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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

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  • @RebieRebs
    @RebieRebs 4 года назад +14

    I got a fender rumble 100 and it is very great for home practice with its size and sound :) That was my 2020 purchase!

    • @xMTLKx
      @xMTLKx 2 года назад

      that was my 2004 purchase ahah

  • @bernardhossmoto
    @bernardhossmoto 4 года назад +21

    Julia does not only play very good, her finger tone is phenomenal! This is both good and bad for presenting amps. Her playing will always sound great!

  • @nedvigbendeguz
    @nedvigbendeguz 4 года назад +3

    I've recently bought a Palmer pocket BASS amp! It was the ideal choice for my budget and goals. I needed to practice silently, with aux in option. And having it in a versatile preamp pedal with a few effect is a great deal imo. The German craftsmanship didn't let me down!

    • @jackdawes193
      @jackdawes193 2 года назад +1

      That's interesting. I am always looking out for kit that isn't from China. German engineering is awesome! I'll go look! 👍🏻

  • @waynefrance4545
    @waynefrance4545 4 года назад +3

    I gotta say, I like the Hartke. If you don’t play with a lot of effects, there are still times when a little compression/drive will be useful. This amp has that built in, and sounds really great to boot!

  • @DavidC96
    @DavidC96 4 года назад +2

    I got a Markbass Little Mark Tube 800 - 2 preamps - one tube, one solid state and they can be mixed together with 500 watts at 8 Ohms and 800 watts at 4 Ohms. It’s become my main amp for any situation.

  • @coledelahooke809
    @coledelahooke809 4 года назад +6

    One thing Julia didn't mention on the Orange Little Bass thing is the built in compressor, it really adds to the amp making it great, foot switchable too. The one downsized of the amp is the notched knobs, you can be at notch one and barely move it and the volume goes almost triple in how loud it gets. Overall a solid 500 watt amp.

    • @sssxxxttt
      @sssxxxttt 4 года назад

      is it wrong to adjust the notched intervals with the instrument volume dial? Or does that affect tone?

    • @ArisVrakas
      @ArisVrakas 3 года назад +1

      @@sssxxxttt Messes with the input drive section so yeah - not practical to replace the over-sensitive orange knobs. I have the same problem with the Crush 50. I didn't have that issue with the Terro Bass though

  • @ArashFallah
    @ArashFallah 4 года назад +26

    Had seen Julia's face expressions when playing, but now I've witness the ankle tapping & rolling too :D

  • @floppytnarwal1641
    @floppytnarwal1641 4 года назад +3

    I do like EBS. Used to use an ashdown 500 with a mesaengineering cab. Sadly that's just gathering dust at the mo and have moved to just using a DI as easier to transport

  • @oscarrousseau1185
    @oscarrousseau1185 4 года назад +5

    Darkglass Microtube 500... For me one of the most versatile amp. Killer clean and also, well of course some darkglass stuff if you want !

  • @christopherjbowers659
    @christopherjbowers659 4 года назад +3

    my 2020 amp purchase was a 1965 ampeg b15fliptop heavy combo!

  • @boomerbassmeme
    @boomerbassmeme 4 года назад +4

    This year only bought an Ampeg 40 watt combo for practice. Basses, well that is another story... 🍍👍

  • @bigbronx
    @bigbronx 4 года назад +14

    I do not have a dedicated amp as I am still getting started. Got a Fender Rumble 40 from Thomann this year and I am pretty happy with it.

  • @ytspam1000
    @ytspam1000 4 года назад +6

    best sound imho: Hartke, closely followed by Orange; the HB was muddy and the EBS "tinny"

  • @jonathanfurtado7611
    @jonathanfurtado7611 4 года назад +11

    I’ve heard all the amps and I like Julia.

  • @micah9052
    @micah9052 4 года назад +3

    Interesting video and perfect bass sound😊

  • @valendis
    @valendis 4 года назад +5

    I like that Orange amp!

