I just bought a Herbert and shouldn’t have. The wifey will not be happy when she discovers this one? Unfortunately I may have to let it go. I just love the massive tight low end of the Herbert. It is to me the king amp. My other amps just can’t touch it. Is there an amp out there for $1k or less that can do the massive low end brutality similar to the Herbert? Nitro, VHT/Fryette....?
Can a Splawn Nitro hang with a Herbert? Can anything for $1k
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rottingcorpse
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Not in my opinion. Herb is king!
But you could get a sub,and all your amps will have massive low end. May not be as tight,but whatever...
But you could get a sub,and all your amps will have massive low end. May not be as tight,but whatever...
bubbastain
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The Nitro is a bad ass amp period. I've played both, but not side by side. The Nitro from what I remember is more my thing.
MetalHeadMike
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I've owned the Herbert MKI and will probably own another someday because of its low end and the sag factor of the gain structure.
Now having said that, I recently picked up a Splawn QR drop B+, and I think the low end is every bit as deep and thumping as the Herbert; its MASSIVE with those really deep sub-low frequencies that hit you in the same way the Herbert's do IMO.
The D60 I have also has a ridiculously deep punchy low end. Bass response is IMMENSE with this amp as well.
Now having said that, I recently picked up a Splawn QR drop B+, and I think the low end is every bit as deep and thumping as the Herbert; its MASSIVE with those really deep sub-low frequencies that hit you in the same way the Herbert's do IMO.
The D60 I have also has a ridiculously deep punchy low end. Bass response is IMMENSE with this amp as well.
Crunchtime
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rottingcorpse":838ftvkd said:
Or add a VFE Standout to that sub. I just got a Standout and it has blown me away. Maxon OD808 may finally be dethroned. You literally can decide precisely the level of tightness you desire.
rickenbacker198
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Sell your other amps .. Herbert will haunt you
Tone Monster
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Herbert low end is great in person and that’s where it ends.
RedB4Black
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Zachalou":1ut07zmd said:
No boost needed on an UL. I own a Herbert and UL and I’d say the UL wins!
I gotta say Herbert is a UNIQUE beast.
My Splawn's are excellent amps, LOVE them, yet they are not sub $1K.
You're literally comparing things to a $4K Diezel. Apples to oranges my friend.
Herbert was my first Diezel and I will have it as long as I play.
Not just for the low end, it is amazingly versatile as well, IMO.
I say do what you can to keep it.
YMMV, yet better to ask for forgiveness than permission
My Splawn's are excellent amps, LOVE them, yet they are not sub $1K.
You're literally comparing things to a $4K Diezel. Apples to oranges my friend.
Herbert was my first Diezel and I will have it as long as I play.
Not just for the low end, it is amazingly versatile as well, IMO.
I say do what you can to keep it.
YMMV, yet better to ask for forgiveness than permission
Metlupass2
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What's the average price of a used Herbert?
RedB4Black
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Metlupass2":1sk2tlw7 said:
People ask for more, but a used Mk1 is selling for $2k or less these days. Mk2 maybe $2,300. A little more if you buy a used one from a retailer. I just bought a brand new herbert and 412 FL cab from MF for less than I paid for the first herbert I bought in 2006
mhenson42":y1ydu8cy said:Metlupass2":y1ydu8cy said:
People ask for more, but a used Mk1 is selling for $2k or less these days. Mk2 maybe $2,300. A little more if you buy a used one from a retailer. I just bought a brand new herbert and 412 FL cab from MF for less than I paid for the first herbert I bought in 2006
WOW!!!!!! Nice deal there
