No GK or Ampeg thread.

[Chief2112]

I've been doing a lot of research on getting a new amp and have been looking mostly at GK or Ampeg.

I'm looking for someone to give me some other options. What are some other brands that I shouldn't overlook and that won't break the bank completely.

I'm looking to spend no more than $700 and I'm open to combos or head/cab setups. Used or new. This will be my first step up in power. I just have a little rumble practice amp now. I'd like something that could hang in a small venue (garage, home, small movie theater/club). Two guitarists, drummer and vocalist.

Give me something else to think about.

[ksandvik]

...and here we go, everybody's favorite amp will now be re-introduced.

[B-string]

Not my favorites but in the spirit of good amps that are not too expensive, Peavey, Carvin, Traynor. That will get you a start.

[JMimbs]

Acoustic? +1 for Traynor; I've got one of their guitar amps and it kicks butt. Also check out Markbass and Eden.

[John Wentzien]

TC

[darius8]

+1 Peavey and Carvin, you could get a head/cab or a loud combo for $700 or less. I'm leaning towards the Carvin.

[Chief2112]

The Carvin BR515 has caught my eye a little. Keep em coming!

[Robertjoel]

Buy used! Much more power for less money.

[Slackerprince]

The new Fender Rumble 350 stack.

[RBX4]

SWR

[crustychef]

Acoustic is great for the money. Nice warm classic tone.

[TC.65]

If you take your time and shop around there are some good deals out there. I picked up a Hartke LH500 head and a Hartke Hydrive cab along with a Korg DTR 1000 rack tuner and a power conditioner in a SKB rack case for $600.00. So don't forget about Hartke.

[BassMan4Him]

Ashdown or Acoustic

[krstko]

Ashdown or Hartke

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by Chief2112

Give me something else to think about.

No.

[scottfeldstein]

How about one of those Genz-Benz streamliners? I saw Ed Friedland do a demo of one on youtube and I've been wanting one ever since.