The Bass Doc Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1327596050' post='1513995'] Howard, that 63P is definitely 'road worn'. [/quote] Yes, mines the cobbled street version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Monster* Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Those new fender amps and cabs look really nice, would love to try the 300 watt and the 610 cab. They will probably be really hard to find like the TB pro range they have - no one stocked them and the prices never dropped. I hope thats not the case though, really want to try one out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidVicious1978 Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 i want to get the super bassman with the 6x10 it has that sound i have wanted for ages but i would go for the old 300 Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 (edited) I'm a big advocate of the smaller valve amp as a practical gigging tool (I have a 100Watter myself), and there should be a market for them as they're loud enough, yet not unmanageably big and heavy. These Fender ones look cool and have some great features. I'd never pay that much for one. I think I'd go for the much cheaper EBS T90. I suspect that Fender are cashing in on their heritage and selling an image, rather than a value-for-money product. Again. Edit - I hope this does not come across as mindless Fender Bashing. I love them, it''s just that I feel in recent years the company have been putting out some products that are good quality and look the business, but priced too highly for what they are. I'm sure this is a top quality amp. Edited June 10, 2012 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatori Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I owned a Fender Bassman 135 back in the 70's and its a top quality piece of kit. I have to agree that these prices are a bit steep . Im thinking Traynor YBA 200 at a fraction of the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlovellbass Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 I bought a Fender Studio bass from ebay for £320, it then needed to get recapped and valved which was £250. At the moment the transformer is getting rewound after having some odd wiring problems, which should cost £150, then i'll need a case to put the amp in as 170 watt full valve combo isn't easy to move which will be £150. I had to get a good quality cabinet for the JBL housed in the combo, which was £120. When i get this amp back it'll have all the pros of the new Fender valve amps for about the price of the 100T but with more headroom. CBS used the same design for several different amps including the super twin which an be found for under £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdirtyrob Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 12ax7 in the power amp? Is that normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhkr Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Not totally convinced with the 100w idea. I'd have to hear one obviously but I think there's a reason why no one else really does one. I'm sure it could handle most small venues, but would many people take that chance when it [i]might[/i] struggle and is more expensive than a 200w Orange, a 300w Ashdown or Ampeg or a 400w Marshall? Not sure re-valve costs would be lower either if you do have to run it high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Looks cool but i'm gassing much more for one of these, hand built in the UK and cheaper than the fender! http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?section=valve&ID=267 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I was GASSing at that CTM-300 only yesterday... it's still 1600 notes, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 For a UK made 300 watt head I think £1600 is well priced, doesn't help if like me you don't have £1600 to start with though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookys6stringbass Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Just got around to looking the Bassman pro up...damn it I think this is my dream bass amp!!! Seriously thinking of putting a hold on a few projects for this....!!!!! I watched the video with Matt freeman trying out his signature bass (which is a great bass for the money) and was hooked.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 £1326.59p here, http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_bassman_100t.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 [quote name='mrdirtyrob' timestamp='1339354610' post='1687352'] 12ax7 in the power amp? Is that normal? [/quote] Phase splitter is part of the power amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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