Need Big Power In A Small Package

[Rick in Dixie]

I need some ideals for a new Amp, I want big power but I want to travel light, I play with a professional Southern Gospel Quartet, 4 piece band, Piano, Drums, Steel Guitar and of course Bass. I've been lugging a Peavey TNT 115 around too long, it's heavy and I'm getting older. I normally go through the PA system as well. Can someone suggest a good Amp that will produce at least 300 watts but be able to be used with a 2/12 cabinet, I don't really want a combo unit, I have space issues on the Bus and I know a 2/12 will be easier fit in the stowage. any ideals would be appreciated. Budget is flexible but I would like to keep as much money in my pocket as I can if you know what I mean.........Thank Guys

[jmattbassplaya]

Markbass little mark 3 is really nice.

[Bass Junkie]

For about the same money as you would spend on a MarkBass you can get one of these:

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...?product=B2000

1300 watts and weighs 14 lbs.

[DrVenkman]

I know you said no combos, but take a look at the new Gallien-Krueger (MB210 or MB212). Light, loud, DI out, and in each case not much bigger than just a cab. The 212 is 500 watts and weights about 36 lbs.

The Genz Benz Shuttles are very nice, but pricier. I know less about them, but Mark Bass has some very light weight, powerful heads that are quite popular around here.

[JimmyM]

nowadays pretty much everybody has a really light micro-amp except aguilar and hartke. but the two big players in the game currently are markbass and genz-benz. i used to own a markbass little mark 2 and loved it. only reason i sold it is because i went back to tube amps full-time. they no longer make the lm2, but the current lm3 is the same basic amp, and they also have a preamp tube-equipped lm tube. i've also played a couple of the genz benz shuttle series amps and loved them too, but they're a bit different tonal flavor than markbass, though no less good...just different. unfortunately, those are the only ones i've played so i can't tell you much about the other ones.

as for 212 cabs, i don't know much about them, although the genz benz uber 212t and neox 212t get a lot of love on here.

i'm sure others will chime in with their favorites as well, but that's what i know.

[burl0029]

Originally Posted by DrVenkman

I know you said no combos, but take a look at the new Gallien-Krueger (MB210 or MB212). Light, loud, DI out, and in each case not much bigger than just a cab. The 212 is 500 watts and weights about 36 lbs.

I'll second this. I just got the MB212 and it's fantastic. I've played the 210 and it sounds really good as well.

[silky smoove]

For not a lot of cash, I would definitely take a look at what Markbass has to offer... I'd also look at what my sig has to offer

[RickenBoogie]

All I can offer is what works for me, a Mesa Walkabout head, (best tone from a hybrid amp, ever), through a Genz Benz Uber 212. Smokin hot rig, with enough power and volume to play hard rock, 4 pc band.

[countrybass007]

Orange Tiny Terror Bass amp and the cabinet of your choice. Not real cheap, but a great amp the size of a lunchbox with 500 watts to either 8 ohm or 4 ohm.

[LARUMBLE]

Originally Posted by Bass Junkie

For about the same money as you would spend on a MarkBass you can get one of these:

http://www.carvinguitars.com/product...?product=B2000

1300 watts and weighs 14 lbs.

+1

[StuartV]

If you're normally going through a PA, then a 2x10 should probably work for you. In which case, you might consider an Ibanez Promethean. It's a 1x10 combo that is 250W by itself and 500W if you add an extension cab. You can get an Ibanez 1x10 extension cab for it and fit the 2 10's in a much smaller space than just a 2x12 cab by itself.

The 1x10 combo weighs 28 pounds. And the 1x10 extension cab is 21 pounds.

You can get the Promethean P5110C 1x10 combo from MusiciansFriend right now in Used - Like New condition, with a coupon, for $556. Or, at least, you could yesterday....

500W through 2 10's should be enough for what you need....

[Dan55]

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

All I can offer is what works for me, a Mesa Walkabout head, (best tone from a hybrid amp, ever), through a Genz Benz Uber 212. Smokin hot rig, with enough power and volume to play hard rock, 4 pc band.

+1 Or, ditch the 212 and pick up the Walkabout Scout 12 combo. I'm constantly amazed at all the different situations you can cover with a Scout 12.

[tombowlus]

A GK MB500 with your current 2x12 is definitely worth considering, and fairly affordable. The Carvin BX500 is also quite good, and packs a lot of punch (and features!) for the money.

[smogg]

I use a Promethean head on a GB neoX 212. Small footprint, big sound.

[rovito]

GK MB or Ibanez promethean