15" Combos

bassben86 · #1 01-08-2011, 07:40 PM

Hey everyone - I am looking into getting a 15" combo to play around my place because I don't play out as much now, just church and whatnot - I'm trying to find a 15" combo that is nice standalone to practice with but can run an Ext cab (another 15) if I were to play out here and there. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions. And yes, I know there are plenty of 2x10 combos that can run extensions but I'm looking for a dual 15 set up.

Thanks!
Ben

Bass_Thumper · #2 01-08-2011, 09:41 PM

I play a Mark Bass Jeff Berlin signature 1x15 combo and love it. Check them out when you get a chance.

ThisisCraigP · #3 01-08-2011, 09:47 PM

HUGE+1 to the Jeff Berlin combo. That 15 can handle some nasty lows. I was tempted to pick up the headless version of it (NY 151) but I want a Orange obc115

It's also really lightweight. Well worth the money. Those NY cabs totally trump the traveller series.

xjeremiahx · #4 01-08-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bass_Thumper

I play a Mark Bass Jeff Berlin signature 1x15 combo and love it. Check them out when you get a chance.

Bingo.
If you didn't need the extension cab, I'd say go with the GK MB115, but needing that extension cab out, go with the Jeff Berlin.

ThisisCraigP · #5 01-08-2011, 10:07 PM

Eh, GK MB15 is alright. Not bad but it didn't blow me away. Maybe I didn't spend enough time with it.

Beersurgeon · #6 01-08-2011, 10:27 PM

I use an Acoustic B200 that has a 15" and a port for extension cabs. Also a DI XLR port for a PA. I supplement the B200 with a 210. The sound and tone of the B200 is awesome and I play a 5'er and I can hit the low B without issue. They are fairly inexpensive from GC.

JimmyM · #7 01-08-2011, 10:37 PM

a lot of good ones out there but the one i'm waiting to try is the solid state ampeg portaflex combos. if they're as good at copping b-15 tones as the micro vr is at copping svt tones, i think they'll be the ones to get. not out till march, though.

CostaBass · #8 01-09-2011, 12:03 AM

Acoustic 136, loud and room for another speaker out.

xring · #9 01-09-2011, 11:01 AM

GK is coming out with the powered extension cabs for the MB series. I'm very happy with my MB115. The prospect of adding another powered cab is intriguing even though I don't need it.

oldcatfish · #10 01-09-2011, 12:50 PM

I play at several area churches, and they usually have a 15 inch combo available. I've played Line6 Lowdown, Peavey TNT, Acoustic B200, Crate, and Fender Rumble. To me, the Acoustic has the best tone. And I didn't need to turn it past 1/2 volume to completely overpower a loud drummer--just fooling around before rehearsal.

If I were going to buy a combo, I'd look at Markbass, GK, and other lightweight combos. But if I wasn't planning on lugging it around everyday, I'd consider the Acoustic B200.

stiles72 · #11 01-09-2011, 12:58 PM

The Ampeg B-100R is a great little 15" combo if you can find one used. Might only be 100 watts, but it's a loud 100 watts into a 4 ohm speaker. But if you are looking to add another speaker and need more watts - keep an eye on the new solid state Portaflex amps coming this spring from Ampeg

oldcatfish · #12 01-09-2011, 01:36 PM

I forgot about the Ampeg. I've played that one too....I still recommend the Acoustic. I prefer the acoustic's tone. The Ampeg combo that I played had a great tuner built in though. The Acoustic doesn't have one.