Need advice on a combo.

Simo98 · #1 08-18-2010, 01:13 AM

Hey guys, im in the market (as usual) but this time for a combo amp.

You see, my current rig consists of an ancient Peavey MK III combo (15") and a 2x10 cab, unfortunately this means when a mate calls me up to come around and jam, I have to pack up a load of gear, the amp itself is also what I would call "Stupidly heavy", and then put it in the back of the car, only to unpack and use for an hour or two, then pack it back up at 6am so I can get home to work on time.

What I really need is something that is small(ish) but packs a bit of a punch. It needs to keep up with an average sized drum kit and about a guitar, which is normally playing though either an old Fender Vibro-Champ 6w (Cranked) or a 15w hybrid.

I've been eyeing off those little orange combo's lately, anyone have an experience with them?

Also, cheaper = better as its only really for convenience, i'll take my whole rig if im not in a hurry (or just not lazy), so nobody say Mesa Walkabout.

pnut166 · #2 08-18-2010, 01:34 AM

I have a Line 6 LD150. used, it was pretty cheap, and I love it. Not heavy, and tilts back. EQ presets, some decent amp models. It gets pretty darn loud, too. I know Line 6 gear gets slagged alot, but I love it. I also have one of their small Spider II guitar amps - love it too.

puddin tame · #3 08-18-2010, 01:38 AM

I've got a peavey max115.

It's 60w but it sounds like it's well into the hundreds (it's good enough for bar gigs at the least un-supported), sort of bulky but not nearly as bad as what you've got there. cheap as dirt and amazing sound if you can track one down, not sure if they're still made