Ampeg SVT (if you look hard enough you can find deals on them, granted you would still need to have it checked out by a tech. This goes for almost any tube amp) Ampeg V4 , V4B Mesa 400 Mesa D180 (overdrive channel is pretty good) Fender/Sunn 300T Orange AD200B ( You can find them used around $1400 or so. I know it's more than you said but .....) Traynor's (The old ones are pretty cool and the new ones are also pretty good) Trace Elliot V series
I'm surprised it took this long for someone to recommend a V4. they're Incredible. It sounds like you have decided on the Meatsmoke though. No one could fault you for that.
I cant believe this isn't on the collective radar.
I got mine for $400 400 watts all tube, 8 KT88's
Why this is not the answer I have no idea.
Meatsmoke is awesome but for the price.....
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Derelict78 wrote:^ there is one for sale close ish to
Me and its tempting. I do love peavey shit, it's cheap and to me sounds great.
Dude, GET IT
Just make sure your cab can handle it.
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While I tend to think that a v4 is plenty loud for guitar, I would agree that they're not loud enough for bass in a loud band. Even if it can be loud enough to be heard, it's really not enough headroom to push the lows and be awesome. Sounds great for recording and such though, or other low volume situations.
ryan summit wrote:Damn these fuckin bullshit techherpes
Have you seen a Peavey Mace? It was a tube guitar head with solid state pre built during the 70's. They are 160+ watts. You can find these for $200 some times, and I hear they kill on bass. I would probably go 3-400 watts. Marshall VBA 400 heads can go for under a grand.
quit fucking around, quit teasing me. a buck a watt he says, 8 kt88s he says
GIMME IT I SAYS!!!
MINE!
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Thanks for all the advice guys, im keeping my eyes peeled for a Classic 400 just to keep on deck. Eventually hope to have a backline to fully support my multi-instrumental tendencies as well as any projects that arise.
I really need to just calm down for awhile and save up a gear fund so that when something good like that pops up I don't have to scramble and try to sell something before it sells.
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