Author Topic: What amps do you find go well with your Alembic (Read 3049 times)

David Houck · « **Reply #30 on:** September 29, 2005, 07:09:14 AM »

Nice review Karl; thanks!

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 29, 2005, 01:04:14 PM »

Karl,
I recommend you get a mate to help - preferably your singer, cos he generally doesn't have to carry anything

I always tried to make the singer carry the PA, two Voice of the Theatres and an old Peavey mono 200 watt mixer with a homemade 3/4 plywood cable case.

Mike

jacko · « **Reply #32 on:** September 30, 2005, 12:36:59 AM »

I always tried to make the singer carry the PA, two Voice of the Theatres and an old Peavey mono 200 watt mixer with a homemade 3/4 plywood cable case.

Mike.
Can she manage all that in one trip?

Graeme

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 30, 2005, 05:17:39 AM »

Graeme,
(You made me choke on my coffee) Naw, she usually had to put down the twins and make three trips.
Actually the same old band had a Hammond B3 and a Leslie model 144 IIRC, so everybody got to sweat. And the drummer had a Ludwig double bass kit. We made it all fit in a Ford Econoline van.
Mike
The 70s are over? ... Thank God!

gare · « **Reply #34 on:** November 16, 2005, 09:54:07 AM »

Howierd
In an earlier post you asked about Berhinger cabs.
I've been down with a medical problem the past few weeks, getting bored, so I spent an afternoon checking out stores to see whats new.
I tried out some G-K cabs..The backline series.
They're not top of the line, But I was impressed with the sound for the price. I tried out 2 1x15 rear ported cabs and a sealed 2x10 cab.
If you're still in the market, you may want to check them out The 1x15 is about $225, 2x10 $189, 4x10 $299.
Gary

howierd · « **Reply #35 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:25:28 AM »

Gary.
After reading more about Behringer I decided not to get them. Actually I picked an almost new Ampeg 410HLF and it sounds really good. I also picked a 6 mo old Ampeg BSE115. I'm powering them with a QSC RMX1450 to a F2B and a DBX 266xl. I run the treble p/u to the 410 and bass p/u to the 115. I've always loved Ampeg products but the 115 sounds like crap. It doesn't have the lows I was expecting. I'll probably go back to Peavey 118D enclosure for the bass p/u.

Howierd

mgatov · « **Reply #36 on:** November 17, 2005, 11:04:41 AM »

For playing around the house, I've fallen in love with a BillM modified Fender Blues Jr. amp. The cleans are complex, lush and touch sensitive. I've compared this amp side-by-side to the DRRI and the Twin Amp, as well as to my Mesa F-30. I don't need much power, so it is my go-to amp every time.

ctjim · « **Reply #37 on:** November 17, 2005, 12:22:27 PM »

Here's one to show your age. I recently dug out my old Ampeg B15S from the attic. From sitting unused, roughly 25 or so yrs., pots had froze, so off to the local amp tech. After a little TLC, have I the practice/small club amp. Only down side a bit heavy.

frank · « **Reply #38 on:** December 14, 2005, 03:30:37 PM »

I run my Alembic Orion 5 through a Haynes Bass King from the late 50's. It was one of the earliest solid states and I love the tone I get from her. I'm looking at new amps but I have a tight budget because I just got the orion. Has ANYBODY heard of Haynes bass king? I bet there out of business but I'd love to get some feedback on the subject.
Thanks,
Frank

bigredbass · « **Reply #39 on:** December 14, 2005, 06:13:55 PM »

An Eden Metro running an Eden 115XL extension cabinet.

The Metro would have been plenty for a four-string, but those low Ds and Cs are asking a lot out of Twin Reverb sized cabinet. Adding the 115 turned it from an upright to a concert grand. Not boomy, but the lows were just filled out wonderfully. I don't run a lot of EQ, typically a little boost in the deep end, flat middle and a slight cut in the highs.

I was amazed HOW MUCH better it sounded to me than a Super RedHead on top of a Son of Bertha, and it's a LOT louder. Both on casters, footswitch for the two Metro channels, mute, etc.

And it sounds good to the rest of the band, which always helps !

J o e y

David Houck · « **Reply #40 on:** December 14, 2005, 08:39:52 PM »

A quick Google reveals that the Haynes Bass King was made by the Amplifier Corporation of America (ACA) which was located in Westbury, New York. The company was purchased in the '60s by Unicord, which was in turn purchased a few years later by Gulf & Western.

bob · « **Reply #41 on:** December 15, 2005, 12:31:59 AM »

So you went for it, Joey - congrats!

frank · « **Reply #42 on:** December 15, 2005, 09:22:31 AM »

Dave:

Thanks for the info. It's much appreciated.

Frank

jlpicard · « **Reply #43 on:** December 20, 2005, 10:18:27 PM »

Anyone have any experience with the Stewart 1.2 single rack space model? I'm looking to downsize as much as possible in order to make space in my rack for my DS-5R. Mike

David Houck · « **Reply #44 on:** December 21, 2005, 05:44:46 AM »

Mike; there have been several mentions of the Stewart in past threads. I ran a search on Stewart World and found quite a few.