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A little help here please [message #1052]

Wed, 28 November 2001 11:14

omie
Messages: 6
Registered: November 2001
Location: Atlanta

Junior Member

I'm looking for a little(err alot)of help here. My lack of knowledge about gear is only exceeded by my lack of any real musical knowledge, I just know what I like, and I do it every chance I get. I'm working on it. I'm currently playing thru a Kustom TnR 100watt BASS amp(approx 30yrs old). It has the sweetest fuzz(distortion) sound I've ever heard, which is exactly what I am looking for in my band. Right now, I have the volume all the way up, bass all the way up, and treble (almost) all the way down and I play out of the normal-low gain input. I do use the volume on my bass to control the tone somewhat, and some carefully placed effects to give me a little kick when I need it. Problem is I really need to upgrade volume wise for gigs, and I am real concerned about how I am going to do this and maintain the great fuzz tone. Also, I am limited on what I can do with the amp, because of the volume issue(its cranked, and just loud enough for practice) it only does ONE thing FUZZ and lots of it. Well, I was thinking about getting a larger Kustom, but then I will have the same limitations just at a higher volume(I think). Is that a correct assumption? I have asked around a bit, and have been told that I should either get more cabinets/speakers, or run another 100watt in parallel. Because I am so happy with my fuzzy/distorted tone, and the value cant be beat are those reasonable things to do? Or would just a straight upgrade give me more tonal options. I MUST HAVE FUZZ! Is there any best way to run the Kustoms parallel? Also, how are the new amps, they seem like they are priced SO LOW. Do the newer amps distort in the same fashion? My Kustom is the only amp I've ever owned, I've had it 9 years. Ive gigged with it, slept on it, dropped it, burned it, and every kind of minor abuse imaginable, its still growling like the day I bought it. Best value of anything I have EVER bought. Any help is appreciated

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