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja 4 года назад +8

    Aluminum cones FTW wait that’s no hartke cab... I’ll still say Hartke is my fave of these bass boomers my all time fave is Ashdown gotta love the VU glow and bouncy indicator 🤘🏽

  • @renatosatunerojr5639
    @renatosatunerojr5639 4 года назад +3

    All 4 amps are good. The one on the top made a mark to me coz the way it sounds was more clearer than the three. It feels good too every time you play bass and you hear it in your ear that makes more enjoyable. Such a good therapy. 😁👍 Music🎼

  • @chadvandam7179
    @chadvandam7179 4 года назад +1

    I am not a dedicated bass player so I keep playing through my JCM 900 guitar amp It keeps lighting on fire!

  • @joefishNY
    @joefishNY 11 месяцев назад

    That Hartke sounded phenomenal

  • @slinginlead8353
    @slinginlead8353 4 года назад +2

    I honestly use a old crate bfx 100 watt combo with a 15 inch celestion green label.

  • @LeifPalmin
    @LeifPalmin 4 года назад +5

    I think I like the.. Orange litle bass thingy. Thank you for showing. I bought the Fender Rumbler LT25 to practice at home. Love it. Not for a gig, but realy Inspiring practice with all it's sounds. And yes, Julia is a Bass Goodess.. :-)

  • @Just_Me_TG
    @Just_Me_TG 4 года назад +1

    Actually, I just bought a Markbass Marcus Miller CMD 102 250 combo and loving it!!

  • @richmondderek
    @richmondderek 4 года назад +2

    Really liked the video! I've been impressed by the Orange LBT, and I thought it had the most "round" and full sound of them all. I have a Fender Bassman 800 head, and I LOVE it. I use it for playing live, and I've also recorded with it using the DI out + mic'ing a cab. I love the sound you get from both channels, as well as the blend you can get from each together. it's super versatile with two preamp tubes and a solid-state power amp, and SUPER light for its size at about 14lbs, rather than like 60-80lb full tube amp.

  • @wah3094
    @wah3094 4 года назад +6

    Would have loved to hear a Glockenklang top with the cab

    • @MrToonfish
      @MrToonfish 3 года назад

      You must be German too... ;-)

    • @dalrok
      @dalrok Год назад

      @@MrToonfish It's imho one of the top 2x10 cabs in existence (Vanderkley, Bergantino or Rheingold have very nice ones too). I own one of these usually driven by my 1983 BassArt or Soul I.
      If necessary it's combined with a Glock Uno. The only thing I like even better is the Double 2x12". With one of the amps, most gigs I don't need anything else.

  • @billbannen2355
    @billbannen2355 3 года назад

    In 2020, for stage(large venues), I bought a Blackstar Unity 15 Cab which I hooked up to my Hartke HD500. Also, for practice and smaller venues, I purchased an Ashdown Studio12.

  • @DiamondLifer
    @DiamondLifer 2 года назад

    I’m still running my mess M-Pulse 600 black face with vintage telefunkens with my DiST 410 from Epifani. Engineers in the studio and live gush over the tones and control.

  • @stevenkeller5297
    @stevenkeller5297 2 года назад +1

    I listened to this with two pairs of good headphones, even using one of those little USB plugin things to make it sound much better than using the computer's audio, and the first three sound identical. The fourth one has a bit more bite though, I think.

  • @barackmycat9448
    @barackmycat9448 4 года назад +2

    I love all the Orange stuff. I`m using an Ampeg 800 Porta now. It really cranks with a good size 1-15 cab.

  • @snoopyjc
    @snoopyjc 4 года назад +2

    I like the little one on top the best!

  • @michaliskripasis996
    @michaliskripasis996 4 года назад +1

    Bergantino,EBS Reidmar,Quilter Bass Block,Orange Terror Bass ,Ashdown,Darkglass M500 v2 and Alpha - Omega 500.... That Harley Benton head doesn't sound bad though..

  • @DoctorIntrepid
    @DoctorIntrepid 4 года назад +1

    Great video. I bought a few amps this year, but my amps are secret sauce.

  • @Technocosm
    @Technocosm Год назад

    Well, thanks to this video I just placed my first Thomann order. The deal on the Hartke LX8500 was ridiculously good. (the LX5500 was out of stock)

  • @peterdelf
    @peterdelf 4 года назад +1

    Since getting my Eich T-900 a few years back I've not wanted a different amp. It's a tiny little thing with headroom for days.

