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Sounded good with the 1890 Lamy (and highly-skilled operator)? No surprise.
My experience with these medium-low amps -- including an all-night demo on the Workman's 10, which was the predecessor to your new baby -- is that most can make a great bass sound nice. Where they often fall down is in making a decent bass sound decent. I bet your back is thanking you though, Ken. |
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At the gig I have in a few weeks, they will provide an amp for me. The SWR Basic Black. With that amp, I usually bring my PAPA because the EQ on the amp is just a bit lacking for what I like. For rehearsals which are at a different locations, I need to bring my own amp or play without one because they only bring the amp to the dress rehearsal the night before the concert. Last years theme at this pops concert was a Sinatra type singer and that was fun. I had worked with Frank Jr. in '72 and the keyboard player worked with Frank Sr. in the mid '80s so I told the drummer, "just follow us, don't look at the conductor". lol.. but true. This year it's partially a Rock theme. So far, I only have have the music for 4 pieces; 'Elvis Medley', 'Remembering the Beatles', 'Grease' (5 tunes) and 'Bandstand Boogie'. I can use a Smith bass on a few tunes here and there but the DB is definitely needed. I just have to warm up my speed for the rock stuff. I used to be good at it! I will get the rest of the music in a few days and see where it all falls. A few years ago it was a Night in Vienna, all Viennese music. That was fun for the DB, 3 bass section. This concert is me solo! |
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I was using a no-name German flatback, small-ish 3/4. Various string sets (Obligato, Sprio mittel, Bel Canto, Superflexible) and a Realist. If I turned the amp up more than halfway feedback was a serious problem. I could play lines with infinite sustain using my left hand only, as if I was Carlos Santana.
Of course the Acoustic Image is much more expensive than the SWR. I tried for years to avoid shelling out for a fancy specialized upright bass amp but eventually broke down and don't regret it. I'm glad the SWR is working for you. I see that, like Sam, my experience was with the Workingman's 10, not the Working Pro. I haven't tried the Pro, maybe it's voiced differently. |
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I think the Pro as compared to the regular model might very well be the difference. When I called the store, it's just what he happened to have available so I bought it. I have problems with that 15 myself and that's why I bring my PAPA along. Makes a huge difference. Here's a pic; |
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Smiths & 10s
These are great little amps for the money unless you have to crank it past 75%, Smith basses sound killer with 10s too. On a side note as far as double bass amps go I had & used the holy grail of db solidstate bass amps (polytone) back in the mid 90s but was only an electric player then & sold it because it's not a great amp for electrics but have since heard one with an upright & the smooth buttery sound is intoxicating. I REALLY wish I had never parted with that amp. 15s & 18s are great for db, but 10s leave alot to be desired.
Cool new amp ken! |
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