Marshall VBA400 Head and VBC412 Cab

WorseThanSid! · #1 11-07-2010, 06:01 PM

Hi guys,

I would appreciate a bit of advice......

I am looking to upgrade to a head + cab set-up as opposed to the combo I have at the moment (Line 6 LD Pro 300).

I own a 2005 Rick 4003 and have tried a few head and cab combinations but the one that blew me away was the Marshall VBA400 head and associated VBC412 cab....it sounded awesome!

I play in an indie covers band in small and medium sized venues but want a versatile rig that would only need limited upgrading if we were to move on to bigger venues.

Any advice / thoughts / recommendations / issues with this set-up would be appreciated before I commit £1500 of my hard-earned pretty green.

Cheers!

Matt Dean · #2 11-07-2010, 06:06 PM

If it blows you away, I'd go for it if I were you! IMO, the ultimate authority regarding what you should play... is you.

Rumblefisher · #3 11-07-2010, 06:11 PM

This thing is going to be a pain in the ass to schlep around.

How big are your venues? 2 15's and a good amp like a Thunderfunk 750A will be muuuuch easier to move around and will provide more than enough volume and substance to play even in front of a thousand people.

Kwin Smith · #4 11-07-2010, 06:12 PM

I'd say that's definitely a step up! If you dig it, go with it. They are rare on this side of the pond.

RCCollins · #5 11-07-2010, 06:13 PM

That is a serious amp. there's no question about it. i'm not surprised that it blows you away, not in the slightest.

WorseThanSid! · #6 11-07-2010, 06:13 PM

Great advice Matt. Thanks. Just really looking for some confirmation for peace of mind!

SMUTWORLD · #7 11-07-2010, 06:15 PM

....is the rig of death!

Even better with (2) VBC412 cabs!!!!

SactoBass · #8 11-07-2010, 06:18 PM

OP:

I was in a Yes tribute band from 2000 to 2003. I played a Chris Squire Limited Edition Ric 4003CS bass through a Marshall VBA400 amp. I did not have the Marshall cab you are referring to. I played the amp through a pair of Mesa 4x10 cabs.

I can tell you that the VBA400 amp sounded fantastic. It will provide more volume than you would ever need. Great tube tone!

WorseThanSid! · #9 11-07-2010, 06:18 PM

Thanks CFclef. Currently play to about 100-200, but more recently have played to 500 plus. And the rest of the band are pretty good at lifting!

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WorseThanSid! · #10 11-07-2010, 06:27 PM

Cheers SactoBass and Smutworld...those are the affirmation comment I am seeking!

nysbob · #11 11-07-2010, 06:27 PM

It's a serious pro rig that will cover a lot of different stage environments. What's to not like?

Rumblefisher · #12 11-07-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorseThanSid!

Thanks CFclef. Currently play to about 100-200, but more recently have played to 500 plus. And the rest of the band are pretty good at lifting!

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Haha...well in that case more power to you! (and them).

Have you checked out the Ashdown BTA? It's another behemoth.

Matt Dean · #13 11-07-2010, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCCollins

That is a serious amp. there's no question about it. i'm not surprised that it blows you away, not in the slightest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nysbob

It's a serious pro rig that will cover a lot of different stage environments. What's to not like?

+ 1... it is a serious pro rig.

WorseThanSid! · #14 11-08-2010, 04:37 AM

Thanks guys for all your responses.....much appreciated!

That has definately sealed it ..... I will be parting with a lot of my hard-earned in the very near future but well worth it for a "serious pro rig" or the one I like best "the rig of death"!

SMUTWORLD · #15 11-08-2010, 06:11 AM

... I've played lounge gigs with the head and one 412 cab, and 3000 seaters with the full stack....always delivered the goods.