  • @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur
    @FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur 4 года назад +1

    I am interested in your take on the tc electronic amps. For there are some innovative eq simulations on a chip in there not found in other amps.
    In the 70’s the EQ of an amp
    Was largely experimented with. Since small changes to a bass sound are very critically approached I urge you to go deeper into EQ within the clean/cleanish territory. For it is this difference bass players often seek to set their sound apart.

  • @FenderBassMan
    @FenderBassMan 3 года назад

    Wow! I was COMPLETELY surprised by the clarity and smoothness of that Harley Benton. My jaw's still on my chest.

    • @craigmoran893
      @craigmoran893 3 года назад

      It just sounds like an average 80s solid state amp.

    • @FenderBassMan
      @FenderBassMan 3 года назад

      @@craigmoran893 Apparently, mine is a world of below-expectations?

    • @craigmoran893
      @craigmoran893 3 года назад

      Average - not shit.

  • @dougc84
    @dougc84 3 года назад +2

    I've been a guitarist for over 20 years, and looking to buy my first decent bass amp. I think I'm going with Darkglass, probably the AO 500, but Julia playing something like Killing in the Name Of through that Hartke amp... dang that sounds great.

  • @edbrito-swdev
    @edbrito-swdev 4 года назад +3

    Another great video from Julia! Thanks! I'm also curious about the gnome i. I mostly play at home and with not much space at home, head + cab gets a little too difficult to find the space for it (not to mention the absurd amount of stringed instruments at home...).

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  4 года назад +3

      I have the same problem. My whole room is filled with instruments :D // Cheers, Julia

  • @jontyjoyce4816
    @jontyjoyce4816 4 года назад

    My 2020 purchases (in the last couple of months) have been:
    Sire P7
    TC Electronic BH550
    Mark Bass Traveller cab
    I'm in love.

  • @LeownskieR
    @LeownskieR 3 года назад

    I'd ring the bell for that warwick just for curiosity 😎😎

  • @grizelda4526
    @grizelda4526 4 года назад +1

    Such a great time to be a musician. So much great gear, easy to get at reasonable prices.
    Great demo! Thank you.

  • @seanwoodburn2616
    @seanwoodburn2616 3 года назад

    Still playing my SVT and SVT Pro-4 through various cabinets for larger gigs. Radial JDI to FOH and let them set my stage level.
    SVT Pro-3 for smaller gigs with a 2×10 cabinet. If the small venue has a decent sound system I just go direct with Radial Bassbone V2 to keep levels under control.

  • @R0mbVs
    @R0mbVs 2 года назад

    Havent bought a head yet but I have a cab. I'm thinking about the Behringer Ultrabass or GK 700RB.

  • @grantmacgregor6223
    @grantmacgregor6223 Год назад

    If I had to buy one of these, I'd go with the Hartke. Nice demo.

  • @Andrew-mc6lk
    @Andrew-mc6lk 3 года назад

    The Orange has my vote. I like the clean defined punch

  • @ezm69
    @ezm69 4 года назад

    My first thought was that the Orange Little Bass Thing is more to my liking than the Terror, and I knew nothing about it before (being a guitarist who plays a little bass because it needs doing). My final thought, is that every single one of them sounds WAY better than I expected, and the real problem is that Julia is not my bass player and I probably can't make any of them sound as good as she can. 🤠 Thanks Julia, and as usual, well done!

  • @Kianquenseda
    @Kianquenseda 3 года назад

    I watch your videos over and over again. I wish I could meet you in person I have so many questions. Thank for your help !

  • @jimknopf0766
    @jimknopf0766 4 года назад

    I have a new 1000 watt EICH bass amp with 2x10 power bass cabinet and this is my amp sound of the year!

  • @jesuguru2394
    @jesuguru2394 4 года назад +1

    EBS for the win. Thanks Julia!

  • @trevorblair5552
    @trevorblair5552 4 года назад +1

    Hi Julia, the EBS amp sounds awesome!! I already own the 350 and 650. 👍🏾

  •  4 года назад +2

    EBS had the best fingerstyle sound, but for slap, the Orange was better. But it might just be a matter of the tweaking.

