Anyone out there use AER?

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Well, I finally bit the bullet and upgraded my bass rig and am absolutely blown away by this thing! I've been doing what seems like endless research into exactly what to invest in knowing that I definitely needed a tad more power to compliment the Insects' dual guitar attack and an incredible deal on CL was all that it took to finally seal the deal. I've been extremely happy with a pre-Fender SWR that I've had for years now, so I started looking into other models of that time period with more power. It turns out that the Basic 350 "Red Face" of 93-94 is a very highly revered and coveted "vintage" model. And, paired with an older Triad cabinet, creates a rig to be reckoned with. I've always known that I wanted a 15", but the beauty of the triad is getting a 15, 10 and tweeter for an incredible frequency range and response all packed into a tank-strong yet compact cabinet. I used it for a rehearsal last night and couldn't be more stoked! Tonight's Mermen show will be the real first test. Yeah, it's not an ultra-modern light as a feather MarkBass or Genz Benz, a vintage Fender or Classic SVT, but it sounds unbelievable and just right for my applications. Stoked! I cannot recommend these older SWRs enough.

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Last edited: Mar 04, 2013 13:27:57

JONPAUL wrote:

Well, I finally bit the bullet and upgraded my bass rig and am absolutely blown away by this thing! I've been doing what seems like endless research into exactly what to invest in knowing that I definitely needed a tad more power to compliment the Insects' dual guitar attack and an incredible deal on CL was all that it took to finally seal the deal. I've been extremely happy with a pre-Fender SWR that I've had for years now, so I started looking into other models of that time period with more power. It turns out that the Basic 350 "Red Face" of 93-94 is a very highly revered and coveted "vintage" model. And, paired with an older Triad cabinet, creates a rig to be reckoned with. I've always known that I wanted a 15", but the beauty of the triad is getting a 15, 10 and tweeter for an incredible frequency range and response all packed into a tank-strong yet compact cabinet. I used it for a rehearsal last night and couldn't be more stoked! Tonight's Mermen show will be the real first test. Yeah, it's not an ultra-modern light as a feather MarkBass or Genz Benz, a vintage Fender or Classic SVT, but it sounds unbelievable and just right for my applications. Stoked! I cannot recommend these older SWRs enough.

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Nice!! These are great amps. Good score.

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JONPAUL wrote:

Well, I finally bit the bullet and upgraded my bass rig and am absolutely blown away by this thing! I've been doing what seems like endless research into exactly what to invest in knowing that I definitely needed a tad more power to compliment the Insects' dual guitar attack and an incredible deal on CL was all that it took to finally seal the deal. I've been extremely happy with a pre-Fender SWR that I've had for years now, so I started looking into other models of that time period with more power. It turns out that the Basic 350 "Red Face" of 93-94 is a very highly revered and coveted "vintage" model. And, paired with an older Triad cabinet, creates a rig to be reckoned with. I've always known that I wanted a 15", but the beauty of the triad is getting a 15, 10 and tweeter for an incredible frequency range and response all packed into a tank-strong yet compact cabinet. I used it for a rehearsal last night and couldn't be more stoked! Tonight's Mermen show will be the real first test. Yeah, it's not an ultra-modern light as a feather MarkBass or Genz Benz, a vintage Fender or Classic SVT, but it sounds unbelievable and just right for my applications. Stoked! I cannot recommend these older SWRs enough.

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I thought it sounded great too.
Great low end ooomph, and good mid-range attack.
you must have had the high end rolled off some.
because I wasn't hearing any fret or pick attack I was afraid of with the horn.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

I didn't get a good look at it, well have to wait for Jonpaul's reply.
I've also seen some amps with a on/off switch for the horn.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

WoodyJ wrote:

For surf bass, this...(85 watts)

...or for REALLY, REALLY BIG surf bass, this...(300 watts)

Now THOSE are surf bass amps! Awesomeness!

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I have two rigs:

1) Ampeg SVT3Pro (450 watts at 4ohms) Ampeg HLF 4by 10 cab.
2) TC electronics RH 450 and TC electronics RH210 cab.

The Ampeg was my first rig and it rocks. Great for surf music but very versatile with the 9 band EQ. I sometimes use my sans amp for tube dirt as another "channel" which adds versatility. Down side: the f#cking thing was 130 lbs. Unless it is an easy load in, this rig is too huge to lug around and I use it in my studio.

The TC is nothing short of awesome. Class D mini that packs all the punch my SVT brings with programmable memory and everything. whole thing weighs 38 lbs! Not quite the sweet spot the SVT tube preamp brings but awesome nonetheless. The 210 cab also has the "dial a horn" features which is great. The 210 gives me top end and the QSC Ksubs we use in the PA shakes the floor.

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