Bassman clones?

Springywheel

Edit: no longer after a JTM45 

Hey guys, I'm looking for recommendations of 5f6 amp heads that are close to original spec. Any specific amp builders I should check out? 

Edit: I will probably have to prioritise UK based builders I think, so I can avoid customs tax/import fees etc. 

ryanverbena

I bought my JTM45 reissue head second hand for £700 a couple of years ago. 

If you keep an eye out they come up reasonably frequently on eBay/gumtree etc. 

Unless you were specifically insisting on a clone to avoid the Marshall brand?

exocet

Ceriatones are very good. They've been making those models since 2008 so they shouldn't be too hard to find on the 2nd hand Market?

Springywheel

@ryanverbena Just clones mate 

@exocet they must be pretty good as I dont see them pop up used much  

Alex335

@Springywheel ;

take a look at the metro amp type kits 

Ive built a couple of JTM 45's and  50 Watt super bass plexi's based on the Metro amp spec kits which are the original circuits and can confirm they sound outstanding. ive had marshalls reissues and a couple of freedman's too all great amps but the kits sound much more open and detailed to my ears.

I also added a NFB switch to one of my JTM 45's so its switchable between Bassman Spec and Marshall 

just installed some NOS mustards 

steven70

Was looking at this Mojave thing on ebay the other day as it's near me. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186210534826

Not sure how authentic the design is and no connection with seller etc... just in case of interest.

ElectricXII

Alex335 said:

@Springywheel ;

take a look at the metro amp type kits 

Ive built a couple of JTM 45's and  50 Watt super bass plexi's based on the Metro amp spec kits which are the original circuits and can confirm they sound outstanding. ive had marshalls reissues and a couple of freedman's too all great amps but the kits sound much more open and detailed to my ears.

I also added a NFB switch to one of my JTM 45's so its switchable between Bassman Spec and Marshall 

just installed some NOS mustards 

What's the PCB on the right of the photo? Effects loop?

Alex335

@ElectricXII  yes it’s a metro amp fx loop, it’s not the best solution if you drive the amp hard but I play with just a bit of hair on the note and drive the amp with pedals and that’s enough to get the dirt I need and keep delays and verb clean enough 

Fingers657

The Electro Harmonix MIG 50 head according to JHS pedals Josh Scott is like a Bassman .

Springywheel

Sorry, I re edited my original post.. I'm no longer considering a JTM45, at least not for now 

horsehead

Ceriatone are still amazing, I loved my old Bassman head from years ago, absolute unit and sounded amazing, should never have sold it really. 
Also I have the Wienbrock ME-5 which is a bassman with a 2x12" so a lot easier to manage, you might be able to pick one up fairly cheap!

Springywheel

@horsehead thanks for the suggestion, I'll be on the lookout for one of those - tempted to splurge new on a ceriatone though if my navigator LP sells, cos I'm too impatient 

horsehead

@Springywheel ;The Ceriatone is beautiful mate, won't regret that

Springywheel

The ceriatone is still an option, but just wondering if there are any UK based boutiquers that do a good Bassman? The import tax thing worries me. 

Edit; think I might be in for Superlead as well. I reckon these could make a great duo. 

victorludorum

MJW made a Bassman clone I seem to remember. It was up for sale on here for a while.

victorludorum

This one:

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/204673/

I see that this is the one @horsehead had.

Modulus_Amps

Rift, Gartone, lazyJ, 633, myself could all build you a really nice bassman clone that sounds great and is nice to look at too.
 Depends if you want new, your budget and time scale. No one will be sitting with stock.

Fingers657

These are brilliant heads based on original Bassman .

https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/amp-head/electro-harmonix-mig-50-amp-50w-valve-guitar-amplifier-head

Chris_J

Check out Flynn Amps in Glasgow too. I've got one of their Tweed Super clones and it's awesome! https://www.flynnamps.com/

Springywheel

victorludorum said:

This one:

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/204673/

I see that this is the one @horsehead had.

Thank you!

Appreciate the suggestions - I've made a note of all those names; something tells me I'm gonna want more amps at some stage...

horsehead

victorludorum said:

This one:

https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/204673/

I see that this is the one @horsehead had.

And it's a bloody classic! Great sounding Bassman