Looking for a small combo for studio work

[metanoiastudios]

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a combo rig to use at my studio...I really don't need a large rig, as I will only be using this to record. I like the sound of a nice 10"...would even entertain the idea of something like a 8" or 5" (Phil Jones comes to mind here). I'm more interested in tone than I am in low end, if that makes sense...

Any good suggestions (aside from the typical Ampeg B-15 recommendations)? My budget is about $700-$800.

Thank you!!!

[AMJBASS]

I have had really good results with my Gallien Krueger MB150S combo in the studio(both mic'ing the speaker, or using the DI which is very clean). Its small, portable, and has a tone that really sits nicely in a mix. You can find them used for under $500 frequently.

[carlos840]

Maybe a used Mesa Walkabout scout!
Best combo ive played

[JxBass]

Originally Posted by metanoiastudios

Any good suggestions (aside from the typical Ampeg B-15 recommendations)?

Ampeg BA112? GK MB150S/E?

[Chrisk-K]

Genz Benz Shuttle 3?

[JxBass]

Originally Posted by Chrisk-K

Genz Benz Shuttle 3?

Good call. In combo version, per OT, Shuttle 3.0-8/T or 3.0-10/T.

[Jim Nazium]

I love my Phil Jones Super Flightcase (6x5", 250W) but it's a little over your budget. Super clean sound and super quiet - no hiss or hum at all. Seems like a good choice for studio work.

[PaulNYC]

Line6 studio 110

[pasta4lnch]

What type of tone, style of music you after? I get good results from my epi valve jr guitar amp. I also occasionally use my minimark w a sm57 for a nice smooth tone.

[SteveC]

Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0-10T combo.
Great DI as well.

[4Mal]

I would be thinking small tube amp or direct. Avalon U5 / Reddi in the later case. Fender Princeton or Deluxe Reverb and a 1x15 extension cab with a Jensen, etc. If you could cmbine the guitar rig and bass rig budgets then a Princeton Reverb and a U5 can sound freakin awsome for bass...

[rpsands]

B50R would be my choice for a bargain combo for studio work if you're set on a combo.

I'd suggest a good DI as well, for sure. Always a good idea to take a clean direct sound you can use with plugins and junk later or to fill out the combo's holes.

[AN0INTD]

I would like to suggest an SWR Baby Blue II combo(2x8). Fantastic tone! There are alot more smaller and lighter combos out there, but this one sounded so good. It has a tube pre which you can swap out to get different flavors. My fave was a NOS JAN 5751. I really miss it, but I traded it for an R-Bass....worth it.

[Chef]

The two combos I like best in the studio are Mesa Walkabout and SWR Super Redhead.
Both have very nice DI's; and great tone that mic's well.

[metanoiastudios]

Originally Posted by pasta4lnch

What type of tone, style of music you after? I get good results from my epi valve jr guitar amp. I also occasionally use my minimark w a sm57 for a nice smooth tone.

I record anything from folk to death metal, so I need something that can sound pretty neutral, but will take pedals such as the VTBass well.

Lots of awesome suggestions. Thanks guys!

[JimmyM]

well if it's neutral they want, they can go direct and get that. you definitely want a tube amp with a good vintage sounding cab, probably not over 50w, probably a 115 or 112. aside from the b-15, there's fenders, maybe an old sunn, ashdown's got a new combo that looks like the 70's b-15n coming out. if you have any guitar amps already, you could try wiring them to a cab more suited for bass, or just keeping the volume down on the guitar cab so it doesn't blow.

[jeff7bass]

You could get this dynomite combo;

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...p?product=MB12

and still have enough for this extension.

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...?product=112AG

Get them covered in TWEED for a killer looking 250w mini stack. The combo is 200w by itself.

[Hugh Jass]

My two bits:

SWR Workingpro 12 or Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0 10T

[metanoiastudios]

Originally Posted by jeff7bass

You could get this dynomite combo;

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...p?product=MB12

and still have enough for this extension.

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...?product=112AG

Get them covered in TWEED for a killer looking 250w mini stack. The combo is 200w by itself.

Whoa, that combo looks killer! I take it you own one? Can it get a little dirty if need be (for rock)? I could see getting great results by miking both the 6" speaker and the tweeter, and combining both signals with a DI.

[jeff7bass]

I have the MB10 version. Great little amp.