discreet Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 [b]Which All-Valve Power Amp?[/b] So in the great tradition of BC thread titles ending in a question mark - Which All-Valve Power Amp? Having just acquired an Ampeg SVP Pro (which I'm VERY pleased with - it's tone-tastic), I now have a yearning for the 'all-valve bounce' and having consulted the Google-thing, have come up with very few options. The logical choice is the SVT 300 all-valver - which is a beast - but they are few and far between and the ones I've seen on the Bay and elsewhere are either a bit rough condition-wise or way too expensive. What do you reckon? Suggestions, please. Oh, and it should be rack-mountable. I realise this restricts the choices somewhat, but there it is. I thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Think Umph might have one of those SVT power amps. Rack mount cuts options right down. Peavey ones, and Mesa Strategy. Got a lovely burman slave amp that would do otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Thanks for that, Oli. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 He has literally jsut posted that amp on ebay. Linked him to thread now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hiya, I do have a svt-300 for sale which you're welcome to buy! shoot us a message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 PM sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 - astounding value for money these days...if you are patient and find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1378745497' post='2204130'] Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 - astounding value for money these days...if you are patient. [/quote] Yes, it looks like a total beast - what do they go for, roughly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I've seen them for as little as 600 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1378745689' post='2204136'] I've seen them for as little as 600 quid. [/quote] Thanks for that... can I be patient though, with the GAS blowing a big hole in my trousers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 How lucky are you feeling? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200609-mesa-strategy-400-l499-ono/page__st__20__p__2039783__hl__strategy%20400__fromsearch__1#entry2039783"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200609-mesa-strategy-400-l499-ono/page__st__20__p__2039783__hl__strategy%20400__fromsearch__1#entry2039783[/url] 500 quid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1378746087' post='2204147'] How lucky are you feeling? [/quote] Thanks. PM sent, but he hasn't been on here since May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) Just scored an immaculate Burman 501 1x12 guitar combo that sounds better than anything I've ever heard and it's a heavy bugger. I would love to hear a Burman 4000 bass head and cab. I bet you could knock the Sun off its perch with one of those. Edited September 10, 2013 by Bassnut62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1378840991' post='2205483'] Just scored an immaculate Burman 501 1x12 guitar combo that sounds better than anything I've ever heard and it's a heavy bugger. I would love to hear a Burman 4000 bass head and cab. I bet you could knock the Sun off its perch with one of those. [/quote] Back of the room on a handheld recorder, but its a 4000 into a Barefaced S15, and a Pro502 into a Barefaced Vintage: [url="http://warriorpope.bandcamp.com/"]http://warriorpope.bandcamp.com/[/url] Edit: And a Pro2000 combo for guitar. Edited September 10, 2013 by Mr. Foxen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheButler Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I would be looking at the strategy if my 400+ was ever 'not enough'. The fact that it is currently not working I suppose means another amp would be a good option. Don't think you'd regret the strategy, and certainly wouldn't regret an SVT-300 either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 [quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1378840991' post='2205483'] Just scored an immaculate Burman 501 1x12 guitar combo that sounds better than anything I've ever heard and it's a heavy bugger. [/quote] Welcome to the club [quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1378840991' post='2205483'] I would love to hear a Burman 4000 bass head and cab. I bet you could knock the Sun off its perch with one of those. [/quote] Mine sound very clean and full. I wouldn't say they're loud but you do get a lot of volume for 140w. I once kept up with a guitarists 50w Marshall but needed a 4x10 and 1x15 to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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