Epifani - Acoustic Image - Glockenklang

[govons]

I am looking around for new head amp small size. Actually it should be like hot back up of my thunderfunk 750.

Now I saw some advertisement and choice would be between:

Epifani ul501 - already had few years ago, love that even if i sold it due to gas abouth other. Any way i can consider to take it again even if i believe that thunder is much better.

Acoustic Image Focus 1 - never tried one but I am curious to see if it works also with electric bass as famous is for double bass. Then with DB i mainly play with bow but it can happen a gig in a quartett for swing.

Glockenklang Blue Sky - this is the most expensive choice (almost 2 times than others in local used market). It looks more hi end definitive solution.

Any advise about above options or new entry?

Edited February 5, 2017 by govons

[Dood]

If you love the flexibility of the 750's EQ section then I'd point you towards Bergantino's B|Amp. Loving mine!

[wateroftyne]

You haven't given much info about your requirements so technically you're going to get a list of amps that people own :-) but, I recommend you check out the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282884-handbox-bass-amplification-new-to-the-uk/"]HandBox R-400[/url].

It's a great BG head, and I'm aware of at least one DB user who loves it.

[govons]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1486333793' post='3231006']
You haven't given much info about your requirements so technically you're going to get a list of amps that people own :-) but, I recommend you check out the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282884-handbox-bass-amplification-new-to-the-uk/"]HandBox R-400[/url].

It's a great BG head, and I'm aware of at least one DB user who loves it.
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thanks, I didn't know HandBox, it looks great then I will consider it.
Techinically what can I say I based my research on budget available at now, small size head amp and possible avoiding D class.

[wateroftyne]

In that case, definitely check it out :-)

[Jazzjames]

I found the glockenklang sounded very dry and flat. Not my thing at all.

I owned the Epifani but found it to sound very wide and difficult to EQ for different rooms. Nice core sound though.

[govons]

[quote name='Jazzjames' timestamp='1486644737' post='3233477']
I found the glockenklang sounded very dry and flat. Not my thing at all.

I owned the Epifani but found it to sound very wide and difficult to EQ for different rooms. Nice core sound though.
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thanks mate. Any experience with AI?
I am also giving up to Glock due to high price out of the budget.

[Jazzjames]

[quote name='govons' timestamp='1486654881' post='3233596']


thanks mate. Any experience with AI?
I am also giving up to Glock due to high price out of the budget.
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I've played through numerous AI combos on jam sessions. I tried to play a couple of times with my P bass (because the house bassist's upright was set up like Mingus would've had his!) and I didn't like them.

My suggestion would be to find a second hand Genz Benz shuttle 6.2.

I had the 3.0-10T combo and I regret selling it. Lovely sound.

Edited February 10, 2017 by Jazzjames