Where to buy amps? - Page 3

**BigRedChief** · 10-31-2005, 02:31 PM

My son needs a bigger amp. I don't know chit about this stuff so I thought I'd ask for some expertise from my fellow Chief fans.

He plays bass and has a little one thats okay but its no good for performing. He wants to do some gigs but he needs a bigger amp.

I was thinking that a musical store is not going to be a very good place to get a good deal. Or maybe it is. I need some information. Anybody out there into music? Got any ideas?

**Munson** · 11-01-2005, 01:44 PM

I've been to the Musician's Friend warehouse several times. Like everyone has said, thats where they try to sell off all their scratch and dents and customer returns. Some of the common problems with the amps are that they have a damaged speaker, torn grille, big dents or gouges in the cabinet, torn tolex, knobs that make a scratching sound when you adjust them, bad input jacks, bad electronics, etc. And a lot of their merchandise is the cheap stuff. You can find a good deal there, just make sure you play it thoroughly. Make sure the knobs don't sound scratchy with the amp on. And make sure you play it loud enough so you can hear if something doesn't sound right.

There are a couple stores that you can visit also. There's Guitar Source on 95th and Quivira, across the street from Oak Park Mall. They've got some good stuff, but they are priced a bit high and have bad customer service(in my experience). In Lawrence, there is a place called Mass Street Music. They have good pricing and good customer service. Their website is www.massstreetmusic.com .

JimNasium · 11-01-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

The company Radar Chief works forin Chanute, Ks used to make very good amps. They had big name groups like Alabama coming to town from all over the US. I know they make radar units now but I don't know if they still make amps. Buying from the factory would certainly save you a bunch of money. I'd PM Radar Chief and ask him.

I'm pretty sure that the last time Alabama would have been conisidered a big name group you were still capable of becoming fully erect.

**Lzen** · 11-01-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JimNasium

I'm pretty sure that the last time Alabama would have been conisidered a big name group you were still capable of becoming fully erect.

asdf · 11-01-2005, 04:39 PM

FYI - Guitar Center music stores (two new ones just opened up in KC area) are basically a regular store front for musicians friend. Guitar Center owns Musicians Friend. I haven't spent much time there, but it appeared that they had pretty much the same pricing. That way, you can go and actually try out different amps before purchasing and still get the good MF pricing...

**BigRedChief** · 11-01-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JimNasium

I'm pretty sure that the last time Alabama would have been conisidered a big name group you were still capable of becoming fully erect.

Damn Jim that is funny. Rep.

**Skip Towne** · 11-01-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JimNasium

I'm pretty sure that the last time Alabama would have been conisidered a big name group you were still capable of becoming fully erect.

Well, now that you have told everyone about your familiarity with my erection status, I'll have to ask you to quit telling people that my dick is salty. Thank you.

Randallflagg · 11-01-2005, 09:55 PM

I have been a bass player for 30 some years now and hav e always been a big bleiever in either Acoustic (now defunct) or Ampeg gear. I would recommend Guitar Source on 95th Street (Across from Oak Park Mall). They have a pretty good selection of amps and cabs. Unfortunately, going used (ebay for example) doesn't give you much of a warranty. Hope this helps a little.....

Halfcan · 11-01-2005, 10:25 PM

I would suggest a music store.

ZepSinger · 11-01-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

I know I'm a little late to the party, but I agree with those that recommended musiciansfriend. I have used them for years and I've always been satisfied.

Yup. And- if you know what you want(Marshall 50 watt head, Strat, Les Paul, etc.), keep a lookout in the 'Used Musical Instruments' section of the paper, especially if you're in no huge hurry to pick it up. Occasionally you can find top-notch equipment in the hands of someone who either doesn't know what they've got or simply needs to unload it as soon as possible. And of course, play it thoroughly first.

I've had great luck with Musicians' Friend, and bought my '91 Jackson Dinky Reverse thru a mail order called Suncoast Music- it's been a fantastic guitar! Cost me $450 with the case, and it's still my main axe.

Z

Miles · 11-01-2005, 10:34 PM

One of my friends recently picked up a really nice tube amp on Ebay for pretty cheap.

**Bob Dole** · 12-22-2005, 03:37 PM

Bob Dole just ordered a Hartke A35 last night to go with the Dean Edge '04 Bartolini.

Anyone want to tell Bob Dole what a bad choice that was after the fact? (It's not for gigging...just practice/jamming around the house.)

redfan · 01-16-2006, 02:46 PM

For Bass amps, an Ampeg tubed is the only way to go.

10-31-2005, 02:31 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3009627 VARSITY	Where to buy amps? My son needs a bigger amp. I don't know chit about this stuff so I thought I'd ask for some expertise from my fellow Chief fans. He plays bass and has a little one thats okay but its no good for performing. He wants to do some gigs but he needs a bigger amp. I was thinking that a musical store is not going to be a very good place to get a good deal. Or maybe it is. I need some information. Anybody out there into music? Got any ideas?
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11-01-2005, 01:44 PM	#31
Munson Roy E. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Casino cash: $11829646	I've been to the Musician's Friend warehouse several times. Like everyone has said, thats where they try to sell off all their scratch and dents and customer returns. Some of the common problems with the amps are that they have a damaged speaker, torn grille, big dents or gouges in the cabinet, torn tolex, knobs that make a scratching sound when you adjust them, bad input jacks, bad electronics, etc. And a lot of their merchandise is the cheap stuff. You can find a good deal there, just make sure you play it thoroughly. Make sure the knobs don't sound scratchy with the amp on. And make sure you play it loud enough so you can hear if something doesn't sound right. There are a couple stores that you can visit also. There's Guitar Source on 95th and Quivira, across the street from Oak Park Mall. They've got some good stuff, but they are priced a bit high and have bad customer service(in my experience). In Lawrence, there is a place called Mass Street Music. They have good pricing and good customer service. Their website is www.massstreetmusic.com .
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11-01-2005, 04:39 PM	#34
asdf Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $2333479	FYI - Guitar Center music stores (two new ones just opened up in KC area) are basically a regular store front for musicians friend. Guitar Center owns Musicians Friend. I haven't spent much time there, but it appeared that they had pretty much the same pricing. That way, you can go and actually try out different amps before purchasing and still get the good MF pricing...
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11-01-2005, 09:55 PM	#37
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	I have been a bass player for 30 some years now and hav e always been a big bleiever in either Acoustic (now defunct) or Ampeg gear. I would recommend Guitar Source on 95th Street (Across from Oak Park Mall). They have a pretty good selection of amps and cabs. Unfortunately, going used (ebay for example) doesn't give you much of a warranty. Hope this helps a little.....
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11-01-2005, 10:25 PM	#38
Halfcan In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $7327995	I would suggest a music store.
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11-01-2005, 10:34 PM	#40
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1532400	One of my friends recently picked up a really nice tube amp on Ebay for pretty cheap.
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12-22-2005, 03:37 PM	#41
Bob Dole King Shit of **** Mountain Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texarkana, Texas Casino cash: $2454497	Bob Dole just ordered a Hartke A35 last night to go with the Dean Edge '04 Bartolini. Anyone want to tell Bob Dole what a bad choice that was after the fact? (It's not for gigging...just practice/jamming around the house.)
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01-16-2006, 02:46 PM	#42
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