bassmayhem Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I've been eyeballing the Vanderkley Spartan lately and find it very interesting. Anyone out there who has experience in this amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm following this thread - was really impressed with my MNT112 - I spoke to Mark at last years LBGS where he announced the forthcoming combos...I believe this head is the basis for the combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I think some one will review, it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgg199 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 There's a very brief review in Bass guitar magazine from a few months back which said that the sound is great, but the amp is a bit pricey for what you get, but at the end of the day it's all hand built by Mark, so it's not gonna be cheap! I played it briefly at LBGS and the sound is super clear and there's more power than anyone could ever need, and then some! The frequency range for the EQ is the same as the Aurora which people seem to love so that's another positive. There's not a great deal of info on these but this is the stuff I've picked up, hope it's helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 I read that review yesterday evening. It sounds like something I'd like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 Has the Aurora been discontinued? Couldn't find any trace of it on the Vanderkley site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 No doubt amazing quality but just doesn't need to be that expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 [quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1497652673' post='3319889'] Has the Aurora been discontinued? Couldn't find any trace of it on the Vanderkley site. [/quote]It seems to have been replaced by the Spartan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1497655567' post='3319907'] No doubt amazing quality but just doesn't need to be that expensive. [/quote] Yep. Can't see him selling many, but then at that price he won't need to. Edited to add: But then again, I guess that if you're a pro £1600 for the right amp is probably justifiable, even if an amp at £600 gives you 90% of what you need. Edited June 18, 2017 by Count Bassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 (edited) There is something for everyone; those who want to pay £200 can buy £200 stuff. those who want otherwise can buy otherwise. My experience says if you want something really good really bad (no pun intended) it is just a matter of priority, time or timing... Edited June 18, 2017 by bassmayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 He'll sell every one that he builds, no worries. They're not mass produced, there won't be loads of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viss1700 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 ADVISE: DON'T PLUG IN YOURE BASS YOU'RE SOLD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Well, I am already sold. I will have one soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Maybe - just maybe - I order one today. Just like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viss1700 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) Even next to a trash can it's good looking!!! Edited June 26, 2017 by viss1700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Ordered! With the handbag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 When can we expect a review?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1498668922' post='3326258'] When can we expect a review?? [/quote]After my holiday trip to the north of Sweden. I'll gig with it on June 15th, hopefully... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Home! Tested! Wow! If you are not into old school saggy tube amps - well, I am into them too - this is definitely it! Headroom, headroom, headroom, clean natural tone with lots of power. Lots! Premier gig on outdoor festival stage on Saturday... Edited July 13, 2017 by bassmayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 First gig done! Very easy to get a good sound with this rig! The Spartan matches well to my TKS 2126 cabs. Every bass you use sounds like the bass amplified, not "amp tone" like Ampeg and Trace Elliot. Just pure magnified bass tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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