I'm losing the love for my Bassman RI; it's flabby low end is beginning to drive me nuts. And it's hurting my back! I'd like to make a change to a single 12" combo; can anyone recommend one that: Is loud enough for a four-piece pop band, Gets a GREAT "just breaking up" sound, Holds a TIGHT low end, And doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Here are a few I've already tried and don't like: Peavey Classic 30 Marshall JTM 30 and 60 Ampeg Jets Fender Hot Rods I'd prefer a single channel amp over a channel switcher, and would be happy to have reverb, though it's not a deal breaker. Thanks for the help!
THAT is an awesome amp! I've tried one and LOVED it, but it's more money than I'd like to spend. Is there anything in or around the $1000 mark that can get me there? The Bogner's over 2k..... ouch.
Oops! My reply was meant for the Metropolis, NOT the Dr. Z. I need to check out the whole Dr. Z line, I guess..... a friend's got a Ghia that sounds VERY good. Still, though, these amps are sadly more money than I'd like to spend.
Consider a VHT Pitbull 45. Two channels, but some great tones to be had. Comfortably under a grand used. Evan.
I bought my used Metro 15 w/reverb for much closer to 1K than 2K, the list price is high though! I still need to check out the Dr's amps myself!
The Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr is my main gigging amp now. LOUD, and sounds like what you're looking for. I've got the 210, which in the Dr. Z scheme of things is more desirable, sounds much bigger than the 112 and is essentially housed in the same enclosure. Weighs in at around 43 lbs, I think. Very easy to cart around, and worth the extra coin. Go the Used route... Fred
Ditto on the 15 watt Metro, They're not easy to find used because they're such great amps but I got one for about $1200 and it's great. Think of it as throwin' an extra $200 in your happy place rather than $1200.
I just finished "freshening up" a "66 Ampeg Gemini 1 that I picked up for $300. About $200 worth of parts - tubes, caps, etc and this amp is a thing of beauty. Full clean sound, GREAT breakup around 6 or 7. Won't break the bank or your back. Approx 20 watts so it won't fill a big room but will do just fine in smaller venues and should be a killer in the studio. AL
This is one of my current favorite 12" combos but it is a very agressive amp ... maybe too much for some folks but this can be set up differently very fast. It is the amp I designed and asked the Pierson folks to build for me to my design. Sometimes when you want something to fit a specific requirement without a compromise you have to just do it yourself I guess.
Third vote for the TopHat Clubs with the deeper (11" I think) 1x12 cab, likely the Club Deluxe since you're playing a tweed Bassman now...I have one, my favorite 1x12 ever played, stunning tones and surprisingly powerful, tight bass, small and light, love it! $800-900 used