Good 1x15 Combo

Lovep · #1 05-03-2011, 09:24 AM

Looking for suggestions on a really good 1x15 combo in the $700-$1500 price range? Playing on a Lakland 5-string basses (fretted and fretless).

Thoughts/suggestions??

Thanks

electracoyote · #2 05-03-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovep

Looking for suggestions on a really good 1x15 combo in the $700-$1500 price range? Playing on a Lakland 5-string basses (fretted and fretless).

Thoughts/suggestions??

Thanks

Mark Bass CMD151P

LAPetrarca · #3 05-03-2011, 09:30 AM

Personally, based on my recent purchase of a GK MB112 lightweight combo, I ordered it's big brother, the MB115. Well under $700 too.

Lots of talk about other lightweight GK combos around these parts as well. Take a look and listen for yourself.

Lovep · #4 05-03-2011, 09:34 AM

Any thoughts on the Bassman TV 15?

Bass Club Mark · #5 05-03-2011, 09:34 AM

SWR Working Pro 15 @ $699. Big, round tone, with definition.

BBQV · #6 05-03-2011, 02:17 PM

Mesa/Boogie Walkabout Scout!
Maybe stretching your budget a bit, but combos doesn't get any better than that...

BrianS198 · #7 05-03-2011, 02:20 PM

+1 to the GK MB115.

Bassdirty · #8 05-03-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovep

Any thoughts on the Bassman TV 15?

I've played it.
I like it,Though it doesn't seem very loud to me.
Rich/juicy tone outa that though.(only way I can describe it)

Its my "go to" amp when I'm screwin around at the little music store near my house.

You didn't say what type of music or sounds you like..as it may not be the most versatile...or the best amp for metal.

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SolomonHelsing · #9 05-03-2011, 02:30 PM

If you can buy them where you are i would go with one of the Ashdown range
They're 3 different ranges, kind of Beginner, Intermediate and Pro level.
Electric Blue 180w (EB) : $495
MAG EVO II 300w: $690
ABM EVO III 500w: $1,190

Just my personal suggestion

Russell L · #10 05-03-2011, 02:31 PM

I have an early 90s Trace Elliot GP7 that really sounds good, but weighs 78 lbs. I think they call it a 7215 now. One of the best sounding amps I've played. It sold for $1100, or so, back then.

I agree that the Markbass 151P combo looks good, and probably sounds good. Very portable.

**JxBass** · #11 05-03-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by electracoyote

Mark Bass CMD151P

+1, a great little box. The Jeff Berlin model is also worth consideration.

TN WOODMAN · #12 05-03-2011, 02:45 PM

Highly recommend the Berlin combo. Like Jeff I don't like tweeters in bass cabs either. Hoping Markbass will release an aux. cab for this model, but will one day get the NY151(and turn tweeter off) if they don't. I also like the front control panel over the CMD151P's top/rear mounted.

I do want to check out the new Ampeg solid state Portaflex and 1-15 and 2-10 cabs. I have a feeling I'll still like the 1-15 best. Early reports I read seem to prefer the 350 watt versus the 500 watt head for it's simpler user friendliness.

6jase5 · #13 05-03-2011, 02:52 PM

Love my Ampeg B100R so much that I have two of them. Got them both used, one for about $225 and the other for $165 if I recall.

Heavy, yes, reliable, oh yeah. Pretty loud as well for only 100w.

dalkowski · #14 05-03-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 6jase5

Heavy, yes, reliable, oh yeah. Pretty loud as well for only 100w.

Describes my Hartke A100!

BIGEJ2 · #15 05-03-2011, 02:55 PM

When looking for a new amp last summer, I went back and forth between the Fender TV and Markbass Jeff Berlin liking each one equally. I ended up buying the TV simply because of availability.

steamthief · #16 05-03-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 6jase5

Love my Ampeg B100R so much that I have two of them. Got them both used, one for about $225 and the other for $165 if I recall.

Heavy, yes, reliable, oh yeah. Pretty loud as well for only 100w.

This. You can buy one for home and one for the practice space well within your budget.

TN WOODMAN · #17 05-03-2011, 03:04 PM

I too was looking at the Berlin and the Fender TV 15. Perfect Bass had the TV on closeout for like 679 and sold out while I decided.Everyone else was getting 999.

Wound up getting my Berlin for I think 935 during a promotion at GC. The lighter weight and ability to add a second cab tipped the scales.

The Fender is already @ 4 ohms and no ability to add a second cab. Loved the tone and look of the Fender very much.

Seems a lot of folks are getting away from 15s, but I can't help it, still the way to go for me.

Russell L · #18 05-03-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TN WOODMAN

I too was looking at the Berlin and the Fender TV 15. Perfect Bass had the TV on closeout for like 679 and sold out while I decided.Everyone else was getting 999.

Wound up getting my Berlin for I think 935 during a promotion at GC. The lighter weight and ability to add a second cab tipped the scales.

The Fender is already @ 4 ohms and no ability to add a second cab. Loved the tone and look of the Fender very much.

Seems a lot of folks are getting away from 15s, but I can't help it, still the way to go for me.

How do you like the sound without a horn or tweeter?

Lovep · #19 05-03-2011, 03:54 PM

I was asking about the Fender TV because I found a decent deal on one (~$700). The sound is very nice. I think I may bite on this one...

Thanks for all the advice folks. Keep in coming...

Fendbassfan · #20 05-03-2011, 04:09 PM

I know someone must've already said thus but It seems to me a seperate amp/cab ua a no brainer. Much more versatility and thw possibilitiws to mix and match are endless.