sshorepunk Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I would have a TD650 again, tomorrow if one turned up. I changed mine for a Little Mark II for the added portability, but I'd rather carry the extra weight to have the sound of a TD650. I hd a Fafner also, but I thought the TD650 was a bit more versatile, Fafner is nice though T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick80 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I own a td650 and gladly put up with the weight - it is absolutely fantastic, wouldn't change it for anything. Well worth the kidney and other vital organs I had to sell in order to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 [quote name='Nick80' post='347926' date='Dec 7 2008, 03:44 PM']I own a td650 and gladly put up with the weight - it is absolutely fantastic, wouldn't change it for anything. Well worth the kidney and other vital organs I had to sell in order to get it.[/quote] Jeez! It's not as if it's that heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='347955' date='Dec 7 2008, 04:39 PM']Jeez! It's not as if it's that heavy![/quote] Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick80 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='347955' date='Dec 7 2008, 04:39 PM']Jeez! It's not as if it's that heavy![/quote] I wholeheartedly agree, it's just I've heard people say before they found it to be heavy. Perhaps compared to markbass stuff it is!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 [quote name='lee650' post='347426' date='Dec 6 2008, 06:59 PM']I had an EBS TD650 for quite a while, and it is the best amp ive ever used and i miss it greatly, it is more than loud enough for any situation soundwise the HD350 is very similar, but the valve in the 650 just gives it a lot more warmth and guts, it has a great tube overdrive which i think will be right up your alley, but trust me try it with a Proline 4x10 youll never be buried in the mix again it is a very heavy rig to cart about so i hope you dont do too many upstairs gigs, the weight was the reasoin i had to get rid of it, asi only play in theatres and it used to scare woodwind players hee hee . Highly recommended quality gear, ive never tried a fafner but i heard they are a lot warmer with a very tubey sound, so trying one of those would be a good idea. Good luck with the search- lee[/quote] I may upgrade to one of the Proline cabs, as i've heard many good things about them. Im using an Ampeg 410HLE at the moment, so im hoping it'll sound good through that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 [quote name='Geoff' post='348029' date='Dec 7 2008, 06:43 PM']I may upgrade to one of the Proline cabs, as i've heard many good things about them. Im using an Ampeg 410HLE at the moment, so im hoping it'll sound good through that.[/quote] If it's got a horn it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 [quote name='Josh' post='348042' date='Dec 7 2008, 07:07 PM']If it's got a horn it should be fine.[/quote] Yeah it has. Just noticed you're using a TD650 and 2x 2x10's. If I was looking at a more portable rig for practise, could I safely run the TD650 through 1 2x10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 [quote name='Geoff' post='348070' date='Dec 7 2008, 07:47 PM']Yeah it has. Just noticed you're using a TD650 and 2x 2x10's. If I was looking at a more portable rig for practise, could I safely run the TD650 through 1 2x10?[/quote] Depending on how loud you guys practice I would say yes, but just make sure your not over doing it but if I could use both every time I would, but that's more of a tonal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 (edited) If the 2x10 is 4 ohms your still getting 450 watts, plenty of power, and some 2x10,s can be quite punchy, i actully used it once with one accugroove tri 1x10 running at 8 ohms so i was only getting 260 watts it managed only just but with the twoaccugrooves at 4 ohms loud as hell, but the natural sound means you dont have to be poud to cut through, never had the pleasure of running it at 2 ohms for the full 650 watts, Josh has though bet you can hear him on the isle of wight the ampeg will probably sound great too ditto about the weight being worth it, if i didnt need abit of cash to pay stamp on my new house(which was abolished 3 weeks later ) i wouldnt have got rid of mine- lee Just noticed you're using a TD650 and 2x 2x10's. If I was looking at a more portable rig for practise, could I safely run the TD650 through 1 2x10? Edited December 7, 2008 by lee650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Have you got your amp yet Geoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='lee650' post='348138' date='Dec 7 2008, 09:31 PM']..snip Just noticed you're using a TD650 and 2x 2x10's. If I was looking at a more portable rig for practise, could I safely run the TD650 through 1 2x10?[/quote] Yes. If it starts making farty noises turn it down or reduce the bass eq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 So, the TD650 arrived yesterday. All I can say is that this amp is bloody loud and bloody heavy. I havent had too long to mess around on it yet, but from the small amount of tweaking I did Im thoroughly impressed. With eq set flat this amp sounds amazing. Such a punchy but warm sound and then I can just kick in the drive for a hint of distortion. Cant wait to get out of work and mess around properly tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 [quote name='Geoff' post='361806' date='Dec 23 2008, 11:20 AM']Cant wait to get out of work and mess around properly tonight![/quote] Have fun! As for the cabs and if you can, try out the 2x12. It seems to cover everything nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 [quote name='Geoff' post='361806' date='Dec 23 2008, 11:20 AM']So, the TD650 arrived yesterday. All I can say is that this amp is bloody loud and bloody heavy.I havent had too long to mess[/quote] What is up with you guys? Are you all nancy boys or something? This amp isn't heavy!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Try an ampeg SVT if you want heavy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Just looked it up... 12kg ?! That's not a fat lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Geoff' post='361806' date='Dec 23 2008, 11:20 AM']So, the TD650 arrived yesterday. All I can say is that this amp is bloody loud and bloody heavy.[/quote] I don't know why everyone thinks their bloody heavy, try most of Ampegs bigger heads for weight and less impressive tone as well. If anything, to me the 650 weighs the same as 2 Eden WT 550's. Edited December 25, 2008 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Maybe it looks like its going to be heavier because of the size and so you just assume it will be. Like you say 12kg isnt heavy at all......unless I am just a nancyboy then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whynot Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 I think many of us have simply been spoilt by the lightweight micro amps of late, so anything we thought was reasonable weightwise several years back seems a little heavy. Both the 350 and 650 are fantastic amps. Looking forward to seeing the new EBS mini amp that is rumoured to be due 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='362656' date='Dec 24 2008, 11:18 AM']What is up with you guys? Are you all nancy boys or something? This amp isn't heavy!?[/quote] +1 for that. My Burman is 30 Kgs, that's heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm back in the fold! Picked up a TD650 last week, like the return of an old friend, I prefer the clartiy of these amps to almost everything I've tried. I was going to chnage the pre in my Sei jazz, but the EBS has shown a side of it I didn't know it had, probably still going to put a J-retro in there though! Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 ^try and ACG pre. my Sei with ACG02 pre into my Fafner is like pure audio sex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 glad you're enjoying the EBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whynot Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Pretty sure I'll be back with an EBS head sometime soon as well. Heard a rumour months ago they were working on a micro amp to compete in that field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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