The clankiest, grindiest Class D head.

Uncle Hanky

Uncle Hanky

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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 from traveling/gigging. I figured I'd save space in my compact sedan and get a class D head.

Here are my desires/requirements:

1. Nothing that will overpower the Carvin (again, 600W AND 8ohms). I don't mind the weight of it, the casters are rock solid, and I just think the scruffy thing looks bad@$$! A 4ohm-capable head isn't out of the question, obviously.

2. I know there are a few newer ones on the market, but I like my gear like I like my cars: purchased after some sap has eaten the depreciation.

3. I love the sound of my Peavey. I just need something less roadworn and obviously louder. If there's any Class D head that really shines with that mid-heavy clank and grind, then it's probably the one I'm looking for.

4. It really needs to take pedals well, as we are forming a sludge/stoner/doom band, and I use lots of fuzz.

Thanks for muddling through my venal ramblings. And TIA for any advice.
 
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Uncle Hanky said:
I have a penchant for verbosity
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Lol!

A 4ohm-capable head isn't out of the question, obviously.
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These days it’s extremely difficult to find a head that isn’t 4-ohm capable.

Class D head that really shines with that mid-heavy clank and grind
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Sounds like GK to me. I suggest the MB500.

It really needs to take pedals well
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I have no idea what that even means.
 
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Uncle Hanky said:
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 from traveling/gigging. I figured I'd save space in my compact sedan and get a class D head.

Here are my desires/requirements:

1. Nothing that will overpower the Carvin (again, 600W AND 8ohms). I don't mind the weight of it, the casters are rock solid, and I just think the scruffy thing looks bad@$$! A 4ohm-capable head isn't out of the question, obviously.

2. I know there are a few newer ones on the market, but I like my gear like I like my cars: purchased after some sap has eaten the depreciation.

3. I love the sound of my Peavey. I just need something less roadworn and obviously louder. If there's any Class D head that really shines with that mid-heavy clank and grind, then it's probably the one I'm looking for.

4. It really needs to take pedals well, as we are forming a sludge/stoner/doom band, and I use lots of fuzz.

Thanks for muddling through my venal ramblings. And TIA for any advice.
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Uncle Hanky want some clanky! :bassist:
 
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DG and GK are great suggestions. The Magellan MG800 is another that takes pedals well and can get gritty on the dirt channel. Super easy to dial in tones with it's two different contours. Shame you're not looking for a cab also... The BA cabs use paper tweeters that pair really well with distorted tones. So much so that Dunlop uses these to showcase their pedals.
 
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Uncle Hanky said:
I like my gear like I like my cars: purchased after some sap has eaten the depreciation.
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Darkglass is clank, and the 900 is a nice amp, but they tend to flip at less of a discount from retail than other heads. When cruising the classifieds, be sure to start your PM with "Dear Sap" to ensure the smoothest possible transaction, at the best price.
 
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If you can find a GB Streamliner 600 used, it should put you in hog's heaven. I have not logged a lot of hours on mine, but it certainly has the grind. Para-eq mids should help with the clank. At 8 ohms, perfect for your cab and you should even be able to get into the power amp magic if you play loud. Who doesn't?

@/\/\3phist0 might be able to tell you more about the mids and gigs with it, he's got the 900, maybe the 600 too.

Expect to pay up to a buck for it (per watt). This might be available still: Used Genz Benz STREAMLINER 600 Bass Amp 500 Watts | Bass Amps | Music Go Round Wilkes-Barre Looks to be.

This is why the 8 ohm redeye and the 600 would be good together: Ran my Streamliner at 16 ohms tonight -- a revelation

I love my 600 so much I went and got a 900, just to keep it company while I'm at work and can't cuddle it.
 
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mmbongo said:
I see a lot of suggestions for 500 watt amps here....people keep in mind that his cab is 8 ohms so these 500 watt amps will only do about 200 watts or so to that cab. The 800/900 watt amps mentioned will do about 450 watts at 8 ohm which is perfect.
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But not applicable to my post bro. You WANT to hit the limits to enjoy some really groovin' circuitry, although the 900 would work well, as there is a lot of grind available in the all tube pre-amp. ;)
 
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