Micro Amps, your preference?

[cool-beans]

OK, noob question: I've never used a tube amp before so I do not know the tonal difference. Can anyone englighten me please?

 

[dumbcube]

ashdown

Yea Ashdowns are really good for British tube tone. Warm and fat.

I saw some Ashdown heads and cabs in Peninsula, you may want to check it out.

 

[jbarks]

I don't think Ashdown goes under "British Tube Tone". Warm and fat, yes, but "Brit" doesn't come to mind when I play through it. Look for a Marshall JCM 800 Bass series head if you can... those will bite your head off

 

[b33r]

i checked out the amps at Davis, the 300W Ashdown was a lot cheaper than i thought at $400, but it doesn't really count as "micro" haha. it's huge when compared to the Markbass heads. i think i'll get the Markbass LM250, or maybe save up more for the LMIII.

btw anyone have any cheap 2x10 recommendations?

 

[cool-beans]

How much is the Markbass LM250 and LM III going for at Davis'?

 

[b33r]

if i remember correctly, the LM250 was about $650, and the LMIII was about $900. i think.

 

[dumbcube]

Head

I don't think Ashdown goes under "British Tube Tone". Warm and fat, yes, but "Brit" doesn't come to mind when I play through it. Look for a Marshall JCM 800 Bass series head if you can... those will bite your head off

Hey man, I am a great fan of your band!

Which Ashdown amp head did you play thru? Maybe you're talking about their valve heads that's why? I'll be interested to try out a marshall head. where do they have this?