Fuck Yeah Amp Worship!

"You once mentionedyou have 3 bucket list amps. What are they"

Asked by Anonymous

One is an Ampeg V-4(B), so I can check that off. Another is a Sunn Model T (non-reissue). The third is less of a singular amp and more of a “rig,” if you will: an Alembic F-2B bass preamp into the power section of a Hiwatt DR-103 (à la David Gilmour).

"There is a Model T with the matching 412 cab for $1,200 like an hour from my house. I wish I wasn't broke..."

Asked by iamelska

Jesussss

"currently running a Hartke 3500 through a 1968 Traynor 2x15 housing two Eminence CA154's. I'm looking into options for a new head. I use a Fender Deluxe Jazz and am also looking into buying a Epiphone Ripper re-issue(hey it's a recession right?) I play in a post rock band and I'm looking for a thick bass-y tone but something that still cuts. I've been looking into Orange heads but I think it might just be an aesthetics thing haha."

Asked by temperatelivesnj

Orange heads are rad and would suit you well, but I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that them shits are pricey. You could go for a used SVT (especially if you can get a vintage one on the cheap). I will never not recommend a V-4, but in this case I would only spring for it if you can find a V-4B; with the standard issue model, you may end up with more midrange bite than you wanted. And if you’re really on a budget, scout around for some of Sunn’s solid state bass heads - I found the Coliseum 300 in particular to be extremely versatile and very powerful, with plenty of bottom end.

"I plan on playing very aggressive music, would you recommend any tube heads that are reasonably priced?"

Asked by aannddwweerr

I am going to assume little discretion as to your price range, so we’ll call “under $1000” reasonably-priced.

Peavey VTM (60W or 120W)
Peavey Butcher
Peavey Ultra
Ampeg V-4 (or V-2)
Sovtek Mig 100
Laney AOR
Red Bear MKE 60
Sunn Sceptre
Sound City 50 (or whatever really)

EDIT: If you’re looking for a more scoopy, modern “high gain” tone, try a Peavey 5150 or 6505, or a Bugera 6262. Gets you them thick chuggas.

"can you recommend a good, decently priced solid state amp for sludge/doom? trying to get an early Melvins kind of sound"

Asked by Anonymous

Pretty sure the Melvins used Sunn Beta Leads – I would recommend any Sunn solid state heads highly, whether they’re Betas, Concerts or Coliseums.

"Sunn scepter for 250??? Yes or no. 140watts"

Asked by Anonymous

Resounding “yes.”