Does Marshall make a bass amp?

Marshall has actually made a number of bass amps over the years, including the current VBA400. However, Marshall’s transistor offerings (or hybrids, such as the Valve-State) have always been lower-priced compared to their main models.

What amp did Lemmy use?

The main amp Lemmy used was a customised 1976 Marshall Super Bass known as ‘Murder One’. The Super Bass was 100 watts, loaded with EL34 power amp and 12AX7 pre amp valves. Lemmy stated that he set the bass on 0, treble on 0 and the mids on 10.

What amps do professionals use?

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• Kemper. Profiler Head.
• Mesa/Boogie. Triple Crown TC-50.
• Marshall. JCM 25/50 2555X Silver Jubilee Reissue.
• Orange. Custom Shop 50.
• Fractal. Audio Axe-Fx III.
• Victory. V40 ‘The Duchess’
• Fender. ’68 Custom Deluxe Reverb.
• EVH. 5150III 50W EL34.

What type of bass did Lemmy use?

Rickenbacker bass
Lemmy’s sound is a Rickenbacker bass using only the rear treble pickup with everything turned to 10 and played with a pick in a strumming guitar-player-like way. However, there’s more to know than just picking up a Rickenbacker and going for it. Lemmy did use power chord 5ths often (again, guitar-player-like play.)

What speakers did Lemmy use?

Lemmy was a lover of G15 150 speakers my rig is very very very motorhead sounding but with a bit more headroom cause of the chinese el34s i use but the whole thing is punchy as hell. Lemmy’s sound to me is all about that mid range punch.

What bass amp does paul McCartney use?

Fender Bassman Blackface
Fender Bassman Blackface. What a lot of people do not know is that the 1964 6G6-B Bassman was actually the most recorded amplifier by The Beatles. The amp was first used by Paul McCartney as his main bass amp from 1965 to mid 1967 (he did use a Vox during this time but not as much as the Bassman).

Where are GK bass amps made?

Stockton, California
In the last three years GK has made significant investments to bring as much of the manufacturing process as possible to our US factory in Stockton, California.

Is a 250 watt bass amp loud enough?

Bass amps between 300 and 350 should be powerful enough for most situations. Around 300 watts is a good ballpark for most bassists who play in a loud band. You need enough power to be heard above the guitar amps and drums.

Can a bass guitar use a guitar amp?

Yes, you can plug a bass into a guitar amp. While guitar amps aren’t designed to handle bass input, it will work. But there is a risk you can damage your guitar amp with a bass at a high volume. Plugging a bass guitar into an amp is simple as both bass and guitar use the same leads.

How much should I spend on a bass amp?

Price is always a concern too, but the good news is that the bass amp market is full of very giggable options that will give you change from 500 bucks. Best guitar amps: tube, solid state and modeling amplifiers

What is the best mid-range amplifier for a bassist?

Amp manufacturers know well that mid-range frequencies can be a minefield for bassists, a real matter of taste, and so many amplifiers will offer generous controls over the midrange, allowing you to select your mid frequencies and boost/cut as desired. The Ashfield Studio 15 combo we list here even offers a 3-band EQ approach to the midrange alone.

What are the best bass amps for beginners?

If you’re looking for a bass amp that sums up where the craft is at right now, it’s got to be the Aguilar Tone Hammer. The control it offers you over the EQ is exceptional, with a smart front panel that has everything but the speaker and tuner outputs, and the preamp is awesome (and sold as a pedal).

Do I need an EQ for my bass?

For players at all levels, though, a well-voiced EQ is essential. Amp manufacturers know well that mid-range frequencies can be a minefield for bassists, a real matter of taste, and so many amplifiers will offer generous controls over the midrange, allowing you to select your mid frequencies and boost/cut as desired.