What amp are you using with your RIC?

jimd · Post by **jimd** » Mon Dec 24, 2001 5:37 am

I just bought my first bass, a v63. I'm looking for opinions of which amp brings out the RIC sound best. Are there any amps to stay away from? Looking for something adequate (100-200 watts)for small venues, garage gigs, or home recording. I'm considering an Ampeg combo, any thoughts?
Also, any modifications for the v63, you might suggest?

rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Mon Dec 24, 2001 7:14 am

Jim,

Your ears are sole arbiter to determine which amp will best fit your needs.

However, tube amps deliver richer tones than solid state ones.

Best wishes for Christmas,

Jean

chucksimms · Post by **chucksimms** » Mon Dec 24, 2001 10:17 am

Agreed it is a matter of personal taste. There are lots of great amps. It depends on whether you're gigging or not. As I do pretty much every week I have arrived at the following criteria:
1. Use a DI, even on smaller gigs to help fill out the sound.
2. A good solid state head in a road case (I use a GK 800RB) is dependable and LIGHT.
3. A good 4X10 (or even 2X10) should do the job for any gig (provided you're observing #1).
Consistent and quality sound, portability are the
keys. If I just practiced at somebody's house I'd probably have an Ampeg V4B or SVT (if I never had to move it. Ever).

jblakey · Post by **jblakey** » Mon Dec 24, 2001 10:44 am

You mention Ampeg... and Chuck mentions a 4x10..
I have played for years with an old Yamaha 2x 15. nice sound but pain in the *** heavy and big.. I recently purchased an Ampeg 4x10.. nice size, fits any car situation and is not too heavy.. after a few weeks with it, I am very pleased. Versatile. The amp I use is an old Yamaha B100 with equalizer.. very punchy.. alot of power for it's 100 watts and ox strong... playing it since 84 or so. CHEERS!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Mon Dec 24, 2001 9:50 pm

JIM,

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IF YA TAKE APART YOUR HORSESHOE-I'LL BUY YOUR 'SHOES'.

funkster · Post by **funkster** » Wed Jan 09, 2002 10:22 am

Hi all new member just saying hi.
I play my 82 JetGlo 4003 through Ampeg gear.
It just seems like a perfect match for the ultimate tone!

dan2112 · Post by **dan2112** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 4:04 pm

Hi, I'm a new fella, too :^)

I have 4001V63, and I run mine thru my SansAmp BDDI into my Fender Bassman 400. Sounds fantastic! This is THE best sounding Rick ever built! ;^)

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landon · Post by **landon** » Thu Jan 10, 2002 7:53 pm

I run my 2001- 4003s/5 MG (an awesome bass!) through a Hartke 200w head, a Carvin 2x10, and (no name brand) 1x15 bass cabnet- *Warning* (((Lots of BASS)))with floor shaking notes on the low B. Sounds great...

bosco64 · Post by **bosco64** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 2:02 am

I play all my Ricks through a 100 watt Ampeg BA-115SP combo. That's the amp with the 15 pre-selected effects. I don't use half of them, but I just love the sound coming out of an Ampeg amp.

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 3:20 am

I currently use a Hartke 3500 for an amp, but I switch speakers from time to time. I have two Eden cabinets (2X10 and 1x15) but I also have an older JBL 15" and a 2X10 SWR which sound somewhat warmer and work great for studio stuff. Back in 'the day' I had an Ampeg V4-B with the BIG 2X15 cabinet(same size as an SVT 8X10)--it wailed man, but it was heavy as all get out. I hauled it around in a 1970 Country Squire!!!

Rock on.

squirebass · Post by **squirebass** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 5:50 am

I love using my Rick with a 4x10" cabinet. Currently I'm using an old Fender Bassman 135 with an Ampeg 410HE cab. I also use a Fender Studio bass amp with a ElectroVoice 15". I have used these two amps at a few gigs with Rick-O-Sound and my old 4001 and it ROCKS!

4003seagreen · Post by **4003seagreen** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 5:55 am

I play my 4003 through an Ampeg BA-112 50 watts. I use a BOSS GEB-7 Bass EQ as my only pedal, and this setup rocks. Great RIC tone. I posted this on another thread ("Covering The Basses", some of you Bass Players should post there!) but I play with some guys from work, and I've never had to punch the amp's volume past 3 with this setup, and my tone cuts through beautifully. Love that RIC tone. Someday I hope to get a SVT setup, but I don't really need one now.

ken_james · Post by **ken_james** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 1:49 pm

Trace Elliot AH 500x, Aguilar/qsc, 2 Trace 410, 1 PV 412. I've had better luck with the 4003's than the 4001's for over all use.

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 2:42 pm

Peavey Classic 400 (tube) with 2 Peavey 410TXF 8 ohm cabinets. I set up the "Crunch" channel for my 4001 and use the "Clean" channel for my StringRay5. It's a bit of a pig to move around (100lbs for the head alone) but it's worth it!
Cheers

ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Fri Jan 11, 2002 6:09 pm

Using a Walter Woods Ultra Hi-power amp. This is driving a Euphonic Audio VL-210 4 ohm cab. I am extremely happy with this set-up.