Looking to buy first amp/cab - Help?

[jordancayne]

I'm currently saving to get me an amp/cab, and a good one. I want a strong, tight, punching bass sound - that's the best way I know how to describe it. I've been looking into different name brands, and at bassists I like. Tim Foreman is at the top of my list, and he plays GK (Did play Ampeg in the earlier years), and I haven't really heard negative feedback of GK stuff.

All this aside, can yall help me out? I'm looking to spend between $2000 and $3000, because one thing I've learned is you get what you pay for. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[canadian*eh]

For Me It is GK Heads and SWR Cabs...been doing it that way for over 10 years and Love it!!! Am Running 2 SWR Goliath 410's and WOW...They are all you said you wanted...strong,tight and Very Punchy and deep!!! And as for my GK 1001rb II... BEST AMP EVER!!! Loud as Hell and will do jut about anything you want!!! Best Of Luck with your search!!! Cheers Mate!!~Elliot

[somegeezer]

I'm using the GK 1001RB-II and Laney NX410 cabs. I woulda rather be playing through GK RBH 410s, but the Laney was the most I could afford. Still sounds brilliant and I will be using this set up for a while I think. The head and 1 cab cost me around £1000. Not sure how much that is in $$$$. I do have a 2nd cab, but shhh. I didn't pay for it. ;] So that set up is about £1500. I would guess that is close to £2000. So you could go for some better quality cabs like the SWR mentioned above. I'd recommend 2 GK RBH 410s.