henrywillard Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) My Schertler Unico appears to have well and truly died - New correct fuse fitted, but the amp is now popping, crackling, and emitting a strong, burning smell I may get it looked at for repair, but I have a crazy busy month of gigs and desperately need a replacement combo amp ASAP! I have a Wilson K4 pickup on my Wesbury bass, going into a Radial Tonebone PZ-Pre preamp, on which I prefer to use the XLR out, so I ideally need an amp with an XLR input or two. I need a combo amp that's powerful, reliable, and obviously has a great acoustic tone etc. Please post links to any recommendations or amps you use. Thanks in advance! Henry Edited May 6, 2015 by henrywillard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Rather than try and get something serious in a hurry, maybe get one of the new TC208 combos or the newer (cheaper) GK1x12's. It won't be fantastic, but you can get one quick and may be surprised how well they work. And it always good to have a spare amp option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Acoustic Image Clarus. They come up quite often on here. Perfick for double bass. http://mobi.acousticimg.com/products/clarus.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Sorry, I should have mentioned I'm after a combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Also get on to Schertler - I expect they will be pretty helpful in getting your amp back to work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm selling a Genz Benz STL3.0-10T if that's of any help/interest. Apologies for the shameless plug but it did seem relevant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 [quote name='AndyBass' timestamp='1430938395' post='2766194'] I'm selling a Genz Benz STL3.0-10T if that's of any help/interest. Apologies for the shameless plug but it did seem relevant [/quote] That is a very nice combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) I've got a little used Acoustic Image Ten2 Combo that I might let go. Comes with the gig bag. Also a PJB Superflightcase but that doesn't have XLR input. I use a Wilson K4 on my Clifton bass straight into both amps, sounds great without any external pre amp Edited May 6, 2015 by Mr Bassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 The genz is well decent, the AI is a belter. Both great combos. I used to have the genz 3-10 and liked it, but it's really little more than a stage monitor if you play with people who plug in. Great for acoustic bands though. The AI ten2 is what I have now and I love it, although at times I just go straight in the PA with Ehrlund+preamp and I don't even bother taking it along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 First dibs on Keith's ten2. Hooray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thank you very, very much for all the advice, and also for some of the very kind offers. I have decided to go 'all-out' and have secured an AI Ten2 Plus from AI Europe. Needed something powerful that was going to get me straight back in action. In the mean-time I have tried contacting Schertler UK in Shropshire to see how I may go about getting my Unico repaired, but after leaving a message yesterday morning and requesting a call back, I am still yet to hear from them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Good on you Henry. As for Schertler, they have a fabulous customer service, I have contacted them about my Dyn-b and they could not be more helpful. I did however contact the main office, in Switzerland I believe? Have you tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywillard Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thanks Rabbie! That's reassuring. I intend to contact Schertler's Swiss office on Monday. It would be good to get the Unico back up and running to have as my back-up amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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