TomRichards Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I know different parts of the world are dominated by different brands. What amp brands do you guys on your side of the pond want to see more of, and what ones do you have a hard time finding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I can't find enough Laney AOR series to satisfy demand. I just don't see enough Matamps that I ever have a chance to pick one up cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 i had a laney aor 50 watt head and 2x12 cab brilliant setup had to sell due to space money issues sadly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 You mean UK only, or Europe? In case, here in Norway we can't find Genz Benz as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'd be interested to know how popular genz gear is in the States Tom? Word over here is that its all about to change possibly with Fender branded class d heads being the new range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Vintage Ampeg B15's - or the American Heritage ones for that matter. Most brands seem to be easier to find these days if you look hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Carvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Being in the EU it is fairly easy to source (ie buy) most kind of amps. Being in Scotland though, I don't see many of the boutique brands like Bergantino, Genz Benz or even much EBS stuff. Lots of Ashdown, Ampeg, Hartke, second hand Trace Elliot. Fair amount of Aguilar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='TomRichards' timestamp='1377529344' post='2188497'] I know different parts of the world are dominated by different brands. What amp brands do you guys on your side of the pond want to see more of, and what ones do you have a hard time finding? [/quote] ... over in the UK it used to be difficult (for quite a while) finding David Eden amp heads/cabinets. Luckily for me, a great guy on BC had a U.S. made WT550 for sale, which I am now the proud owner of.. I see their UK service centre is now c/o: - 'Marshall Amplification plc' [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/service/ukservice.asp"]http://www.eden-electronics.com/info/service/ukservice.asp[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Albion Amplification. One of my favourite bass players, David Barard formerly of Dr John's band uses them, never heard of his amps over here. http://www.albionampsus.com/david-barard/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 There was a thread about the lack of Tecamp distribution in the UK. Seems like they were not interested when approached by a potential UK dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I've found that Ampeg gear is easy to buy online but rare to see in shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1377558646' post='2188900'] Being in the EU it is fairly easy to source (ie buy) most kind of amps. Being in Scotland though, I don't see many of the boutique brands like Bergantino, Genz Benz or even much EBS stuff. Lots of Ashdown, Ampeg, Hartke, second hand Trace Elliot. Fair amount of Aguilar too. [/quote] That's interesting, I played at a small venue in Glasgow where the house amp was an EBS - TD650 and Proline cabs if memory serves, from that I assumed they had a fairly good presence north of the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1377555359' post='2188880'] Carvin [/quote] http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product-category/bass-amps-and-cabs/carvin-amps/ these guys are fabulous to deal with and I have the 500 head from them - lovely! I'd love the chance to see and hear some Traynor gear over here - highly respected valve gear at a fraction of the price of most other stuff available in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1377595749' post='2189074'] That's interesting, I played at a small venue in Glasgow where the house amp was an EBS - TD650 and Proline cabs if memory serves, from that I assumed they had a fairly good presence north of the border. [/quote] Can you recall what venue that was? I have never seen an EBS rig the as house backline at a local venue. There are a few HD350s in a local rehearsal studio, but not many Proline or Neoline cabs about. I actually only know one bassist who owns such an EBS rig of EBS amp and cabs. It might have been his rig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baseline9 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]I don’t tend to see many SWR's or Waricks. [/font][/color] [color=#222222][font=Arial]In the [/font][/color][color=#222222][font=Arial]UK[/font][/color][color=#222222][font=Arial] I see lots of Ashdown, [/font][/color][color=#222222][font=Arial]Marshall[/font][/color][color=#222222][font=Arial], Peavey, Hartke, Trace Elliot (Not as many as in the 90s though) and an increasing number of TC and Mark Bass amps. [/font][/color][/size] Edited August 27, 2013 by baseline9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1377600237' post='2189154'] Can you recall what venue that was? I have never seen an EBS rig the as house backline at a local venue. There are a few HD350s in a local rehearsal studio, but not many Proline or Neoline cabs about. I actually only know one bassist who owns such an EBS rig of EBS amp and cabs. It might have been his rig! [/quote] I think it was called Rockers, had lots of band t-shirts on the walls, Audio is a possibile name too, but I think it was Rockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Epifani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1377614888' post='2189416'] I think it was called Rockers, had lots of band t-shirts on the walls, Audio is a possibile name too, but I think it was Rockers. [/quote] It is the same venue. It is called Audio now though the general set up of the venue has changed a fair bit now. There isn't an EBS backline now but there certainly could have been EBS backline at Rockers before it went under. I never entered Rockers after 2007, though I can't remember any house backline being there when I was playing there prior to that (though I can remember trying to carry my old battered Trace Elliot combo to and from said venue!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1377616378' post='2189435'] It is the same venue. It is called Audio now though the general set up of the venue has changed a fair bit now. There isn't an EBS backline now but there certainly could have been EBS backline at Rockers before it went under. I never entered Rockers after 2007, though I can't remember any house backline being there when I was playing there prior to that (though I can remember trying to carry my old battered Trace Elliot combo to and from said venue!). [/quote] This would have been January 2010 when my old metal band toured up there, I remember bringinf my rack-mount Fafner head in and being surprised by there being almost the same amp on stage already. Not a bad little venue, shame we didn't fill it more tbh, but then we were trying to punch above our weight in the touring stakes. Edited August 27, 2013 by Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1377625020' post='2189593'] This would have been January 2010 when my old metal band toured up there, I remember bringinf my rack-mount Fafner head in and being surprised by there being almost the same amp on stage already. Not a bad little venue, shame we didn't fill it more tbh, but then we were trying to punch above our weight in the touring stakes. [/quote] I think the PA has been upgraded recently. It is still a pretty decent venue. Also, the Fafner is a great amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Sunn 80s GK Acoustic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1377626655' post='2189634'] Also, the Fafner is a great amp! [/quote] Oh aye, best amp I ever owned - had to move it on and go lightweight/compact due to space in our current house. I'd have one again in a flash if we had the space though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grunge666 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 +1 for Acoustic & Sunn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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