Catlin Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Hey everyone, Yesterday I went to my local music shop looking for a new practice amp. I brought along my jazz bass and another bass player from school. After playing some smaller more expensive combos I tried the Fender Bassman series amps and ended up getting the Bassman 150. It was a great price, and I love the sound and features. Has anyone else had any experience with this line of Fender amps? -Catlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Congrats! I've tried those and they are pretty nice. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Good score CatMan. The new Bassman series are decent amps and put out some punch for a smaller amp. It IS the combo isn't it? I can't remember, does it have 1x15 or 2x10's in it? Are there any photos coming soon? Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 i really liked the pro 400 210 combo i played through a few years ago. i haven't played the bassman combos, but i did once play through a bassman 135 tube head from the 70s. it was sweet. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 The Pro 400 was just the Bassman 400 with a new face plate. I haven't liked the lower numberd ones that I've tried but they are pretty sturdy little workhorses in general and they get the job done. Congrats on the score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlin Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 This model has only a 1x12 in it. There is an extension cab available that is 1x15, tho I do not know if I would have sufficient power to run it.. For the price and sound it was the best deal, at about $500. In the past I have been a yorkville/Tryanor guy but the prices were a bit more for a very similar rig. I would have loved to get the Bassman Pro 400 but they did not have any. It seems like a great combo for most settings. -Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basplyr Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I use a Fender Bassman 150. It is a good amp. I have been having this amp for about 4 yrs. and paid 429.00 I also have an SWR Workingman 15 Combo but the Fender 150 is the one I use on gigs. I run a G & L L2000 and a G&L SB1 thru it. I always line out thru the PA system so there is never a problem cutting thru. It is about 30 lbs lighter then the SWR. After playing around with the settings, I think I have a good mix. - basplyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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