davio Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 It's been mentioned all of once since NAMM (by Wally Malone saying he might get the chance to try it) and I don't see much other than the press release out there. Has anybody seen/heard/tried it yet? Has it been released into the retail world yet? Is there a price tag on it yet? Anybody have thoughts on it? It might look nice sitting on top of my Bill Dickens one day when I have money...with a Super J 5...carried by my roadies...transported in my armored Rolls Royce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 You just happened to post while I was moonlighting at the TalkBass forum about Amps. What's taking us so long? We showed a working prototype at NAMM that was amazing. However, I knew we could do better. Without giving everything away, we've been fine tuning the following: Better sounding 20+% smaller Lighter 30% more power US & European power Just imagine; this thing was already on slam before we started tweaking. I just have to know that weve done everything possible to build the ultimate no compromise amp. Were almost there & it will be worth the wait. Production should hit between now & Jan. NAMM click me for the entire thread - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Sweet. Thanks Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Wow...sounds like the whole thing's getting reworked. Keepin' my ear to the ground on this one to see if it'll be worth putting on my Lotto List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 And it works at 2, 4, or 8 ohms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 ...all at the flip of a switch...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 yeah... um... I left out the part about how Whappo used to post on this forum. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Do you wonder why he stopped participating on this forum? I will probably get to try out this amp shortly after it becomes available, but I probably won't post a review on this forum. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Looking forward to it, none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm interested to hear one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Why did he stopped posting here? www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 One of the features of his speaker cabinets didn't work as advertised. This led to some pretty vicious attacks on his character. The feature did not affect the sound or the price of the cabinets. Rather than going through the whole thing again, please search for the original thread. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 thanks Jeremy will do couldn't find it though.... www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 One of the features of his speaker cabinets didn't work as advertised... ...Rather than going through the whole thing again, please search for the original thread. The original thread appears to have completely vanished. However this may shed some light on what it was about: http://www.acmebass.com/forum/acmeswitch.htm Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Ah, here it is! https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/707461/page/28/fpart/1 Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks Alex www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 In hopes of not repeating history or allowing this thread to get off its intended track (and I understand that it's only been referenced so far): Wally, Jeremy, anybody else who might have the opportunity to try one of these Synergy heads out...I would value your input if you felt inclined to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 It's very likely that Wally or I will get a chance to try out this amplifier and I am looking forward to the day when that happens. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm curious aswell to hear/test that amp. www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 One of the features of his speaker cabinets didn't work as advertised. This led to some pretty vicious attacks on his character. I'll disagree, Jeremy. The attacks on his character had nothing to do with the feature on his speaker cabinets that did not work as advertised. The attacks on his character were due to his response to questions about the feature on his cabinet. If the man would have responded to the issue, I think the attacks would not have been as pervasive. You may have a different opinion of the man as you have met him in person, but the rest of us just have to go on what the man's public persona displayed. The latter was less than stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I read the whole thread (at work) and learned lots. I'm glad the switch is not produced anymore, and I love the sound of those cabs. Heck one day I might buy one.... the end. www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 If anybody wants to discuss the switch or the events surrounding the other thread, please do so in that thread as this one has nothing to do with it. I would request that we limit this thread to Synergy discussion and generally acceptable tangents only please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm very interested to hear one of these Synergy amps now. Especially after re-visiting that other thread that shall go nameless. I'd really love the chance to A/B it with my Aguilar + Stewart setup. I'm also curious what they are going to cost. Quality components and trying to recoup R&D costs could make these absurdly expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Indeed. But I don't know if the tone will be able to keep up with your Aguilar since it only has one 12AX7 tube (the Aguilar has 3 of them plus a 12AU7) although they have somewhat similarly simple controls. If they make the AG much smaller or lighter I don't think it's going to stay on top of a cab when the music starts. As a side note...I hate how AG's website is set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Correction: the DB750 has three 12AX7s and a 12AU7...Tater's DB680 pre has two 12AX7A/7025s and three 12AU7s. But still, it's hard to imagine that a single tube in the pre section will give it much of a tube sound. Reminds me of the brief period that I had a Fender TBP-1...not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'd like to compare it to a Thunderfunk amp and I know that Whappo has one of those in his shop. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 davio, single tube or multiple tube matter much less than the design. My tubey-est sounding piece of gear has two tubes, one in the regular signal path and one for the effects loop (which I do not use). The Ampeg SVP-Pro has five tubes. Most of them are better at producing hiss than tubey-ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'd like to compare it to a Thunderfunk amp and I know that Whappo has one of those in his shop. Is that based on something he's told you or are you assuming based on other info? I've never played or heard a Thunderfunk but I've read good things. Could be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Looking at the description on TF's website it seems like Mark's using a completely different approach to achieve a similar goal if he's channeling the TF vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 davio, single tube or multiple tube matter much less than the design. My tubey-est sounding piece of gear has two tubes, one in the regular signal path and one for the effects loop (which I do not use). The Ampeg SVP-Pro has five tubes. Most of them are better at producing hiss than tubey-ness. I appreciate the input as my tube knowledge is based more on product descriptions and press releases than actual data and experience. I guess the TBP-1 was more a matter of it being a piece of crap (IMO) than only having one tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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