You can't beat an all valve head... I'm afraid!

[Beedster]

Sorry guys, but this thread has lost something since Dave stopped posting ):

[Sonic_Groove]

[quote name='Beedster' post='944742' date='Sep 3 2010, 05:17 PM']Sorry guys, but this thread has lost something since Dave stopped posting ):[/quote]

He's not home from work -- oops I mean rehearsal yet!

Best thread ever

B

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='Sonic_Groove' post='944747' date='Sep 3 2010, 05:20 PM']He's not home from the pub

Best thread ever

B[/quote]

FIXED

[keeponehandloose]

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='943995' date='Sep 2 2010, 10:08 PM']15? [/quote]

The meaning of life is now 15.
Thats the funniest little number I ever did see.

[xgsjx]

[quote name='Beedster' post='944742' date='Sep 3 2010, 05:17 PM']Sorry guys, but this thread has lost something since Dave stopped posting ):[/quote]
Well get logged back in as him & we'll get this to page 30!

TBH I like the sound of Ampeg valve gear, it just doesn't have the sort of sound that I want for my bass & wouldn't suit my band's sound. Same reason I don't have a Fender, it just doesn't have the sound that I want (tho I'm still tempted to get a Jazz).

[4-string-thing]

[quote name='dave74200' post='941875' date='Sep 1 2010, 11:43 AM']Hardly any heavyweights of the bass world are there?[/quote]
Dunno... Nick Beggs!

[Dood]

f*ck my ole boots, is this *still* going?

[peteb]

Just come across this thread - 20 pages.... Christ!

For what it's worth - the OP is quite right...!

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='dave74200' post='944195' date='Sep 3 2010, 08:42 AM']Watched Blur 'the singles' gig on Sky Arts last night. What was Alex James using? A Stingray into an SVT 2 Pro with 8x10 'fridge'. But hey, what does he know! He sounded awesome by the way, but the amp was probably off or just a cardboard cut out of it just for show. Like many have told me, he was probably just going straight into the mixing desk through a £100 di pedal.[/quote]

Well, he HAS called him self a bass playing cheese idiot

20 pages still going.. only reason i haven't gone to bed yet =S

[4-string-thing]

Actually, you can beat an all valve head for bass, probably not for guitar though.

[Pete Academy]

I've nothing to add to this thread except my avatar.

[ShergoldSnickers]

[quote name='dood' post='945025' date='Sep 3 2010, 10:29 PM']f*ck my ole boots, is this *still* going?[/quote]
Don't tell me your boots are custom as well?

[4-string-thing]

[quote name='Pete Academy' post='945270' date='Sep 4 2010, 10:59 AM']I've nothing to add to this thread except my avatar.[/quote]

Best post on here!

[Rich]

The OP is right, an Ampeg is THE only choice for whatever music you play and whatever sound you are after. Look for forthcoming articles on what bass to play, what colour it should be, permitted length of strap and pose to adopt on stage.

[Clarky]

Is the OP by any chance Tony Goggle?

[Rich]

Goggle did post in this thread earlier on. Perhaps 'dave' is his alter-ego?

[The Sentry]

[quote name='51m0n' post='944349' date='Sep 3 2010, 11:07 AM']About the longest standing Ampeg endorser I can think of is Mr Billy Sheehan (he of the amazing chainsaw through mud tone)[/quote]

After these many years Mr Sheehan has recently left Ampeg. He sold all his Ampeg on e-bay and will soon be announced as Hartkes latest artist.

I'm new to this site and must say I'm a bit shocked with how militant some people are in their views of what equipment rules and what is rubbish. I love the Amp/cab I own but would happily own 100's of others. There is FAR too much awesome equipment out there to religiously stick to one brand or amp type but, thats just me and I'm one of those guys who will probably never stop searching for my next favourite tone.

[ped]

Having tried them all I can safely say what I like to hear is the sound of my bass, not my amplifier colouring the sound. I prefer my relatively cheap 800w 1u poweramp to the other all tube heads I have had. Works a treat and doesn't even get warm. Every time I have used a big Ampeg rig I end up sounding like someone else.

[thisnameistaken]

I'm sorry if other bass players don't like my live sound. Please do push through the crowds of kids dancing to tell me exactly what's wrong with it.

[lojo]

Dave's rig is up for sale, he's going lightweight, no more heroes anymore

[Doctor J]

I own an Ampeg solid state guitar amp. Does that make me a bad person?

[bobbytodd]

aaarrgghhh this threads like my missus it just keeps going on and on and on

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='The Sentry' post='945344' date='Sep 4 2010, 12:37 PM']After these many years Mr Sheehan has recently left Ampeg. He sold all his Ampeg on e-bay and will soon be announced as Hartkes latest artist.

I'm new to this site and must say I'm a bit shocked with how militant some people are in their views of what equipment rules and what is rubbish. I love the Amp/cab I own but would happily own 100's of others. There is FAR too much awesome equipment out there to religiously stick to one brand or amp type but, thats just me and I'm one of those guys who will probably never stop searching for my next favourite tone. [/quote]

Yep!

[url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=675170"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=675170[/url]

Pretty much tells everything to do with it!

Am i right in saying It was Billy who pretty much shaped/designed the SVT Pro 4? My favourite Ampeg is the SVP BSP just for the distortion

Both of those are hyrbrids right?

Mr Billy Sheehan is no longer an Ampeg man, now a hartke man. Its a really shame and loss for ampeg!

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='945959' date='Sep 5 2010, 10:09 AM']Mr Billy Sheehan is no longer an Ampeg man, now a hartke man. Its a really shame and loss for ampeg![/quote]


At least the staff don't have to put up with the smug anymore.

[Dood]

Billy's joined my team? WOH!! I am gobsmacked - and so happy, I could shed a bit of wee!