Fender Bassman 250 Combo 1x15

See more advice and / or site for Fender CHARACTERISTICS. Note a power of 250 watts, which, in situ, are apparently REALLY dlivrs, which is rare - we can often do without faade even on fairly large collection outdoor, no problem Obviously me to follow in rp face a drummer and two scratch trs hitter saturation of 50 watt lamp, but you can also take home significantly more domestic level. It also has all the connectivity I / O ncessaires, trs are clean and perfectly usable even probably in use "pro". The tweeter is a rglage more non ngligeable. It is powerful and fairly neutral on the whole, a keyboard or even go vote on it as well trs. Not a problem in two years, is solid (even the wheels!) And well done.

UTILIZATION

A relatively simple configuration time we resumed the use of knobs. The semi-eq paramtrique is quite effective and possibly enough to make the corrections ncessaires (I never use the room correction knobs and contour).

SOUNDS

The compressor is extremely transparent and with a single knob to rglage it correct then just about the same peaks, but no effect of grain or Manir relatively efficient. The bass response can be trs deep, but it can also be a good slap sound dynamic. I use it personally with a lot of medium-severe and points to the 2K's enough for a rock with a P AMRI57, with or without a roll effect. I jou long enough with a bass VT upstream, but in the end except on some rare pieces does not always have a standard grain live (even if it's pretty cool when we play for ourselves) : I finally plays the amp alone, with just a pdalier a little compression, distortion and phaser, the group is apparently satisfied with my sound as a.

OVERALL OPINION

APRS be spending a lot of stuff sometimes trs expensive (Ashdown, TecAmp, aguilar, ampeg, eden), I am the above and because it is a sign aupravant I changed gear every 6 months : even if it plutt neutral qualitprix the report is simply excellent, and its power are waiting for you, and can confidently tackle all scnes or spaces Ext laughing. Of course, I still RVer an SVT and fridge, but hey, waiting to invest in a DCID me as a monster without being able to really use Manir practice has significantly more than the joke to almost no one around. In short: before you invest 1500 euros or more of the stuff thinking that more expensive collgues srieusement first test this little creature who has more than one trick up his sleeve, is solid, well-trs Designed, who is not afraid to carry around, and makes the job without a problem by making it much justice to the sound of your bass.

So it's a transistor amp 250W @ 4 ohms.
It has many settings:
An input volume (comparable to the gain)
A compressor
A button room balance (to be set according to the acoustics of the room)
A knob contour (for digging mediums)
A Treble EQ Bass Mediums
A button Fx blend (dry or wet)
A line level to handle the output volume of the XLR
and a master volume.

In short many settings, but simple

UTILIZATION

Personally I did not need a manual.
By fiddling here and there, we quickly understand what is happening on the sound.
The knobs are very responsive and we manage to find her quick well done.

SOUNDS

It is entirely appropriate to the style of music I play (Blues, rock, pop, hard rock ...).
I branch with a Fender Precision U.S. and rendering is superb. Ca growl, it slams it's hot and it's clear. Short with all the available settings are actually pretty versatile amp soon.
I play with a lot of bass and low mids for warm and "raucous." Not too sharp (enough to gain precision and not make the porridge).

OVERALL OPINION

Well I bought it not too long ago, and immediately I found the sound I want to put a few years. I went through the Ashdown Mark's bass, and miraculously Fender that I am fully satisfied at the sound. I would have come sooner if I had known.
In addition to the standard value for money, I touched it to 350 euros in a store with the bonus of a one year warranty ..... So I can not be too demanding.
It's a choice I will ever be. Of course if I am I will budget on the lamp, but I think staying Fender ...

Lots of things, we will not dwell on the usual. On specific tips:
- A mistake that can activate or not, with all intermediate mixtures (on the back of the amp)
- A knob "outline" it plays more or less on the response of the medium
- A knob "Room", I SIAS too much on what it plays (it seems to be low)
Both knobs can radically change the response of the amplifier as a function of the instrument and the room where we play. It can be very convenient but it can be very tricky too.
Of high-medium-and low-mids, adjustable in intensity and frequency. that too, it plays a lot on the sound.
- A compressor

UTILIZATION

Simple, mega easy to use. you turn the knobs, there is a sound, is refined. It's not a gas plant.

Small flat on the rollers with fasteners proved fragile after two years away. it took all of that screw, and as is the agglomerate, we prayed for a secure grip. 3 years later, it still holds.

SOUNDS

I play rock and blues is a good bass amp for that.
The power is there, the settings agree with the two basses that I can use in the room where the amp.
I use it with a Korean G & L 5 string, If the going really well, if the stick, we manage to surprise his friends scratch with the infra-low (and I'll put a severe small D behind bundles rather than pick him up at the octave).
I also use it with my Stingray, and here I must say it does justice to the bass. In short, it highlights the sounds that are already good home. For others, it is no miracle (that said, I have a better bass sound with my Stingray plugged into it with my G & L Tribute. It's not a scoop finally)

I never use the compressor, I learned to do without when I learned the bass.
I do not pedal it, it's not my style, but I've seen guys who put, it supports very well, either for compression, autowah or drive.
Ah yes, I said, I do not know if we can saturate the beast, I never tried the style that I play with zic my groups are not too up on that one. Finally, there is a knob for gain, it must be made for this.

Base, bass amp sounds very traditional. For rock and blues, I put almost all knobs at noon. It can grow in other directions if you want but the basic, rather it is designed to strike roots I think.
For sounds very bright, it's not impossible to do but you have to play knob

OVERALL OPINION

I use the machine for 4-5 years, I never had to complain. It is powerful, it's reliable, it makes the sound of a bass easy.
With a low bof, bof it will sound with good bass, it has a good sound.
It is a very good amp again, but not very distinctive pattern with a fairly roots, rather than modern. I did all my Christmas music with him for 5 years, outside, inside, nothing to say.

We bought it in 900 euros at the time in Paris. It's worth it but not a big deal either.
The big advantages of the machine:
- Versatile
- Enough power for small scenes and out. In addition, it sounds as good as high-volume moderate
- Large low as possible with his bowl 15 "

Disadvantages
- Versatile, not very typical
- Tend to sound very round, a cabinet 2x10 "or better 4x10" restore the balance. Without it must play if we want knob gloss
- Heavy (wheels, it goes no further steps)