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Does all of 100w actually suffice?

I struggle to get heard with 300w!

I'm saving for an Ampeg SVT1000!

I never struggle to be heard, what with the PA and all.

Get a tube SVT with one or two SVT cabs (8 X 10) you'll NEVER struggle to be heard. 300 tube watts are way louder and thicker than the same amount of SS watts.

Henny, as I touched on in another thread, I played the Marquee several years ago with an Ampeg preamp and a mere 150W Laney power amp (admittedly it was through 2 4x10s) and I didn't get the volume past 3; in fact if I remember rightly I actually had to turn down part way through the gig. BTW, I'm becoming more and more intrigued by the Cheyenne Is as well. Jaymi, I'll have to see if I can get down too when you come over. Gotta try that Cheyenne! And you could try the 4000 too! BTW, sorry I missed your call; did you get my e-mailed reply?

BTW Bob, one rig I forgot tube wise was I once plugged into my old guitarist's rack gear (Marshall JMP1 and 200W stereo tube power amp) and put it through my old 4x10; it was incredible!!! Probably the most awesome bass sound I've ever had (which kind of scotches my anti-tube feelings ). In fact thinking about it, now that I've got my own JMP1 I could always keep my eye out for the matching power amp, although the 100W version would probably be enough for me...hmmmm....

I set my eq a little different ...

Shaun, got your email. No worries!!! i will have to have a go on the 4000....maybe we can arrange it so I can use it on a gig and get you in..

After the gig you could bring it back to the US for me !!!

Shaun I used to use a Marshall Major 200 watt tube head for bass, that thing had a great sound too.

Jaymi, Is it a full tour of the UK, if so who is it with? I'm intrigued !

There is a '73 4000 for sale at my local music store. I dont really know how rare these are to be honest. Its up for £899 and is quite well used.

http://www.antonesguitars.co.uk/prodref_84.htm

Buy it!

It will probably make a lot of you squirm, but it doesnt push my button. I appreciate its probably rare, but it doesnt shout out "buy me". I prefer the 4001 with its twin pickups. Not too keen on jetglo either. Is the price good/bad would you know Jeff, or anybody for that matter?

Keith, the price is about right for a shop bought 4000 in the UK. My 73 with a non-original (but very cool) scratchplate, possibly in slightly worse cosmetic condition (although it's actually nowhere near as bad as it sounds when I describe it! Its nearer 7/7+1/2 out of 10) was £795, but if you go to London you're looking around £1k/£1100.I suggest you try it though; I don't know if mine's a freak but I only tried it on the off chance and it scared the pants off me; it was twice as loud as my 72 4001. I couldn't get the money out fast enough, and previously they'd done nothing for me. And if you try it and don't like it, you've not lost anything.