0175westwood29 Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 sadly looks like ill be changing my head, im gutted love my db750 im looking to use not all the money from my db750 sale to not only get me out of a whole but also get me a reasonably powerfull head. im thinking no less than 500w at 4 ohms, ive had a lm2 and through my 610hlf it was plenty, but dnt seem to be many lm2's around atm so im probs gonna go with a lm3, but im also thinking of going for the aguilar th500. just wondering what you guys would go for as they seem to be around a similar price? andy Quote
chris_b Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 There was an Aguilar AG500DC in the FS section. Quote
brensabre79 Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Not much difference in the power stage of all the car stereo amps. So its all down to which Preamp you prefer I think. I got a Genz Benz Shuttle 6 just before they released the 6.2 because it was severely reduced. Its a great amp but a tad clean for me, nothing a pedal doesn't cure though Quote
Lozz196 Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 If you liked the Markbass LM before, I`d recommend at least checking out the current version, as always a good reference point (plus Markbass gear always sounds great, imo). Other than that, Genz Benz seem to get very positive comments on here, Shuttle for super-clean, Streamliner for more tubey-tones. Lastly, Gallien Krueger MB series. MB500 for that classic GK sound, MB Fusion 500 for more tubey-tones. I`ve had both, and each are great. Quote
0175westwood29 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Posted May 31, 2012 yeh the genz is very clean, wasnt really a fan when i tried my bass teachers but maybe worth another try! andy Quote
0175westwood29 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Posted May 31, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1338482302' post='1675274'] If you liked the Markbass LM before, I`d recommend at least checking out the current version, as always a good reference point (plus Markbass gear always sounds great, imo). Other than that, Genz Benz seem to get very positive comments on here, Shuttle for super-clean, Streamliner for more tubey-tones. Lastly, Gallien Krueger MB series. MB500 for that classic GK sound, MB Fusion 500 for more tubey-tones. I`ve had both, and each are great. [/quote] the problem i have with the mb gallien heads are that when i tried one with my fb4 it was a bit to hot of an input for it, could have been just that head tho! andy Quote
JTUK Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 A Thunderfunk. Best amp I've come across in a loooong time. ..and you'll need something on the same sort of level as the DB, IMo. Quote
0175westwood29 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Posted May 31, 2012 thing is th db is a bit overkill for me really! also to throw a curveball what are peoples views on the ta501 markbass head? seems to have alot more going on than the standard lm2/3 i think im gonna go down the markbass route after listening to a few videos ive remebered how much i liked the lm2. andy Quote
Sandmann Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 if you are used to the power of a db750 i would recommend the new glockenklang blue soul to you. its powerrating (650watts into 4Ohm) is very conservative. it feels like a lot more (in fact it has a 1000watt digital powersection). its got a very good rock tone and the quality is above all other. sandmann Quote
chrismuzz Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Dood is selling a Markbass F1 which he painted black for a measly £300 Very similar to the LM series but half the size, and you get a tad more aggressive midrange. Easy as pie to make it sound like the LM's aswell! Quote
0175westwood29 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Posted June 1, 2012 Mmmm i had looked at that one but the painting of it kinda put me of even tho the price is good. im waiting on a couple of pm's also looking on the markbass site the big bang looks cool! andy Quote
4 Strings Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Try a Streamliner if you like valvey sounds. Lots of valves and lots of sound - especially if you go for the 900. Very potent. (Also comes complete with a hpf, Thumpinator style, to get the most of your cab(s).) Quote
ThomBassmonkey Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1338482633' post='1675285'] the problem i have with the mb gallien heads are that when i tried one with my fb4 it was a bit to hot of an input for it, could have been just that head tho! andy [/quote] In what way too hot? I've used a bongo with my MB and they don't come much hotter than that. I had to go easier on the gain but that's inevitable. Quote
0175westwood29 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1338623260' post='1677230'] In what way too hot? I've used a bongo with my MB and they don't come much hotter than that. I had to go easier on the gain but that's inevitable. [/quote] It was clipping on the input, basically had to have all the controls on my bass at minimum! So took my aguilar pre amp out of the equation, Yeh thats why ive gone with the thinking of ill get a markbass as i can get close to the sound of the db, and im more likely to find one second hand. Quote
0175westwood29 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Posted June 7, 2012 got myself a nice markbass lm tube 500! should be here tomoz! can't wait listening to videos made up my mind and also remembered how much i like the two markbass filters on my lm2 andy Quote
chrismuzz Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 Congratulations dude! Just don't play it through your Ampeg 6x10... You'll want to keep it! Quote
0175westwood29 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Posted June 7, 2012 i know i know! but its ok fingers crossed i can find a nice 410 markbass cab andy Quote
louisthebass Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 [quote name='born to be loud' timestamp='1338626866' post='1677281]If you want to keep in the Aguillar family the Tone Hammer would be a good option but is too new to find many used. [/quote] +1 This weighs next to nothing - love mine! Quote
0175westwood29 Posted June 7, 2012 Author Posted June 7, 2012 [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1339088135' post='1683500'] +1 This weighs next to nothing - love mine! [/quote] sadly none going second hand and i needed a head, and couldnt afford new! andy Quote
0175westwood29 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Posted June 8, 2012 picked up an lm tube ! really nice and very loud! now got to choose another cab! andy Quote
4 Strings Posted June 8, 2012 Posted June 8, 2012 Well done, let's hope its all you wish. Now, about that cab.....! Quote
0175westwood29 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Posted June 8, 2012 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1339167298' post='1684776'] Well done, let's hope its all you wish. Now, about that cab.....! [/quote] indeed! done a u turn! will either be markbass or barefaced! andy Quote
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