Is there such a thing as a stand alone 300 watt tube power amp ?

BassikBrad

BassikBrad

Bass Face Brad the Spector Respecter
Supporting Member
Commercial User
Mar 28, 2018
1,008
2,268
5,136
79
New Mexico
Disclosures
Endorsement: Mozztronics. Lusithand
#1
I think I have become besotted with the "Mystic Tube".
Recently I hooked up my Zephyr tube preamp to play thru' the power amp section
of a Fender Bassman 300 Pro. It was, absolutely gorgeous, to me anyway.

So I am now searching for a stand alone 300watt tube power amp that can be used with the Zephyr.

Is there such a thing, if so, does anyone know where I could get one ? Your help will be appreciated.
 
#2
Now this isn’t 300W, but a Peavey 120/120 can get you most of the way with 240W bridged. That or just run a stereo rack chorus between the pre and the Peavey and run the power amp in stereo.
 
#3
Thanks, I will research that later today. Is that the model number, is it old or current production ?
 
#9
Warpeg said:
Ampeg SVT-300. It's a rackmounted 300-watt all-tube power amp; it's essentially an SVT-II without the preamp section. They are pretty hard to find. In my opinion, you'd be better off just buying a 300-watt tube head (eg. Ampeg, Fender, etc.) and just pushing your preamp through the power amp section's direct input.
Click to expand...

Agree. Another hidden benefit of this is that you always have a "backup" amp available if your Zephyr ever quits on a gig.
 
  • Like
Reactions: jnewmark and BassikBrad
#10
Traynor YBA300

  • 300 Watt All-Tube Bass Amp
  • Delivers Maximum Power at 2 or 4 ohms
  • Comes Stock with 3 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7 and 12 x 6L6 Tubes
  • 6L6 Power Tubes Can Be Swapped for EL34 Tubes for Different Amp Character
  • Player Friendly Individual bias adjust with indicator LEDs for Output Tubes
  • Tube Lockout for each Pair of Output Tubes removes damaged tubes from signal path allowing amp to continue operation in emergencies)
  • Simple and Effective Gain, Bass, Sweep-Mid, Treble and Master Controls
  • Deep, Bright, Resonance Tone Shaping Controls
  • Pre/Post EQ DI Output, Effects loop, Tuner Output
  • High and Low Level Inputs for Active or Passive Basses
  • 1/4-inch and Speakon™ Output Connectors
  • Made In Canada

Traynor Amps
yba300_front_lg.png
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Jinglesmeowmeow, Downunderwonder, Valveman and 2 others
#11
edencab said:
look no further Traynor YBA300

  • 300 Watt All-Tube Bass Amp
  • Delivers Maximum Power at 2 or 4 ohms
  • Comes Stock with 3 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7 and 12 x 6L6 Tubes
  • 6L6 Power Tubes Can Be Swapped for EL34 Tubes for Different Amp Character
  • Player Friendly Individual bias adjust with indicator LEDs for Output Tubes
  • Tube Lockout for each Pair of Output Tubes removes damaged tubes from signal path allowing amp to continue operation in emergencies)
  • Simple and Effective Gain, Bass, Sweep-Mid, Treble and Master Controls
  • Deep, Bright, Resonance Tone Shaping Controls
  • Pre/Post EQ DI Output, Effects loop, Tuner Output
  • High and Low Level Inputs for Active or Passive Basses
  • 1/4-inch and Speakon™ Output Connectors
  • Made In Canada

Traynor Amps
yba300_front_lg.png
Click to expand...
edencab said:
look no further Trainer YBA300


Thanks for your enthusiastic love for the YBA300, I was tossing up between it & the Pro300,
but could only find the latter used, at the time. Maybe down the road I'll try one, but for now
I want to get a tube power amp for the fantastic Zephyr.


  • 300 Watt All-Tube Bass Amp
  • Delivers Maximum Power at 2 or 4 ohms
  • Comes Stock with 3 x 12AX7, 1 x 12AU7 and 12 x 6L6 Tubes
  • 6L6 Power Tubes Can Be Swapped for EL34 Tubes for Different Amp Character
  • Player Friendly Individual bias adjust with indicator LEDs for Output Tubes
  • Tube Lockout for each Pair of Output Tubes removes damaged tubes from signal path allowing amp to continue operation in emergencies)
  • Simple and Effective Gain, Bass, Sweep-Mid, Treble and Master Controls
  • Deep, Bright, Resonance Tone Shaping Controls
  • Pre/Post EQ DI Output, Effects loop, Tuner Output
  • High and Low Level Inputs for Active or Passive Basses
  • 1/4-inch and Speakon™ Output Connectors
  • Made In Canada

Traynor Amps
yba300_front_lg.png
Click to expand...
 
  • Like
Reactions: NKBassman and edencab
#14
Warpeg said:
Ampeg SVT-300. It's a rackmounted 300-watt all-tube power amp; it's essentially an SVT-II without the preamp section. They are pretty hard to find. In my opinion, you'd be better off just buying a 300-watt tube head (eg. Ampeg, Fender, etc.) and just pushing your preamp through the power amp section's direct input.
Click to expand...
Thanks, I will keep my eye out for one of those.
I may have to end up doing that, but I don't want to.
 
#15
Mr. Foxen said:
There is an SVT power amp, the SVT-300, not common, but they are about. Pretty simple so a custom builder could make one fairly easily, SVT type iron is available easy enough.
Click to expand...
Yes, I might just look into that. Just need to find the right custom builder !!
 
#16
There are also the Mesa Strategy 500, 2 channel, ~200w per channel for a total of about 400w.
If the OP is not stuck on 300w, the Mesa 2:100 all tube power amp is something to consider too. 2 channel, 100w per channel.

I have a 2:90 in my collection of amps, and it sounds great with your choice of preamp.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Dee-man
#17
BassikBrad said:
I think I have become besotted with the "Mystic Tube".
Recently I hooked up my Zephyr tube preamp to play thru' the power amp section
of a Fender Bassman 300 Pro. It was, absolutely gorgeous, to me anyway.

So I am now searching for a stand alone 300watt tube power amp that can be used with the Zephyr.

Is there such a thing, if so, does anyone know where I could get one ? Your help will be appreciated.
Click to expand...

I had to look up "besotted". Great word!
 
  • Like
Reactions: kobass and BassikBrad
#18
pfschim said:
There are also the Mesa Strategy 500, 2 channel, ~200w per channel for a total of about 400w.
If the OP is not stuck on 300w, the Mesa 2:100 all tube power amp is something to consider too. 2 channel, 100w per channel.

I have a 2:90 in my collection of amps, and it sounds great with your choice of preamp.
Click to expand...
Thanks, I shall be looking for the Strategy
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back