Peavey Black Widow Cabinet for $175?

[oniman7]

Hey, I saw this on Craigslist and thought it was a good deal. Brand new speakers for these cabinets cost $150. I've been in need of a good bass amp system, and I think this would work for now.

Any opinions/past experience on this before I make an offer?

[B-string]

Guessing the 215 cab? Heavy, mellow old school cab (a little mid shy), powerful and dependable. Used the cab with a G-K 800RB before and it cracked plaster

[oniman7]

Doesn't say what type of cab it is, and I'm not experienced enough to tell by looking. It's a 1-15".

Here's the listing, so you can read it. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/msg/1803060651.html

[countrybass007]

I've had good luck with the Peavey Black Widows.

[B-string]

Never played the single 15 cab, but $175, IMHO is too high for a 115. $125 maybe as it looks really clean. Sorry can't help any further, but the Peavey gang will be along to help more.

[oniman7]

Well, I looked it up on google, and the Peavey website has these speakers listed for $150 alone. That mean anything?

[B-string]

That means you are buying a used speaker and cab and the seller is looking for too much money. You can also buy replacement baskets/cones for BW's for $80.00 so the "value" of the used speaker is around $75?

[Floridabwoy]

yeah... that guy sells everything high... wait it out he has two of them... he will come down in a week or so.

[mellowgerman]

If you don't mind the weight and size, I'd say it's a pretty decent deal. Maybe offer $150...
If you want something compact and portable, keep on searching.

[oniman7]

Oh, glad I could find someone from Florida who knows him. Anyways, there are better deals I've found. I don't necessarily need a cab, just a decent amp/speaker for now. But I'm willing to pay around $100 if it gets me a nice sized amp.

[B-string]

Or offer to buy both 200-250?

[oniman7]

I don't need more than one, and I'm really stretched on money. $150 I could manage, but $200-$250 would be out of my range.

[bluesrx]

Wait him out... 175.00 is too high for that cab. Give it a week or two, then tell him you've got 100.00 cash. They won't be going anywhere priced at 175.00

[oniman7]

Also, I'm really new to this, so you'll have to forgive my ignorance: Will I need a head for this, or can I just plug it straight into the cab/ rout it through my effects box?

[Deluge Of Sound]

You will definitely need a head to run that, and $175 is too high a price.

[oniman7]

I think I've found something that will fit my situation a bit better.
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/msg/1799324042.html

Anyone ever used a Fender Rumble? I'll probably try to haggle it down to $100, though.

[mellowgerman]

Fender Rumble amps are decent. Although I've generally found 60 watt bass amps to be too loud for the bed-room, but too quiet for gigs and the jam-room.

[cassanova]

Originally Posted by oniman7

I think I've found something that will fit my situation a bit better.
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/msg/1799324042.html

Anyone ever used a Fender Rumble? I'll probably try to haggle it down to $100, though.

I used to own a couple of Fender Rumble 100's. They are well built amps with pretty decent tone for the price. It's got a 4 band rotary consisting of bass, low mid, high mid, and treble so, you should be able to dial in a few decent tones with it to get you by.

You should be able to jam with other people providing everyone else keeps their volume in check.

They sell for $270 new. The $125 is a pretty fair price so I wouldn't try and haggle him down to $100. For $125 you're getting a pretty good little amp.

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Def. too high a price.

They are great cabs tho, but you can get them much cheaper.

Got my Peavey 215 with BW's for £75

[MJ5150]

You're going from a 115 cab to a smallish combo?

What exactly are you looking to do here? Play gigs or jam in your bedroom?

-Mike