omikin Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Have you guys seen this? http://www.fender.com/en-GB/products/bassmanpro/ I have to confess to being very excited by these new amps. I love that the 100w version has the ability to switch down to 25w output for studio work. I think there's a gap in the market at the moment for a 100w bass valve amp (or am I missing something?) as most heads seem to be much more powerful. This can be a bit much for those of us playing pubs and bars etc. I had a VBA 400 until recently which I reluctantly got rid of as it had so much more headroom than I needed and was an absolute beast to carry about. I reckon the Bassman 100T would be right up my street. Lighter, great looks, nice dirty channel, and versatile for the studio. Only downside - I don't really want to spend £1500... What do you guys think? I can't wait till used ones of these start hitting ebay... Quote
omikin Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 Some pics, as that page is a bit of a nightmare... [IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/brianeharmonjr/SuperBassmanedit.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/brianeharmonjr/Bassman100Tedit.jpg[/IMG] As I say, yum. Just a shame the price point is too high for me right now. Quote
VTypeV4 Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Never heard a bad Fender amp.. These look great Quote
omikin Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 They do, don't they? And switchable between 2, 4, and 8 ohms gives you all the flexibility on cabs you could possibly want. *drools* Quote
Pentode Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Lovely looking heads and good spec' but seem a bit pricey to me.... Quote
voxpop Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Love the 100t, just the price is a little steep. Quote
omikin Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 I completely agree. I think it's priced like that because there's no direct competition with those sorts of features. Not sure I can wait a few years till used ones start popping up... Quote
TheRockinRoadie Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 They look fantastic - I'd love one if I have the money. Even the Rumble series make my bass sound tonally 'better' than most £1000+ amps I have tried. Quote
gjones Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 I had one of the Fender TV15 bassmans until a few months ago and loved the sound from it but unfortunately the weight was too much for me to cart up and down 3 flights of stairs to my flat every gig. These don't come as a micro amp version do they? No I didn't think so Quote
Pow_22 Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Would look great with my fender bassman cab im sellin haha Quote
ShergoldSnickers Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Terrible, terrible website that just gets in my way. Great looking gear though. Quote
thodrik Posted January 24, 2012 Posted January 24, 2012 Looks like the grill cloth is 'roadworn', which is something I don't like. Still, they look nice. Could have done with a 4x10 in the cab line though. Great features, good looks, not so good price but that will probably come down over time. Quote
omikin Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 There is a 4x10 and a 6x10 as well as the 8x10. And I don't think the cloth is roadworn - I think that's seeing through to the back. If you see the pictures from the link at the top of the page you'll see what I mean. Quote
omikin Posted January 24, 2012 Author Posted January 24, 2012 Hey, Fender! Are you getting this feedback? How's about sharpening your pencil on the price? *lives in hope* Quote
mike257 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 The on-board powersoak and post-power amp XLR output is a lovely touch, more guitar and bass gear should have that on board! Quote
VTypeV4 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 I'll have to try one but these may well be worth selling some gear to buy one.. Either the 100w or 300w big daddy would suit me as I don't play in an aggressive/loud group.. Quote
VTypeV4 Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 I'd consider finance to get one of these rigs, I think the 4x10 and the 300w head would do nicely.. Knowing Fender, they sound as good as they look.. Quote
thodrik Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 [quote name='omikin' timestamp='1327441090' post='1511375'] There is a 4x10 and a 6x10 as well as the 8x10. And I don't think the cloth is roadworn - I think that's seeing through to the back. If you see the pictures from the link at the top of the page you'll see what I mean. [/quote] Ah okay, makes sense now. Now my only gripe is the price. Quote
GazWills Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) these look fantastic, apart from the price as stated... £1,500 - to be honest, why don't you get a 1970's bassman 135 and a good overdrive/boost pedal, for a third of the price.... love my bassman 135, but interested to try one of these, curious about the second channel - always surprised that more amps for bass don't have 2 channels!!! Edited January 25, 2012 by GazWills Quote
GazWills Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 dolphin music showing this for over £1,900... jeez! Quote
omikin Posted January 26, 2012 Author Posted January 26, 2012 I'm trying to see if any stores in the North are getting these in. PMT and Dawsons in Leeds are both a "no" unless I want to order (and pay) for one. Anyone done any sleuthing to see if their friendly neighbourhood Fender dealer is going to stock 'em? Quote
The Bass Doc Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Down to 2 ohms eh? Can't afford one but I'm thinking the 300watt jobbie would look good straddling these cabs (just for the smaller pub gigs you understand). [attachment=98237:IMGP0551.JPG] Quote
discreet Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Howard, that 63P is definitely 'road worn'. Quote
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