) resolution is to change that. I now have a great space in Beacon NY. There is a killer brewery in the front of the building and in the Spring a large hardware store is opening, also in the...
  36. darwin-bass

    Class D cooling fan turns on at odd times?

    A few years ago I had an Aguilar TH350. Great amp, but the fan operation was odd. The fan would come on after about 20 minutes even is the amp was being used at very low volume or even just idling. I would assume that the amp would get hotter the harder it is driven and at low volume it would...
  37. BassAndReeds

    Poll: What Class D Amp? (~500W)

    Hello, I'm interested in a new Class D Amp Head to go with my Tecamp M212 (which is 4 ohms, 600 watts). I've been unhappy with the low end of my rig, which consists also of an Eden WTX-500. I am in 2 country bands, a Rock/Blues/Top 40 band, and am auditioning for Wedding/Corporate bands...
  38. hsp-sandiego

    GK MB500 / Still a great little D class ?

    Shut down my funk and dance variety group a year ago and sold all of my gear. Looking for a nice little head to get back up and running (re-boot). I was running a Carvin BX500 with two GK 112 neo cabs and it worked nicely for a backline setup. I played a GK MB500 head at a Guitar Center and...
  39. Quadzilla

    Latest Class D Head Offerings + Lack of Rack Mount Kit Options = Disappointment...

    I was shopping a number of the latest class D offerings and noticed a trend. Seems a number of them don't even offer a rack-mount kit option. I realize that many just want to throw the head in their gig bag and plop it on their cabs and use it that way.....but many of us want to toss one of...
  40. Radial JDV Mk 3 Class A Direct Box
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    For sale Radial JDV Mk 3 Class A Direct Box

    This lived under a stage for an acoustic guitar. Smoke free church. And maybe some studio work as well. I'm the original owner. Includes power supply. No scratches, no dents. The bottom foam got pushed about a little but is still intact. My sound friends like it because you've got two inputs...
    $219.73
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