Marshall MBC410

TheFlashSawyer · #1 02-01-2012, 10:37 AM

Just bought this cabinet as i couldn't resist the price especially for the 600 watt power feature. Next I need to buy a good enough head to power it but nothing TOO expensive. Thinking of something in between 350w and 500w at 4 ohms output.

Can any experienced gear heads recommend a good amp to run this cabinet, at a reasonable student budget price?

Thanks in advance.

tom once dead · #2 02-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Why not just get the MB450H?

That was my first 'real' amp, sounded great and was pretty cheap too.

TheFlashSawyer · #3 02-01-2012, 07:26 PM

Hmm, I'm against it because I've heard Marshall's more modern bass gear has gone terrible, sounds stupid considering I just bought that cabinet I know but I figured the head is more important so why not buy that cabinet (which will most certainly do the job) and put the majority of my funding into a better quality head.

runmikeyrun · #4 02-01-2012, 09:22 PM

Hartke 3500. Relatively cheap, very flexible, lots of features, and reliable.

tom once dead · #5 02-03-2012, 06:08 AM

I wouldn't say it's gone terrible, they've just done a cheaper more affordable line of bass amps.

As far as some other options go, the Hartke 5500/3500 are both very solid, nice sounding and durable heads that don't break the bank. If you're prepared to spend a little more, the Markbass LMIII and Genz Benz shuttle's are both very nice heads.

parapentep70 · #6 02-03-2012, 07:34 AM

I was VERY happy with the sound and loudness from my MB4410 combo. I sold it just because it was heavy as hell. Very flexible, versatile, quiet, even cool looking. The new owner is also very happy. I think I left a mini-review of my combo short ago. The RH450 + MBC4410 is very similar but (slightly) easier to transport and ported.

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