shafty2.3 Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks to all for comments to my last post (New head and cabs). Checked out a few combinations and impressed with Vanderkley cabs. Tried with a few different heads, Darkglass M900, Mesa 800, Aguilar 700. Of these I preferred the Aguilar but I'm tempted to go for valves. Would love to try the Vanderkley Spartan but they don't have one yet. Any suggestions? Is it worth the extra for valves being as the new generation of solid state amps sound so good? Thanks again. Quote
shafty2.3 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 That should be Head for Vanderkley cabs! Quote
Cuzzie Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) It's all down to your lug-a-bility If you don't mind valves then go hard for something like a Mesa 8:88 or a Verellen Meatsmoke maybe a wizard amp. They will blow your socks off If I was going all out for class D I would go for a Tech 21 dUg Ultrabass every day Edited August 31, 2017 by Cuzzie Quote
chris_b Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 What do you think valves would do beyond what you've already heard? Quote
shafty2.3 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 I used valve heads 40 years ago and other than one catching fire on stage I loved the sweet tone. In those days solid state sounded tinny in comparison. I'm obviously old school but I'm amazed by how good the new solid state heads are.......but.......can't get my valve experience out of my head (pun). Just need reassurance from players who've been solid state for some time. Most people I talk to still say......you still can't beat valves. Quote
Cuzzie Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Never had a valve amp, but I may do in the future. Sounds like you love valves, treat yourself Quote
dannybuoy Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 [quote name='shafty2.3' timestamp='1504198450' post='3363368'] That should be Head for Vanderkley cabs! [/quote] Freudian slip? Quote
super al Posted September 6, 2017 Posted September 6, 2017 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1504211761' post='3363489'] Freudian slip? [/quote] Both hard and head had me giggling like Beavis n Butthead Sorry Shafty Quote
Defo Posted September 16, 2017 Posted September 16, 2017 Trust me mate they are other worldly. I use mine with a Tecamp head, I get so many compliments on "smooth but punchy" tone. Quote
Jack Posted September 19, 2017 Posted September 19, 2017 [quote name='super al' timestamp='1504734450' post='3367024'] Both hard and head had me giggling like Beavis n Butthead Sorry Shafty [/quote] Hehehehe....Shafty'.... Quote
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