wateroftyne Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Hi all Yep, that's right. I just ordered one from Andertons (thanks for the link, Stingrayfan!). What's more, I've never played one in my life. YIKES! I've had my eye on one for a while... I'm not a transparent HiFi type. I like my bass to sound like it's going though an amp, if you know what I mean. I'm looking for a P'n'flats, round Jamerson/Dunn/JPJ tone, but something that'll also cope well with my fretless P. The Markbass and Thunderfunk haven't rang my bell so... time to gamble! Have i done the right thing? Bring it on! Quote
chris_b Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='40453' date='Aug 2 2007, 02:21 PM']..... Have i done the right thing?.........[/quote] Of course you have. You know it makes sense! I'm just off to test the (last!) WT550B and a WT800B. I was down there last week and one of the WT800's had a faulty treble pot so I'm checking out the other one. Fingers crossed. Quote
G-bitch Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Judging from your description of sounds and other amps you didn't get on with then I'd say it was a pretty sensible gamble. Lets face it, unless you've got a selection of very good music shops nearby then you always end up having to buy stuff to try it out and then sell it; that's why the classifieds are so bloody active! Quote
The Funk Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 It's got a valve pre and well-spec'd EQ, compression and power amp... and it's gold - how can you go wrong? Quote
G-bitch Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Marshal guitar amps are gold; you may wish to re-consider that statement Quote
Muppet Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Great choice. They enhance the sound of a quality guitar. I'm sure you'll love it. Quote
john_the_bass Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 [quote name='G-bitch' post='40493' date='Aug 2 2007, 03:49 PM']Marshal guitar amps are gold; you may wish to re-consider that statement [/quote] i've got a [i]really[/i] nice JTM612 - it does actually sound excellent and articulate. it's just coincidence it's up for sale! Quote
The Funk Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 [quote name='G-bitch' post='40493' date='Aug 2 2007, 03:49 PM']Marshal guitar amps are gold; you may wish to re-consider that statement [/quote] My guitarist uses a Marshall 2x12 cab from the mid-'80s - sounds great. There have been a lot of great guitar amps from Marshall over the years. It's a shame about all the cr@p they put out too, especially in recent years. Quote
G-bitch Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 That came out wrong - I was only jibing because they're *spit spit spit* g***tar amps Quote
Dood Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 [quote name='G-bitch' post='40512' date='Aug 2 2007, 04:27 PM']That came out wrong - I was only jibing because they're *spit spit spit* g***tar amps [/quote] I Love Goooooooooooold! Quote
The Funk Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 (edited) EDIT: There we are! Edited August 2, 2007 by The Funk Quote
paul, the Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='40453' date='Aug 2 2007, 02:21 PM']Have i done the right thing? Bring it on![/quote] You've made an excellent decision. Your wisdom is astonishing, this amp will certainly satisfy your bassy muse. Quote
alexclaber Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 Great amp. Definitely on my shortlist of amps I'd like to own if I could think of a justification for having more than one rig. Alex Quote
chris_b Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 [quote name='chris_b' post='40457' date='Aug 2 2007, 02:42 PM']I'm just off to test the (last!) WT550B and a WT800B. I was down there last week and one of the WT800's had a faulty treble pot so I'm checking out the other one. Fingers crossed.[/quote] Well, I just came home from Andertons with a WT800B!!!!! Not sure why I did that!! Quote
wateroftyne Posted August 2, 2007 Author Posted August 2, 2007 Marvellous.. I'm excited now! My only worry is the reliability record, which I believe is a little flaky at the moment. I'll let you all know how I get on... Quote
The Funk Posted August 2, 2007 Posted August 2, 2007 From what an amp tech said to me about the internal layout of my Eden power amp, they're designed and built in such a way that they're a doddle to repair if something does go wrong. Quote
lowhand_mike Posted August 3, 2007 Posted August 3, 2007 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='40453' date='Aug 2 2007, 02:21 PM']Have i done the right thing? Bring it on![/quote] er no don't know why though, geuss it's karma, don't know whos though Quote
bassjamm Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 I'm gonna throw the cat amongst the pigeons as they say! As a proud owner of the Thunderfunk, i'm surprised you can't get that tone! When looking to buy mine, i spent tonnes of time trying out different amps etc, and i'd settled on an Eden, i loved the warmth and tone i got from one...but then Flanker unleashed his Thunderfunk on me, and...well...wow!!!!! Just surprised a little i guess, however, the Edens are great amps!!! Enjoy it! Quote
wateroftyne Posted August 4, 2007 Author Posted August 4, 2007 *QUICK UPDATE* We've just soundchecked (I'm typing this on my phone in the pub) and... OMG! If that's how good it sounds flat, I'm on to a winner. It's marvellous... can't wait for the gig. Quote
wateroftyne Posted August 5, 2007 Author Posted August 5, 2007 OMG x 2 It's bliddy marvellous. I love this thing.. it's so warm'n'punchy'n'cliche-after-cliche. better than I hoped it would be, in fact. I love it. However... The fan is awry. It buzzes like a wasp looking for a kebab and a fight on a saturday night. I'll have to email Eden and find out what the crack is... Quote
paul, the Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='41470' date='Aug 5 2007, 02:44 AM']OMG x 2 It's bliddy marvellous. I love this thing.. it's so warm'n'punchy'n'cliche-after-cliche. better than I hoped it would be, in fact. I love it. However... The fan is awry. It buzzes like a wasp looking for a kebab and a fight on a saturday night. I'll have to email Eden and find out what the crack is...[/quote] Love a (reasonably) happy ending. Congrats! Quote
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