100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
moar 4x12s is always the correct answer.

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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
Maybe I'll just have someone build me a 2x12+1x15 

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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
archlilim wrote:Maybe I'll just have someone build me a 2x12+1x15


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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
So I've decided 50 watts isn't going to cut it. Love the Sound City, but it definitely compresses too much at high volumes for what I'm looking for (shoulda known, but I definitely don't regret trading for it). Had someone offer me a 1968 Bassman 100 (non-master) for the SS. I've wanted one for a while so I'm tempted. What do you guys think?
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
archlilim wrote:So I've decided 50 watts isn't going to cut it. Love the Sound City, but it definitely compresses too much at high volumes for what I'm looking for (shoulda known, but I definitely don't regret trading for it). Had someone offer me a 1968 Bassman 100 (non-master) for the SS. I've wanted one for a while so I'm tempted. What do you guys think?
That's a pretty cool trade, I had a bassman like that for a while. Be aware though, they compress and get distorted really early as well.
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
i wouldn't unless its a CLEAN blackface
find a sucker that will trade a nmv v4 + cash for it
find a sucker that will trade a nmv v4 + cash for it

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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
BoatRich wrote:archlilim wrote:So I've decided 50 watts isn't going to cut it. Love the Sound City, but it definitely compresses too much at high volumes for what I'm looking for (shoulda known, but I definitely don't regret trading for it). Had someone offer me a 1968 Bassman 100 (non-master) for the SS. I've wanted one for a while so I'm tempted. What do you guys think?
That's a pretty cool trade, I had a bassman like that for a while. Be aware though, they compress and get distorted really early as well.
Oh really? I'd heard they were super clean at high volumes, hmm.
whiskey_face wrote:i wouldn't unless its a CLEAN blackface
find a sucker that will trade a nmv v4 + cash for it
Was thinking about getting in touch with this guy actually.
http://modesto.craigslist.org/msg/4523588223.html
Kinda tempted just to get another Beta or maybe a Concert Lead. I'm so satisfied with my Beta Bass. Just need something to stack it with.
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
archlilim wrote:BoatRich wrote:archlilim wrote:So I've decided 50 watts isn't going to cut it. Love the Sound City, but it definitely compresses too much at high volumes for what I'm looking for (shoulda known, but I definitely don't regret trading for it). Had someone offer me a 1968 Bassman 100 (non-master) for the SS. I've wanted one for a while so I'm tempted. What do you guys think?
That's a pretty cool trade, I had a bassman like that for a while. Be aware though, they compress and get distorted really early as well.
Oh really? I'd heard they were super clean at high volumes, hmm.whiskey_face wrote:i wouldn't unless its a CLEAN blackface
find a sucker that will trade a nmv v4 + cash for it
Was thinking about getting in touch with this guy actually.
http://modesto.craigslist.org/msg/4523588223.html
Kinda tempted just to get another Beta or maybe a Concert Lead. I'm so satisfied with my Beta Bass. Just need something to stack it with.
Sad to hear about the Sound City. If I had something worthy of trading I'd maybe consider it.

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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
Yeah I wish I could afford to sit on rad gear that I'm not actively using cuz I know I'll miss this amp down the road 

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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
Well at the very least you have some awesome tradebait.
I like to keep myself busy:
My loud heavy boxes:
www.facebook.com/MaulerCustomCabs
a ton of my music
http://speedritualrecords.storenvy.com/
and a ton of my ugly art
http://www.cavepaints.com/
My loud heavy boxes:
www.facebook.com/MaulerCustomCabs
a ton of my music
http://speedritualrecords.storenvy.com/
and a ton of my ugly art
http://www.cavepaints.com/
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
archlilim wrote:BoatRich wrote:archlilim wrote:So I've decided 50 watts isn't going to cut it. Love the Sound City, but it definitely compresses too much at high volumes for what I'm looking for (shoulda known, but I definitely don't regret trading for it). Had someone offer me a 1968 Bassman 100 (non-master) for the SS. I've wanted one for a while so I'm tempted. What do you guys think?
That's a pretty cool trade, I had a bassman like that for a while. Be aware though, they compress and get distorted really early as well.
Oh really? I'd heard they were super clean at high volumes, hmm.whiskey_face wrote:i wouldn't unless its a CLEAN blackface
find a sucker that will trade a nmv v4 + cash for it
Was thinking about getting in touch with this guy actually.
http://modesto.craigslist.org/msg/4523588223.html
Kinda tempted just to get another Beta or maybe a Concert Lead. I'm so satisfied with my Beta Bass. Just need something to stack it with.
If you can grab that V4 that's what I would do for sure. I just sold my bassman to get one.
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
ShaolinLambKiller wrote:Well at the very least you have some awesome tradebait.
For sure. The name alone will make it desirable.
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
Well if you guys have any Sunn solid state or even a Peavey Mark IV (plus some moneys obviously), it could be yours!
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Re: 100+ Watts on the Cheap (Another Amp Help Thread)
if it had more wattage i'd serious consider it. :/
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My loud heavy boxes:
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a ton of my music
http://speedritualrecords.storenvy.com/
and a ton of my ugly art
http://www.cavepaints.com/
My loud heavy boxes:
www.facebook.com/MaulerCustomCabs
a ton of my music
http://speedritualrecords.storenvy.com/
and a ton of my ugly art
http://www.cavepaints.com/
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