Lightweight Bass Head Recommendation

[LowEndGroover]

Hello all,
I'm looking for something powerful/lightweight and that can run max power with only one cab. My price range is around $500.

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

[jlepre]

Used. Genz Benz makes a bunch that fit your criteria. You would need a 4 ohm cab if running only one.

[nordyboy]

Shuttle or streamliner depending on taste. Excellent products with great support, I recommend without hesitation.

[JWP]

Ampeg pf500 is a solid choice and well within your budget...

[newbold]

used Mesa Walkabout for analog oomph?

[darius8]

Carvin BX500 or BX1500
GK MB500
MarkBass LM III

[main_sale]

+1 for the Genz-Benz line. I just got a Streamliner 900 to replace a shuttle 6.0. That one is for sale for $400. You can't go wrong with Genz-Benz.

[darius8]

Hartke LH1000 is 700 watts with an 8 ohm single cab in bridged mode. $499 new and about 20lbs.

[PotsdamBass8]

There are a lot of lightweight heads that run 500 watts from different companies... is there a specific sound or "standard" head that you prefer?

[:DChilis:D]

aguilar tonehammer or genz

[mam1862]

1. Streamliner 900
2. LMIII
3. GK MB Fusion

[LowEndGroover]

Originally Posted by PotsdamBass8

There are a lot of lightweight heads that run 500 watts from different companies... is there a specific sound or "standard" head that you prefer?

Outside of what I already mentioned, versatility is definitely key for me. Playing everything from Top 40, Funk, Rock in a cover band and like to "try" to play Jazz @ home.

Also, do any u recommend come with a built in compressor?

[darius8]

Carvin BX1500 or BX500, they both have compressors and the BX1500 has 3 semi-parametric eq while the BX500 has 2. Both have a graphic eq section on top of that. Versatility they are.

[Pilgrim]

Genz-Benz Shuttle 6.0 amps are available used and they are fantastic. At an incredible 3.75 pounds (yes...under 4 pounds), they put out 375W peak into 8 ohms, 600W peak into 4 ohms.

LOVE my Shuttle 6.0. Fantastic amp!

[rodl2005]

Ampeg PF500 has a built in compressor.

[wmheilma]

Look for a deal on a Genz-Benz! I picked up a new one for about $600 a while back. I am still scratching my head as to how this thing can sound so great, weigh so little, and not break.

[two fingers]

I own both the Walkabout and the GB Shuttle 6.0. While I like the Walkabout more, you can't really go wrong with either. You might be able to find a Walkabout for that used. The GB you can find in your range all day long no problem.

[ScottTunes]

Used TC Electronics RH450, if you like the Ampeg SVT tube tone and feel.

Used Eden WT550 or WT400 if you prefer a more uncolored sound...

Can't go wrong with any of the feather-weight amps listed in this thread though. Best to let your ears decide.

[darren1970]

Second-hand Genz Benz

[Sav'nBass]

Genz all the way. From what I have read the LMks and the TCs and the GKs and the Aggies are all good too but I have owned 3 GB heads and were all great.