  • @YTPartyTonight
    @YTPartyTonight 3 года назад

    Some of the bass amps I've owned are the GK 800RB, a vintage Ampeg B-15 Portaflex, and three different Ampeg SVTs (all tube). I love the SVT but I'm too old to deal with the insane weight anymore. Right now I think the best econo bass amp head is arguably the Fender Rumble 800. Up from there the Aguilar Tone Hammer heads; 350, 500, and 700. A little bit above those; Mesa Boogie Subway DW-800 and TT-800. I now use a MB Subway WD-800. It's light (7 pounds/3.2 kg), powerful, includes tons of useful features, and it has a class A tube preamp and a class D power section so it sounds fantastic. It's the ideal light alternative to the 80 pound/36 kg SVT head.

    • @christopherjohnson2221
      @christopherjohnson2221 3 года назад

      I’m with you on the SVT. My favorite rig ever was an 80-lb Ampeg head with four big tubes and two 4x10 Ampeg cabinets. Totally miss it but it was not practical for anyone but a rock star.

  • @johnnichols1249
    @johnnichols1249 3 года назад +1

    No Gallien-Krueger amps?

  • @peterjohnporrata4866
    @peterjohnporrata4866 3 года назад

    I enjoy all of your lessons and advise you give. Your are just one of a kind bass player... keep it up.

  • @hetul784
    @hetul784 4 года назад +2

    Funny enough the Orange was my favourite! It sounded pretty clean. I'm more of an Ampeg/Aguilar guy. The EBS sounded like, well, a Tube Amp, a little bit of dirt to it, pretty cool

  • @VoxTone2009
    @VoxTone2009 4 года назад +1

    Still think Bergentino and Trickfish is well above these as is the Darkglass. I assume there are others too that are similar to these, just haven't played them. The ones here seems to be the standard simple average ones. Although the EBS can probably be consider one of the better amps, but the others not so much. If you want a vintage tone the Ampeg and Aguilar top of the line models are great too. I know some loves the big fenders, but I never was a fan of them.

  • @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power
    @Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 4 года назад +2

    Nice thumbnail 😉

  • @billsmith2212
    @billsmith2212 4 года назад

    A lot to choose from . Have you played any of the GR Bass items ? Those Aerotech , Carbon Fiber Speaker Cabinets are feather weight . I would be interested in hearing them and wonder how they sound on a gig . Thanks .

  • @benmaguire4098
    @benmaguire4098 4 года назад

    cool playing I wanted t know more about the gnome the last one bye

  • @fabiosantana8753
    @fabiosantana8753 3 года назад

    And, what about Markbass Lm Tube 800W Tube/Solid State Bass Head LM TUBE 800 .
    It is a good amp, warm and vintage timbre?
    Thank you guys

  • @PSA955
    @PSA955 4 года назад +1

    Great video as always. Would love to see a review of Ashdown's upgraded ABM 600 DR EVO IV 600

  • @rafacomment3073
    @rafacomment3073 4 года назад +1

    Hi, is the EQ more or less the same in the different amps? I liked the Hartke better

  • @jimknopf0766
    @jimknopf0766 3 года назад

    EBS ist my favorite, I have the 250. Sounds very thin in this presentation, too much mids, lacking low end, especially during the slap sound. But I can feel the pressure of the amp, which is legendary. so my question is for the EBS 800: Everything on noon, compressor engaged?

  • @TheHollerofBluthulu
    @TheHollerofBluthulu 4 года назад +4

    My favourite was the pineapple

  • @mioszwojciechowski6169
    @mioszwojciechowski6169 4 года назад

    I bought a Quilter Interbass 45 last month from Thomann. Makes for a sweet pedalboard amp. In most situations you don't really need so much volume on stage, and I like my sound slightly dirty and compressed anyway. Gives me strong Ampeg B-15 vibes with a 115 cab (just vibes, it's not gonna sound like a real B-15 at that price and size). If I need more volume, I'm just gonna buy a poweramp, the preamp sound is so lovely.

  • @MartinPeterWhitney
    @MartinPeterWhitney 4 года назад

    I picket up a Hartke 5000 second hand in the beginning year. But if I could of I would of had a look at the Warwick Gnome.

