shark_bite Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Just got an offer to trade a Patriot 1x12 for my Bassman. I LOVE my Bassman... but I kind of like the idea of the Patriot too... supposedly more like a Pro Reverb that could go tweed if pushed that way. Would you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 If you have an authentic '59 Bassman, I'd keep it. If you 'LOVE' your Bassman, I'd keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_bite Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 I probably ought to point out that my Bassman is a limited edition relic version of the current LTD (lacquered tweed) model. Not an original 59 although it certainly looks pretty close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm here to second 'fiddler! My experience is if you "LOVE" something, you'll regret getting rid of it. Yes, you will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longgonedaddy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I agree, keep the Bassman. You're going to miss that 4x10 sound more than anything else, as you can get close to the bassman sound with the patriot. I can't imagine going from that to a single speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Both would be great. Buy the Patriot if possible and then sell which one appeals to you most. Although you may wind up keeping both when they both are good in different ways. Patriots are pretty rare, if a replacement Bassman is easily available and you do trade, you could always sell the Patriot here and get another Bassman. How much does a Bassman cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Make the trade. KBP810 is making a Bassman head right now. You could always get him to make you one (for the right price!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I agree, keep the Bassman. You're going to miss that 4x10 sound more than anything else, as you can get close to the bassman sound with the patriot. I can't imagine going from that to a single speaker. +1 on that..I have friend who is a Fender amp fanatic, but the only amp he refuses to part with is his '59 Bassman RI.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Both would be great. Buy the Patriot if possible and then sell which one appeals to you most. Although you may wind up keeping both when they both are good in different ways. Patriots are pretty rare, if a replacement Bassman is easily available and you do trade, you could always sell the Patriot here and get another Bassman. How much does a Bassman cost? I'm with the HFan. I swapped my LTD in a deal for a Vibro King. I'm Still loving the King (thanks to KBP810). I wasn't without the LTD for a month before I was "shopping". Bottom line, never get rid of a viable, working amp you enjoy 'till after you have settled in with its replacement. Shall we call it "the girlfriend rule..."? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'm here to second 'fiddler! My experience is if you "LOVE" something, you'll regret getting rid of it. Yes, you will! But alas, LOVE IS BLIND! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr535 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Bottom line, never get rid of a viable, working amp you enjoy 'till after you have settled in with its replacement. Shall we call it "the girlfriend rule..."? Haaahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsanders Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 personally, i prefer the Patriot. a rare bird and a 1x12 is even rarer. but a very different sound than 4x10, esp. 4x10 AlNiCos. so, what i would do is have :icon_compress:both ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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