Bass amp suggestions for mic'ing.

bdunard · 18th February 2006

I want to put a bass amp in my home studio that would be good for mic'ing the cabinet. I mainly do older rock/funk...think john p. jones - j. jamerson - chuck r. - etc... I was thinking about getting and old flip top but I am not a bass player so I don't have a long list that I am knowedgeable about. Suggestions?

Thanks,
Brian DuNard

bluesman714 · 19th February 2006

The Ampeg B15N

chetatkinsdiet · 19th February 2006

Absolutely a vintage B15 ampeg...
I"ve got a '66 fliptop that's incredible. It's got a vintage JBL in it instead of the original speaker and it's the best I've ever heard. Records and sounds like a monster.

later,
m

Soldier777c · 19th February 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chetatkinsdiet

Absolutely a vintage B15 ampeg...

Yes, yes, and yes . . . . indeed! thumbsup

That is if you can't find a Trace Elliot Creamsicle series combo.

Sounds Great · 19th February 2006

And in case you can't afford the flip top, the b100r is actually an excellent sounding solid state combo with a 15 speaker that is very affordable.
Wonderful for recording.

check it out

GPl · 19th February 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluesman714

The Ampeg B15N

Three thumps up thumbsup thumbsup thumbsup

Jeroleen · 19th February 2006

I don't suggest this as a first choice since the Ampeg B15 is really the deal but...I checked out one of their newer solid state bass amps today. It was a 200 watt model with a 15 inch speaker and I was suprised at how good it sounded.

I cannot say anything about its recording virtues other than I have never heard solid state produce the type of harmonic and dynamic range of tubes particularly with stringed instruments.

I only mention this because a used or reissue B15 will be expensive.

By the way, does anyone remember the B25. I had one years ago and I rarely see them but it was a great amp. I used it - get this - with my Farfisa organ. I believe i added an outboard reverb and is sounded great. I wish I had kept all that old gear. Oh well.

Good luck.

Pohaku · 19th February 2006

This one.

bdunard · 20th February 2006

I guess I will start to look around here (Nashville) for a B15 to try. I saw that one went on ebay for $510.00. Does this sound like the going rate? I will also check out a newer one. Thanks for the tips!

Jeff A. Roberts · 20th February 2006

A B15N with a JBL D130 is a truly beautiful thing. All hail Harvey Gerst.

macr0w · 20th February 2006

Not vintage or boutique but I have an Ampeg svt 350 and a SWR 4x10 that sounds killer. I'm sure the gearsnobs will say it sucks but whatever.

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bdunard Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2003 Location: nashville Posts: 725 Thread Starter	Bass amp suggestions for mic'ing. I want to put a bass amp in my home studio that would be good for mic'ing the cabinet. I mainly do older rock/funk...think john p. jones - j. jamerson - chuck r. - etc... I was thinking about getting and old flip top but I am not a bass player so I don't have a long list that I am knowedgeable about. Suggestions? Thanks, Brian DuNard

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Sounds Great Gear Guru Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 15,303 1 Review written	And in case you can't afford the flip top, the b100r is actually an excellent sounding solid state combo with a 15 speaker that is very affordable. Wonderful for recording. check it out __________________ http://soundcloud.com/sounds-great-1 -Rob And these children that you spit on As they try to change their worlds Are immune to your consultations They're quite aware of what they're going through

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Pohaku Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 1,036	This one. Attached Thumbnails

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Jeff A. Roberts Gear addict Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 310	A B15N with a JBL D130 is a truly beautiful thing. All hail Harvey Gerst. __________________ Jeff Roberts Latch Lake Music Eagan, Minnesota http://www.latchlakemusic.com

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macr0w Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Charlotte N.C. Posts: 1,092	Not vintage or boutique but I have an Ampeg svt 350 and a SWR 4x10 that sounds killer. I'm sure the gearsnobs will say it sucks but whatever. __________________ Rocknrolll doez not need spell check pee-pole! www.clearspotrecording.com

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bluesman714 Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Little Rock, Ar. Posts: 282	The Ampeg B15N

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chetatkinsdiet Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,493	Absolutely a vintage B15 ampeg... I"ve got a '66 fliptop that's incredible. It's got a vintage JBL in it instead of the original speaker and it's the best I've ever heard. Records and sounds like a monster. later, m

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Jeroleen Gear nut Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 84	I don't suggest this as a first choice since the Ampeg B15 is really the deal but...I checked out one of their newer solid state bass amps today. It was a 200 watt model with a 15 inch speaker and I was suprised at how good it sounded. I cannot say anything about its recording virtues other than I have never heard solid state produce the type of harmonic and dynamic range of tubes particularly with stringed instruments. I only mention this because a used or reissue B15 will be expensive. By the way, does anyone remember the B25. I had one years ago and I rarely see them but it was a great amp. I used it - get this - with my Farfisa organ. I believe i added an outboard reverb and is sounded great. I wish I had kept all that old gear. Oh well. Good luck.

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