Robin623 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm not a Death or Pantera fanboy by any means, but i have to confess i like the sound of a solid state growl. There's something distinctive in there that's completely lacking in the more recent 8-string-through-6505 generation of metal music. I've also gathered they're cheaper and theoretically lower maintenance. But am i missing something else? Or are valves mostly just popular for their clearer and more melodic sound? And yes, i have the experience of a 4-year-old bassist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Versatile 465 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Roland ss amps are pretty good (Cubes etc) They have a gritty fizz about them And add a hi gain pedal for further sustain... V Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ninemiles 1 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I've an old KMD combo amp with a solid state pre-amp and tube power, its pretty gnarly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,380 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 the new Acoustic SS amps seem to be getting pretty good reviews. My brother in-law bought one, which allowed him to finally fulfill one of his dreams.. throw his Peavey Bandit out of his car window on the interstate.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Texasbluezman 6 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Back in the mid-90's, I bought a Fender M-80 Pro half stack. That was a versatile amp. From Fender cleans to Dimebag Randall distortion. I sold it because I was changing to a different genre of music. I sold it to a friend, with an agreement of selling it back to me if I ever wanted it again. Years later, I called to get it back, he changed his mind. Haven't talked to him much since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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