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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:12 pm
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I could be wrong, but didn't The Ox have both 12"s and 18"s in his rig? I'm pretty sure he had 12"s, at least.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:03 pm
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I could be wrong, but didn't The Ox have both 12"s and 18"s in his rig? I'm pretty sure he had 12"s, at least.


That sounds right.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 8:19 am
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Time has come today. And so has a Bassman 800.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 10:32 am
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You know, I was looking for this very thread, earlier today, after the last postings. :P Well, at least it does have some merit, since someone on this site is actually getting one of those things, finally. Of course, it will be destined to wander off elsewhere, but that's just our tradition. :P

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 1:42 pm
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Your thread is real, and it's here. The Bassman 800. Image

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Wed May 30, 2018 1:45 pm
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It fits on top of the 115 Neo, just as well as the 500 did. Image

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 1:55 am
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Pretty cool. 8) That does look like a fine rig.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 6:42 am
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Pretty cool. 8) That does look like a fine rig.


Thanks Paul. From what I can see so far, the only difference between the 500, and the 800, is the Bassman name on the front panel. The back panel is about the same also, with the 800 used in places where the 500 was on it's panel.
The 500 watts does have a bit more top end, and tube to the sound. I'm really not hearing any differences between the 800, and the Super Bassman, or the Ampeg V-4B. Both channels sound really good. I do however like the overall sounds of the Vintage Channel on the 800, over the 500's Vintage Channel. I know I probably didn't need the extra power over the 500, but it's nice to have it. A little more full power sound never hurts to push, and enhance the sounds. Way to go Fender. The Road Rex Seal of Approval for the Bassman 800.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 7:59 am
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It sounds like a pretty decent rig, then. 8) You definitively have the headroom now, not to say the 500 head was by any means wimpy, I'm sure. So, how much different do you have the settings on this one? Did you have to adjust anything, like the volume that much?

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 5:54 pm
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PaulLF wrote:
It sounds like a pretty decent rig, then. 8) You definitively have the headroom now, not to say the 500 head was by any means wimpy, I'm sure. So, how much different do you have the settings on this one? Did you have to adjust anything, like the volume that much?


The volume is down 2 numbers, the gain is down 2 numbers as well. The bass is set without the Low Bass pulled out on the bass knob. I'm still messing with the settings for a bit. But I have them pretty close. The 500, and the 800, are very similar. Like I probably said few times already, I do appreciate the extra power in the same size package, and the setup of both almost, if not identical. It does matchup with the 115 Neo as good as the 500 did.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 4:41 am
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That sounds like it's a really good set up, then. 8)

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 5:32 am
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That sounds like it's a really good set up, then. 8)


Yeah,..... I think it is. I'm glad to see Fender is getting into the higher power amps. They blew it years ago as other companies gained so much market place. Along with the SS power, and varied settings, I like the larger old style head that matches the cab. The Bassman 500 head is over sized as compared to about the same power as a Rumble 500 head, but again the old style just looks good. I could see Fender turning out Rumble 800 head, or higher. There is that new 800 Rumble Combo.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:29 pm
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A Rumble 800 would definitely be a great addition, or at least a head version of that new combo they have, which looks like it's a pretty cool amp, as long as all of the bells and whistles work accordingly.

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:38 pm
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So far, the 500 I had and this 800 I have is working flawlessly. That's all I want from it. 8)

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Post subject: Re: Cool, A Bassman 800 Is Coming!
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 4:17 pm
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That's the main thing, as long as it sounds good, and the damned thing works. 8)

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