need help to find a good amp :)

kenny307 · #1 08-30-2011, 06:27 PM

Hi , Im looking for a better amp because my Marshall MB30 is getting old now. I have a Jackson CMG's with EMG-HZ. Im looking for a Metal tone ( david ellefson from megadetd sound is ****ing amazing :O ) or anything that could be good for with my bass

any suggestions ?

THX

gjbassist · #2 08-30-2011, 06:29 PM

More info would be helpful. Do you want a combo or separate head and cabinet? Is this mainly for home practice or do you gig? Do you have a budget?

waleross · #3 08-30-2011, 07:05 PM

If you live near a Guitar Center, then go there and play their amps new or used, I'm sure you can find something .

**jlepre** · #4 08-30-2011, 07:10 PM

If I were you I would get an Ampeg SVT classic head on top of an Ampeg 810. You would be set, as long as you have about $2000 laying around...

kenny307 · #5 08-30-2011, 07:17 PM

I have +/- 600 $ , yes i would probably do some gig and i dont want a combo

pocketgroove · #6 08-30-2011, 07:19 PM

While we need more information to help you out, I'd recommend Peavey amps. I know David Ellefson used some Peavey stuff, and they're good sounding amps. Plus, they're extremely reliable. The Tour 450 head is about $400, and the Headliner is only $350. They both have plenty of power for what you are doing. You can pick up a cab, Peavey or not, for not a whole lot more. I've seen TVX 410 cabs for $200.

http://www.peavey.com/products/instA...6trade%3B.html
http://www.peavey.com/products/instA...bsp%3B450.html

Good luck

kenny307 · #7 08-30-2011, 08:11 PM

Thanks for your quick help all ! Peaver look cheap and good. Im probably gonna try one of those head+cab. thx

jeff7bass · #8 08-30-2011, 08:16 PM

Look at Hartke's new stuff too. Those aluminium/paper hybrid speaker cones might be just the ticket to your metal tastes.

gjbassist · #9 08-31-2011, 10:36 AM

OP check this out:

Ampeg PF-350 Portaflex and PF-115HE Stack: Shop Bass & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

Has a $50 rebate right now and you can usually find a 15% off coupon for either MF or GC for Labor Day!

jeff7bass · #10 09-02-2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gjbassist

OP check this out:

Ampeg PF-350 Portaflex and PF-115HE Stack: Shop Bass & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

Has a $50 rebate right now and you can usually find a 15% off coupon for either MF or GC for Labor Day!

I have the PF-350 head and it's good... Great price on that half-stack. Good choice.