Top 3 bass amps in your opinion

[cetera]

GK800RB - The classic amp. Loud, punchy, authoritative and the most solid workhorse ever

GK400RB - As above, just not quite as powerful (but still super loud!)

GK Legacy800 - Fantastic tones in a small class D head

Ampeg SVT II - 80's rock behemoth. Far too heavy and unreliable but what a sound...

[Royaly T]

On 29/07/2024 at 10:31, Minininjarob said:

This thread is not helping the thought in my head that I need an SVT. 

Check what your back is saying

[Royaly T]

On 05/06/2024 at 13:27, Dan Dare said:

The ones I own, of course...

correct answer.

[agedhorse]

On 06/06/2024 at 01:25, Rich said:

Yes, the Signal Shape 'Mid Scoop' button on my Genz always remains disengaged.

I wish I could go back in time and tell my 22 year old self to stop trying to get a good sound with that stupid smiley EQ curve everybody used.

Different music styles, speakers and basses make this feature desired and useful to some players. 

[Doctor J]

I think, in my entire life, and I'm 50 now, I've only gigged through four amps 🤣

 

Trace GP12

Peavey MKII

Ashdown ABM300

GK MB500

 

The only one which disappointed me was the Peavey which farted and died during a gig so, to the OP, I say the other three.

 

[Stub Mandrel]

There can't be a right answer, because of different genres, playing techniques and styles, different basses and simple personal preferences.

 

For me, my Orange Terror suits the music I play, and must score high on practicality, but I can see it not being other people's cup of tea.

[prowla]

I'm not sure of the models, but they are by:

• Ampeg
• Trace Elliot
• SWR

Honourable mention to:

• Acoustic
• Crown/Amcron (power amps)
• Oh, and also Markbass, for doing things that real people can carry!

Edited August 11, 2024 by prowla

[Minininjarob]

On 08/08/2024 at 14:45, Royaly T said:

Check what your back is saying

I had no problem lifting the one I tried out last year, but then I used to work quite physical jobs and done a lot of sports. They aren’t big anyway so unlike the weight of a heavy can they are fairly easy to manage. 

[Minininjarob]

On 07/08/2024 at 15:46, cetera said:

GK800RB - The classic amp. Loud, punchy, authoritative and the most solid workhorse ever

GK400RB - As above, just not quite as powerful (but still super loud!)

GK Legacy800 - Fantastic tones in a small class D head

Ampeg SVT II - 80's rock behemoth. Far too heavy and unreliable but what a sound...

I’m after a 400 or 800rb too.