My current rig is my current all time favorite. Mesa Subway D800+ > 3x12 Genz stack.
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Your all-time favorite, desert island amp?
- Thread starter L. L. Elwood
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Lack of power aside, I'd have to say an old school Peavey TNT115 combo. That thing would survive a hurricane, out live me by a generation, and still work and sound pretty good.
one of my students has this amp.
it is - and i kid you not - one of the best sounding amplifiers i've ever heard. it's amazing.
The TNT115 is kind of a staple of reharsall space in here (swiss), and it is surprisingly good, I agree.
Will the desert island have electricity? If yes,I'll take my Ceriatone Aunt Peg. If not, anything solar powered will do.
Kinda depends. We're assuming there's a good steady supply of electricity available, right? If it's just me, I'll have my Phil Jones Cub II amp. 110W, two 5" speakers, loud enough for just me, and light enough to carry with my pinky.
If, on the other hand, I want to also use my rig to attract the attention of nearby passing ships, then I'll go with my Mesa D-800 and my BareFaced 12" BB3 cab. That's probably the loudest rig I own. I also have an older model Phil Jones Roadcase amp with 750W and twelve 5" speakers that may be as loud as the Mesa+BareFaced rig, but it's more of a pain in the butt to move around. I get the feeling that on a desert island, that might be important.
If, on the other hand, I want to also use my rig to attract the attention of nearby passing ships, then I'll go with my Mesa D-800 and my BareFaced 12" BB3 cab. That's probably the loudest rig I own. I also have an older model Phil Jones Roadcase amp with 750W and twelve 5" speakers that may be as loud as the Mesa+BareFaced rig, but it's more of a pain in the butt to move around. I get the feeling that on a desert island, that might be important.
Dere is only one bass amp for 'dis island!
Sometimes I think my TC Electronic RH750 into two RS210's, other times I think my Genz Benz Streamliner and two UBER cabs. Lately it's been my Mesa Boogie WD800 into those same UBER cabs, but mostly it's this:
It is very unique sounding.
It is very unique sounding.
Gallien-Krueger MB200 into a pair of Ampeg SVT-210AVs stacked vertically. Mic this setup with a Sennheiser e609 and pull DI signal off the back of the GK MB200. Blend the mix 60/40 in favor of the mic to the PA. Use just enough sub to feel a little thump in your chest, but keep most of it in the mains for note definition.
+1 on the Mesa WD-800, especially through the Mesa Subway 12 and/or 15.
Might as well add another 8x10 while we're at it.