From: Rob Pitt Date: Tue, 7 May 1996 07:46:47 +0100 (BST) Subject: Re: Bassman owners/ Stage 185
> On Tue, 30 Apr 1996 20:39:29 -0400, Michael Meadors wrote: > > >I have an Astatic and a Green Bullet but find that they both feedback if I > >get the volume much over 3. Even turning down the treble and the others a > >bit doesn't get me much further on the volume dial. Is this normal? It > >doesn't matter what room I play in either or where I stand. If the volume > >gets to 4, I get big feedback. > > Although I am sorely tempted to play the thing at 12, I rarely get > invited to play stadium gigs, so I don't really know what it sounds > like at that level. Jere's what I generally settle for: > > Volume (Normal) 3.5 > Treble 4 > Bass 7 > Middle 4 > Presence 3 > > Of course is I really want to scream I run up the middle and treble > and pull the bass down to compensate. Also, these vary substantially > from room to room. > > BBB
I've had my Bassman for 8 months now, hated it at first, but man does it get better and better. Now one happy owner. I can't get the volume above the upper curl of the '3' without feedback, but this has only been a problem once (Big room). My settings are:
I cut the Bass if I'm booming, and add middle and presence for bite. As mentioned, depends on the room.
My last amp was a solid state Fender Stage 185. Whilst some may laugh, I could sound pretty much like anyone from Mark Ford to Rod Piazza through it such was its range of sounds (one can mix channels to *great* effect). Also, the difference between dynamic and crystal elements was very different - I remember buying a Turner BX from Tom, and getting the William Clarke sound like that (snaps fingers). Now I sound like a Bassman/Astatic player. I have little idea why I flogged the Stage, I think I was possibly overcome by the power of the 4 x 4 arrangement of the Bassman, and, lets face it, the looks,
I SERIOUSLY recommend anyone to try the Stage 185. It's essential to mix the two channels, since each channel on its own sounds poxy. I'm sure to buy another one some time.
