Help me pick a combo amp. . .suggestions?

mowburger · #1 01-08-2011, 11:41 AM

Well my GK 700RBmkII took a dump on me, makes a horrible hum thru a bunch of diff cabs no matter what is plugged into the input or return. I havn't been too happy lately lugging my head and an 80lb 4x10 cab around for gigs anyway, sooooo I'm looking for a LOUD and light(<50lb) combo. I like the new GK's especially the MB212. What I need help with is suggestions for other combo amp's that have about the same amount of cone area as a 212 and are LOUD(500+w?) and light (<50lb) my budget is under $1000 I will check out and try to play thru any suggestions, tone is subjective, but I find my tone is more or less in my bass and fingers, any qaulity amp I've played thru has a good working tone I can fine tune to my liking. That being said, I prefer 12's to 10's but I am open.

If I don't find a combo that does it for me, I'll prob go with my pedalBoard and buy a 1000w+ poweramp as this affords me use of different cabs in different venues, I just really like the idea of a one trip load in with a lt wt combo in one hand and bass in the other.

If it matters I play mostly guitar driven ROCK music, loud drums, two Marshall tube half stacks. so LOUD is kinda key, not to pump the venue full of sound(usually have PA support) but loud enough for that kind of stage volume.

Thanx in advance guys, I love TB!

shawshank72 · #2 01-08-2011, 11:49 AM

GK MB212 500w 2x12 combo 35lbs
Its all you will need, believe me.
You already mentioned it, you should just buy it.

mowburger · #3 01-08-2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:

GK MB212 500w 2x12 combo 35lbs
Its all you will need, believe me.
You already mentioned it, you should just buy it.

Thats what I gathered from reviews and threads here. It seems like it fits the bill, and it's in my budget. It is def high on the list right now, just searching for other suggestions that are simmilar in spec, thanx tho for your +1

flowlikeocean · #4 01-08-2011, 12:08 PM

I had an MB212, and the quality is hit and miss as far as I'm concerned. Both the first unit I got, and then the second unit that they replaced it with had issues, and I decided to give up on them. However, a friend of mine has one, and the thing sings; it may be worth it to find a good one, even if the search takes a while, I just didn't have the patience.

mowburger · #5 01-08-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flowlikeocean

I had an MB212, and the quality is hit and miss as far as I'm concerned. Both the first unit I got, and then the second unit that they replaced it with had issues, and I decided to give up on them. However, a friend of mine has one, and the thing sings; it may be worth it to find a good one, even if the search takes a while, I just didn't have the patience.

Yeah, I read that some guys had probs, GK is pretty good about trying to replace sub-par units, I wouldn't mind returning/replacing until I get a good one.

any other ideas? brands,models?

mowburger · #6 01-09-2011, 05:07 PM

just giving a Sunday bump for more opinions, thanx all for input.

I'm still vexed...

gjbassist · #7 01-09-2011, 05:10 PM

How about a Carvin BR510N combo. They are 10's, not 12's though. 500 watts and light enough to carry by one handle! As a mater of fact I just put mine up for sale today in the classified section!

mowburger · #8 01-09-2011, 07:07 PM

too many choices!!!! arrrrggghhhh. I'm not sure what I'll go for yet, I'd like to get something once and for all and be done with it. gas not withstanding

BTW GJ, nice avatar!