  • @tonka550
    @tonka550 4 года назад +4

    My favourite Bass Amp is the OB1 from Orange). Super clean sound, but also a very crunchy sound. 500 Watts, so you're always heard, your presence is awesome!!!!

    • @grisbain
      @grisbain 3 года назад

      I got one of those. I am really disappointed with it. 😩I had high hopes. For me, the tone is not good. Woomfy bass, hollow mids, no treble, no presence. It can go extremely loud but it has no depth.

    • @tonka550
      @tonka550 3 года назад

      @@grisbain what speakers do you use? It really depends on what speakers you use, so if you have other ones, try them. The Amp is not the problem, for sure!!! Or your bass is not the best....I do not have these problems, the sound is great!!!

    • @grisbain
      @grisbain 3 года назад

      @@tonka550 ampeg 8x10

    • @grisbain
      @grisbain 3 года назад

      @@tonka550 my speakers and basses are good. It could be a matter of taste. I don’t love many bass amps.

  • @Spidouz
    @Spidouz 3 года назад

    Actually bought an Ampeg Micro VR & Cab, from Thomann.
    I’m not a bassist, but I wanted a bass and amp just for fun and lay down some ideas :)

  • @owenf2835
    @owenf2835 4 года назад

    love the odd time signatures

  • @kennethgarcia25
    @kennethgarcia25 4 года назад +1

    EICH and Trickfish for me!

  • @billytrance6893
    @billytrance6893 2 года назад

    What size (speaker) and type (company name) cab(s) are you running these amps through in this video?

  • @VoxTone2009
    @VoxTone2009 3 года назад

    Try a Bergantino Forte HD or a TrickFish 1K. Too me way above these and I have played the 802 (sent it back as I didn't think it was as good as Bergantino or Trickfish).

  • @dejuancampbell2862
    @dejuancampbell2862 4 года назад

    Cool video! I love the Orange Bass Amp on top! I’m a newbie Bass player. I purchased a Ibanez SR400eqm with TC Electronic BQ500Thrust Amp Head w/ a 1x15 Fender Rumble Bass cab. The the TC BQ500 Thrust amp is awesome and lots of power! But I’m interested in that Orange Bass amp now too. 🤯😱😎

  • @jeffojeda3161
    @jeffojeda3161 4 года назад +1

    Love the Ampeg Micro-CL. Your thoughts?

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  4 года назад +1

      Hey Jeff, I never tried the Ampeg Micro-CL, but Ampeg has good products. My personal thoughts: the top would be too heavy for me and I would go for more than 100 Watt @ 8 Ohm. // Cheers, Julia

  • @lolff7335
    @lolff7335 4 года назад +3

    Perfect slap bass🥰

  • @nsalaza
    @nsalaza 4 года назад +1

    The EBS has my vote!

  • @KinkBass
    @KinkBass 4 года назад

    How the hartke compare to the orange in terms of power? I need a 500w amp but the real deal 500w, not the "fake 500" does it compare to a obc 500w in Power? Thanks

  • @SachaHeck
    @SachaHeck 4 года назад +1

    I really love my Mesa Subway 800 😊 i tested all amps at the music shop last year and that was my winner.

  • @haqq4257
    @haqq4257 3 года назад

    But what about the pineapple? Did I miss it? I have to know. What is its significance and meaning or symbolism?

  • @RichardsKakumanu
    @RichardsKakumanu 3 года назад

    I have Fender rumble 25 for my bass practice

  • @RussWoWSolo
    @RussWoWSolo 4 года назад +3

    Best Bass Amps of ALL time AMPEG SVT classic =)

  • @jefflebowski1838
    @jefflebowski1838 4 года назад +1

    Orange. Really. Best sound of these 4.

  • @robj4881
    @robj4881 2 года назад

    Hartke for me - great depth but with clarity too.

