Author Topic: Fender Super Bassman Tube Amp (Read 194 times)

5a_quilt_top · « **on:** September 19, 2012, 12:10:16 PM »

There's a 100 watt model and a 300 watt model.

Both are 100% tube power.

Anyone try one of these with an Alembic bass?

If so, what did you like/dislike?

llobsterbass · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2012, 03:34:51 PM »

I've played my Alembic Orion through my buddy's 300 watt Super Bassman many times. Sounds fantastic. Super clean but still has that tube warmth. and it's louder than holy hell. shook the walls of the studio at about 3 on the master level.

Great amp. Only downside is it's really heavy, as you'd expect.

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2012, 03:45:47 PM »

What speaker cabinet(s) did you use?

llobsterbass · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2012, 02:46:25 PM »

It was his 8x10. I think it was a Fender, but don't recall for sure.

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2012, 03:03:08 PM »

Probably - I believe they offer an 8x10 as well as 6x10, 4x10 and 2x15 designed specifically for these amps.

Thanks for the input.

I asked about it because I like tube amps. I have an SVT and this looks similar but has the flexibility of two footswitchable channels (gain and vintage).

dnburgess · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2012, 06:22:19 PM »

I've got an old Bassman 135 amp that I bought new (in the early 80s I think). It sounds great with Fender style basses but I've never especially liked it with my S1 - a bit too furry.