Marshall Origin 50 valve hd for Bass

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Hi all, I'm down under in Australia.

I'm in my 60s, and have started b playing bass again,(I used to play semi pro in 70s and 80s. I'm sure that mid 70s I used a 50 watt Marshall gtr head ,non master vol, into a 2x 15 Accoustic bass bin. 

Has anyone tried modern Marshall "Origin" 50 Watt hd for Bass gtr??

I know it won't be very loud, and Yes I'm going for a mid-range , overdriven tone..(Jack Bruce??)

Sorry for Kooky Question.

[Downunderwonder]

The old 15's had great sensitivity at the expense of much low bass. You would need a couple to get close to drum set volume.

 

My experience of a Marshall 50w guitar head from the 80's through a single 15 was absolutely uninspiring.

 

A 50w Bassman of the NZ variety sounded great but not enough poke at gig volume. In Aussie you have the Holdens which are very similar.

 

All in all I fail to see the appeal of 50w tube amps for bass unless your band has a quiet stage and a full PA with mics on everything.

[Old Ozzie Guy]

Yeh, I think it right. 2x15 were basically mid range, not bass drivers. I probably will need a V4B ,(100 watt)

valve bass hd. I had 1 for a few yrs with a 6x10..both were soooo heavy ,and expensive..

Thanks for replying