  • @xavsmash
    @xavsmash 3 года назад

    I’d love à lighter amplifier Julia. I play for décades with my 2 fantastic amplifiers.
    First is a Hiwatt custom 100 head from 1974 and my second one a Hiwatt v2 from 1974/75… both heads I plug in a 2x15 Acoustic Cabinet or into a 4x12 Ampeg. This is the sound I love, very 70’s but…. It’s fucking heavy.
    I need something powerful but small and lighter. I heard a lot about Markbass but which one ???
    Thanks Julia

    • @xavsmash
      @xavsmash 3 года назад

      Second one is an Ampeg V2, sorry

  • @cruzdaniels
    @cruzdaniels 2 года назад

    I liked the sound of the Harley Benton amp the most. If they had time-proven reliability I would get one.

  • @markwood1986
    @markwood1986 4 года назад

    I liked them all. What strings are you using?

  • @hahabass
    @hahabass 2 года назад

    The Benton is a bit like the Marcus Miller range of basses - affordable and pretty good quality. Not a bad sound at all!

  • @LeeJoRo
    @LeeJoRo 4 года назад +2

    i didnt have the opportunity to try out any amps this year, but i did buy a darkglass b7k ultra. good pedal for recording, headphone practice, and live playing (im looking to get the X7 ultra next)

  • @billybobbassman
    @billybobbassman 4 года назад +2

    I tried all of these looking for an amp to replace my old TC rig. The best by far was the Ashdown ABM 600. Solid clean tones and a valve preamp to add some overdrive. Sounds great live. Out of these I would go for the EBS, but it doesn't have the range of the Ashdown. Great demo though, love Thomann

  • @bassatisfaction
    @bassatisfaction 4 года назад +1

    1st EBS, 2nd Harley for me.

  • @01frugalbassist85
    @01frugalbassist85 3 года назад

    Yet we see the choices left on their respective stands on the floor behind our host. Who could question Julia for picking the Sandberg over a Spector? I say she knows her instruments well. 👍

  • @RebieRebs
    @RebieRebs 4 года назад +4

    The pineapple strikes back!

  • @sapphicquartz
    @sapphicquartz 3 года назад

    Im rly unsure what to get, dont have the bigest budget but also need smt gigable and not too heavy i have an ashdown mag 300 and it was a good budget but itsss way too heavy and id also rather have a stack :/

  • @vitaliistep
    @vitaliistep 4 года назад +1

    Orange and Hartke sound best to me and the girl in the video is quite good at playing bass.

  • @jermainelong1843
    @jermainelong1843 4 года назад

    The facial expression after testing the Harley😁

  • @yetimatzenightcat8702
    @yetimatzenightcat8702 4 года назад +1

    Töröööööö 🥳
    Bei mir liegt der Orange vorne.
    V.G. uuuuuund
    Rock on
    Yetimatze 🐈

  • @ErnestoGennariNeto
    @ErnestoGennariNeto 4 года назад +1

    Eden Terra Nova. Awesome amp.

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  4 года назад +1

      On this video I am using Rotosound // Cheers, Julia

    • @ErnestoGennariNeto
      @ErnestoGennariNeto 4 года назад

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Thank you, Julia. Although I commented the name of the amp that I've been using for the last couple of years, and Eden made a revamp for the Terra Nova in 2020. I did like the sound of the Rotosound. Cheers! :)

  • @mivuboy8335
    @mivuboy8335 4 года назад +1

    No Aguilar Tone Hammer??? :( Orange for me then out of these.... :)

    • @ThomannsGuitarsBasses
      @ThomannsGuitarsBasses  4 года назад +3

      You mean Tone Hammer 350 and 500? Both amps are available since 2012 and we are covering what came out in 2020 😊 // Cheers, Julia

    • @mivuboy8335
      @mivuboy8335 4 года назад

      @@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Hi, Julia! Yes, TH350 and TH500.... 🙂🙂 I understand now! Thank you! When will you be reviewing TH500? 🙂🙂

  • @Ancient_Iron
    @Ancient_Iron 4 года назад +5

    I personally hate the downsizing of bass amps and cabs!😤🤬 Bass sound is fundamental and it should shake the walls and ground!!!😬💀 You just cannot achieve it with small and light gear! 😤
    But that's just me...😁
    Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮

  • @edwardhadesruiz3052
    @edwardhadesruiz3052 2 года назад

    Thank you 😊