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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...

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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. 

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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.

 

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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.

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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!
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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. 

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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. 

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