Bf bassman for bass?

SamDBL

Joined: Sep 19, 2016
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Tampa
United States

Posted on Dec 09 2018 02:16 PM

For my recording rig: does anyone here use a bf bassman for playing bass? I have one I use for guitar. Been thinking it'd give me a good surf/less modern bass tone for surf stuff as well.

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Tqi

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Posted on Dec 09 2018 03:03 PM

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DeathTide

Joined: Apr 13, 2018
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New Orleans
United States

Posted on Dec 10 2018 03:57 PM

I plugged a 4x10 8-ohm Eden bass cab into a ‘64 Showman and it sounded huge and awesome.

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Badger

Joined: Nov 16, 2013
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Wisconsin
United States

Posted on Dec 18 2018 09:50 AM

If you're talking about using the 2nd instrument input for bass, it might work. As to the "Bass" input on that amp, I had a bass player a couple of light-years ago that tried that and it sounded horrid with his P-bass, through almost any cab.* The other input might sound ok, though.

He went looking for an Ampeg after I "stole" that Bassman head from him for $100, in the wish I still had it category, lol.

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Wes
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Tqi

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Posted on Dec 18 2018 10:29 AM

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DeathTide

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New Orleans
United States

Posted on Dec 18 2018 01:22 PM

I want a brownface Showman also!

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WoodyJ

Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1532
Bethlehem, GA
United States

Posted on Dec 18 2018 02:07 PM

If anyone is interested I have a blonde/oxblood '62 Dual Showman that is set up for bass with E-V 15BX 400 watt speakers. The head has been serviced by Jeff Andrews (Andrews Amp Lab) with new caps and has been upgraded with a 3-prong grounded cord for safety. Covers for the head and cabinet are included. SOLD

The only catch is that it is too heavy and expensive to ship, so local Atlanta area pickup only. Here are a couple of pictures, the bass is not included.

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Jack
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The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005)
The Hula Hounds (1996-current)
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Tqi

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Posted on Dec 18 2018 02:19 PM

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Badger

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Wisconsin
United States

Posted on Dec 18 2018 03:20 PM

CAUTION: Detour ahead!

Woody, you rascal you. Nice.

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DeathTide

Joined: Apr 13, 2018
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New Orleans
United States

Posted on Dec 18 2018 05:54 PM

WoodyJ wrote:

If anyone is interested I have a blonde/oxblood '62 Dual Showman that is set up for bass with E-V 15BX 400 watt speakers. The head has been serviced by Jeff Andrews (Andrews Amp Lab) with new caps and has been upgraded with a 3-prong grounded cord for safety. Covers for the head and cabinet are included. The firm price is $2,200 which is a bargain for what it is.

The only catch is that it is too heavy and expensive to ship, so local Atlanta area pickup only. Here are a couple of pictures, the bass is not included.

PM sent.

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Daniel Deathtide

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WoodyJ

Joined: Apr 05, 2006
Posts: 1532
Bethlehem, GA
United States

Posted on Dec 18 2018 08:12 PM

PM replied

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Jack
aka WoodyJ

The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005)
The Hula Hounds (1996-current)
The X-Rays (1997-2004)
The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012)
Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990)

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SamDBL Joined: Sep 19, 2016 Posts: 225 Tampa	Posted on Dec 09 2018 02:16 PM For my recording rig: does anyone here use a bf bassman for playing bass? I have one I use for guitar. Been thinking it'd give me a good surf/less modern bass tone for surf stuff as well. — Guitarist for Black Valley Moon & Down By Law Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 1222	Posted on Dec 09 2018 03:03 PM - Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 14:16:27 Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1343 New Orleans	Posted on Dec 10 2018 03:57 PM I plugged a 4x10 8-ohm Eden bass cab into a ‘64 Showman and it sounded huge and awesome. — Daniel Deathtide Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Dec 18 2018 09:50 AM If you're talking about using the 2nd instrument input for bass, it might work. As to the "Bass" input on that amp, I had a bass player a couple of light-years ago that tried that and it sounded horrid with his P-bass, through almost any cab.* The other input might sound ok, though. He went looking for an Ampeg after I "stole" that Bassman head from him for $100, in the wish I still had it category, lol. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 1222	Posted on Dec 18 2018 10:29 AM - Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 14:18:08 Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1343 New Orleans	Posted on Dec 18 2018 01:22 PM I want a brownface Showman also! — Daniel Deathtide Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1532 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Dec 18 2018 02:07 PM If anyone is interested I have a blonde/oxblood '62 Dual Showman that is set up for bass with E-V 15BX 400 watt speakers. The head has been serviced by Jeff Andrews (Andrews Amp Lab) with new caps and has been upgraded with a 3-prong grounded cord for safety. Covers for the head and cabinet are included. *SOLD* The only catch is that it is too heavy and expensive to ship, so local Atlanta area pickup only. Here are a couple of pictures, the bass is not included. — Jack aka WoodyJ The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Last edited: Dec 27, 2018 17:27:28 Top
Tqi Joined: Dec 07, 2014 Posts: 1222	Posted on Dec 18 2018 02:19 PM - Last edited: Feb 02, 2024 14:18:15 Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Dec 18 2018 03:20 PM CAUTION: Detour ahead! Woody, you rascal you. Nice. — Wes SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1343 New Orleans	Posted on Dec 18 2018 05:54 PM WoodyJ wrote: If anyone is interested I have a blonde/oxblood '62 Dual Showman that is set up for bass with E-V 15BX 400 watt speakers. The head has been serviced by Jeff Andrews (Andrews Amp Lab) with new caps and has been upgraded with a 3-prong grounded cord for safety. Covers for the head and cabinet are included. The firm price is $2,200 which is a bargain for what it is. The only catch is that it is too heavy and expensive to ship, so local Atlanta area pickup only. Here are a couple of pictures, the bass is not included. PM sent. — Daniel Deathtide Top
WoodyJ Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 1532 Bethlehem, GA	Posted on Dec 18 2018 08:12 PM PM replied — Jack aka WoodyJ The Mariners (1964-68, 1996-2005) The Hula Hounds (1996-current) The X-Rays (1997-2004) The Surge! (2004, 2011-2012) Various non-surf bands that actually made money (1978-1990) Last edited: Dec 18, 2018 20:12:47 Top

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