
'63-Strat
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hahaha... at first I thought you were trying to sell the Sig:X after telling us all how it died at your gig, my mistake 

SgtThump":2v9cykzk said:Who do you think I am, MegaMark?![]()
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SgtThump":2q7xlasc said:Jeff Hilligan":2q7xlasc said:thump I hope everything is ok? You can send me the SIG X we are a VHT repair shop!
Hey man, thanks! I exchanged quite a few emails with VHT and it looks like there was a power surge or something in the club causing the amp to go into thermal shutdown or something. I had it apart and nothing looks fried or anything. The amp works perfectly now at home. It may be as simple as that, but I dunno. If I use it a bit and prove that it works fine now, I'm selling it. If something's wrong, I may be in touch to have you guys do something with it!
SgtThump":vlnijsee said:'63-Strat":vlnijsee said:hahaha... at first I thought you were trying to sell the Sig:X after telling us all how it died at your gig, my mistake![]()
The Sig:X will be on the block soon. I just have to make sure the problem is "fixed" before selling it. Who do you think I am, MegaMark?![]()
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SgtThump":15w839g4 said:I've been thinking about downsizing anyway and it looks like now is the time. I'm seriously considering going down to a combo or head and 2x12" cab for gigs. I'm tired of lugging half-stacks around.
SgtThump":2p2u2nbe said:blackba":2p2u2nbe said:You going to a 212, wow, the sky is falling.![]()
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Definitely considering it. I've gigged with closed-back 2x12" cabs quite a few times, but it's been a long time since I've gigged with a combo. Not sure what I'll do.
SgtThump":3480l0q6 said:timbo":3480l0q6 said:I'm seriously considering selling my JVM410 head and 1960a cab. With my AxeFx rack rig now I haven't touched the JVM in months. It's like new with not a scratch with original box and all paperwork. I have the receipt as well to prove the puchase date and even price as to make a fair deal. I know you probably don't want the cab but the head might give you the versatility your looking for even through a 2X12 cab.
Let me know.
Thanks man. I know the JVM is a great amp, but I'm looking to go even cheaper... Probably $1k max for a new "main" amp (either new or used.) Maybe even less than that.
SgtThump":m985qv09 said:guitar_god123456":m985qv09 said:DSL, 6505 or spidervalve would be my choice.
Yep, those three are in the running for sure. Like I said in another post, I'm also considering something like a Fender 4x10" Bassman combo and pedals, but I'm not convinced that would work. Clips I've watched on YouTube sound great and it's more of a "vintage" tone (what I usually go for), but I dunno.
SgtThump":1c09f40a said:guitar_god123456":1c09f40a said:DSL, 6505 or spidervalve would be my choice.
Yep, those three are in the running for sure. Like I said in another post, I'm also considering something like a Fender 4x10" Bassman combo and pedals, but I'm not convinced that would work. Clips I've watched on YouTube sound great and it's more of a "vintage" Marshall tone (what I usually go for), but I dunno.
SgtThump":11k0azic said:One of the reasons I'm leaning towards the 4x10" Bassman is because I think it's the most "Marshall-like" out of the Fender stuff. Isn't that right? I would probably run it clean or MAYBE on the verge of breakup (depending on how loud I can be in the club), then use a pedal for the rest. That would make it tighter, but really, I'm not after a super tight metal tone. Just some nice vintage classic rock tones and hard rock stuff.
I have a ToneBone Classic distortion already that I could use with it. Not sure how that combination would sound, but it MAY be worth a try?
SgtThump":1zvdauzj said:I need to be schooled on Fender amps. When I say "twin", I'm talking about a Twin Reverb like this > http://www.fender.com/products//search. ... 0217300000
I just now realized that you're probably talking about this amp > http://www.fender.com/products//search. ... 8140500000
I believe the Twin Reverb I'm talking about doesn't break up, right? It's just solid clean that I've heard is great to use for pedals?
I know the Bassman breaks up at loud volumes and to me sounded kinda Marshall plexi-ish. But I didn't get much time with one and it was a while back. Seems like the Bassman can still stay clean or maybe SLIGHTLY dirty at stage volumes and still be used as a canvas for pedals, correct? Is it not really a good choice for that?
Used BF or SF Bassman heads can still be had for below that...SgtThump":7w8x2vjs said:skoora":7w8x2vjs said:Yeah it's the Tweed Twin not the 65 Twin reverb reissue.
The Bassman would definitely be loud enough for using pedals on top of a clean, slightly dirty sound on stage. It's a loud amp. The level of pickup output will have a big affect on how clean you can keep it as you turn it up though.
Cool, thanks man. That tweed twin is waaaaaaaaaaaay out of my price range right now. I'm looking for right around $1,000 or less.
I likely would take the BF re-issue Twin over the Tweed re-issue Bassman. Yes, set clean hiy with a pedal you'll have more oomph and balls on the Twin.SgtThump":29mp8vh1 said:degenaro":29mp8vh1 said:Used BF or SF Bassman heads can still be had for below that...
THanks Ed. You and I have had this conversation before, but it was brief. If I remember right, you said the newer Bassman 4x10" would work well for what I'm talking about, but the Twin Reverb would be better. Didn't you say that?
Let's say there's a Bassman 4x10" and a Twin Reverb 2x12" right there in front of you. Both are dialed in for pure clean tones at normal stage volumes. Hit 'em with a ToneBone Classic or MI Audio Crunch Box and which amp sounds bigger, thicker, punchier, etc...?
Well a Twin as a clean platform is pretty much a no worry choice.SgtThump":yxmu17ou said:degenaro":yxmu17ou said:I likely would take the BF re-issue Twin over the Tweed re-issue Bassman. Yes, set clean hiy with a pedal you'll have more oomph and balls on the Twin.
Also I don't think Bassman do very well clean, once they start breaking up I love 'em though.
But FWIW I wasn't talking about re-issues. I bought a 64 BF Bassman head 2 years ago for 400 bucks with flight case.
Hmmmm... I need to seriously consider the Twin Reverb, then. I figured you were talking about an older Bassman head, but I'm really wanting something pretty new this time around. I'm selling just about everything and "may" end up using whatever I get for a good while. That's the thought anyway.
I'm considering everything from a SpiderValve head to run with my Antone 2x12" cab (with G12H30s), to a Fender Bassman or Twin Reverb and pedals, to a good 'ole DSL50 head. Not real sure what to do. The DSL50 is the safest bet, because I've had lot of good times with those amps. But then again, I kinda want to do something totally different for me (clean amp with pedals.)
I dunno... I'm all cornfused.