ashdown vs gallien krueger!!!!

[TheBoyWithABass]

I m looking for a new amp and i hace selected those 3:
Gallien krueger mb112 (200w)
Ashdown Eb 180w
Ashdown t15-250w
Which one would you choose for practicing, and for small gigs?

[jeff7bass]

On that list, the Ashdown t15-250w. Wouldn't want to be caught short on a gig.

[4-string]

I would pay a little bit more and get the GK MB115. I've owned the MB115, as well as the Ashdown t15-250.

The Ashdown is OK, and if it had a tweeter would have been great, but it is way too heavy by today's standards IMO. The GK sounds great, and is very light weight.

[BigOldHarry]

I would also look at separate heads & cabs - - I'm not a fan of combos, as they limit your choices (I like both Ashdown and GK amps but not their cabs...)

[TheBoyWithABass]

Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

I would also look at separate heads & cabs - - I'm not a fan of combos, as they limit your choices (I like both Ashdown and GK amps but not their cabs...)

And which cab and head would you buy by less than 300 euros, because that my limit, i can't afford more!!

[TheBoyWithABass]

Originally Posted by 4-string

I would pay a little bit more and get the GK MB115. I've owned the MB115, as well as the Ashdown t15-250.

The Ashdown is OK, and if it had a tweeter would have been great, but it is way too heavy by today's standards IMO. The GK sounds great, and is very light weight.

Thanks 4-string, i think in the same way

[TheBoyWithABass]

And the sound quallity? I always have thought that ashdown sounds much better than gk

[BigOldHarry]

Yikes... Well, let's say that's $450 or thereabouts....

First, I'd buy used gear since you'll get more for you money...

I'd buy an old GK400RB head for $125 (they can be had on ebay or here), leaving me with $325 for a cab. I've seen plenty of nice SWR Goliath cabs going for less than that...

New - You're kind of hosed, and for that $$ I'd have no idea what I'd get.

For actual small gigs - as in parties / coffee houses, you can get away with a little combo amp... but anything bigger than that you get limited in a hurry.

[Edgar664]

I have the Ashdown Eb 180 and I like it very much, enough for small gigs and if I have the PA support I use the DI which I think is very good. It doesn't have a tweter like the GK I think but that's fine for me (I hate tweeters), and I like better the EQ section.

[TheBoyWithABass]

Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

Yikes... Well, let's say that's $450 or thereabouts....

First, I'd buy used gear since you'll get more for you money...

I'd buy an old GK400RB head for $125 (they can be had on ebay or here), leaving me with $325 for a cab. I've seen plenty of nice SWR Goliath cabs going for less than that...

New - You're kind of hosed, and for that $$ I'd have no idea what I'd get.

For actual small gigs - as in parties / coffee houses, you can get away with a little combo amp... but anything bigger than that you get limited in a hurry.

It seems to be a good advice, but i can't afford it now (or in half a year)
Thanks!

[jeff7bass]

Originally Posted by 4-string

I would pay a little bit more and get the GK MB115. I've owned the MB115, as well as the Ashdown t15-250.

The Ashdown is OK, and if it had a tweeter would have been great, but it is way too heavy by today's standards IMO. The GK sounds great, and is very light weight.

I would do that too.

[oldcatfish]

I'd get a GK (and I agree with the MB115 suggestion). Then, I'd add a powered speaker, the new GK powered cab that's coming out, or a 2nd GK MB115 combo later--if I needed more volume.

I have a Roland Cube 100 bass with only 100 watts and a 12 inch speaker. It has a speaker extension output, but I have never used it...I just line out into a powered speaker when I need more.

I do agree though, that if you can afford a separate head/cab, it would be the preferable option.

[Casperrobo]

I had an Ashdown EB 180 and I loved it, very punchy and warm, no experience with the GK, would love to try one