Peavey Max 450 Head, which cab..?

CoMa · #1 01-03-2012, 07:18 AM

Hi All,

Was wondering if I could get some advice on the following: I have a Peavey Max 450 Head aka

I'm a vocalist in my main band (*Whore* www.SEREGON.co.uk >> For all your SEREGON needs...) but am also in a covers band with the drummer and a friend however are now at the point where we will start to gig etc.

Can anyone reccomend the cheapest/best/preferred cab to go with the head so I can get the full power from it?

I know the following about the amp:

450 watts (rms) at 2 ohms
300 watts (rms) at 4 ohms
170 watts (rms) at 8 ohms

So yeah, if possible can someone help with which cab?

Cheers!

waleross · #2 01-03-2012, 08:04 AM

Looks like a nice head. Based on the stats you gave, I would look at an Ampeg 410HLF. See what is available used in your area. That head will run most med size cabs without any issues.....Good luck . . .

CoMa · #3 01-03-2012, 08:09 AM

Have been offered the following (http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=24)at a reasonable price and was hoping someone with a bit more know how could give me a few pointers whether it is a wise choice for the head in question above!

CoMa · #4 01-04-2012, 02:10 AM

Again, any help is appreciated.

Jaco who? · #5 01-04-2012, 04:16 AM

AKA (exactly the same head) as an earlier peavey Nitro, I still use one alot - great head if you play at sane volume levels. I use either one of the evil Dr. bass rx212 cabs or a 4 ohm Peavey 410TVX. The 212 is more mid oriented, the TVX kicks some major booty, and they're pretty cheap used - usually no more than $250.....

The typical canned TB response will be that getting all the power out of a head is unneccessary and that you should get 8 ohm cabs to be able to add on later, but with these particular 2 ohm capable Peaveys, starting off with 4 ohms @ 300 watts is the way to go.

Leave the contour knob off, (fully counter clockwise), crank the mids up to at least 3/4ths, run the mid shift between 500 and 800 hz or so.

bassphreak · #6 01-04-2012, 04:56 AM

I agree with Jaco. I use the Max 450 with the 4 ohm Peavey 410TVX. It's a very good sounding rig. I used various effects and the Peavey produces a clean and loud tone.

You should be able to pick up the Peavey cab for cheap. I've even seen them used at GC for $200. Great bang for the buck.

CoMa · #7 01-04-2012, 04:58 AM

Would either of you reccommend one of these?

Ashdown Engineering | Bass Amplification

Can get one for about $200 used...?

CL400Peavey · #8 01-04-2012, 06:18 AM

Never played through the Ashdown, but I will add another vote for the PV 410 TVX. It kicks major booty. I use one with either of my heads and it has never failed to be loud enough with one cab, while sounding great. Down side to being built like a tank is that it weighs just as much. Get a buddy and dont look back.

CoMa · #9 01-04-2012, 06:20 AM

Well nothing on eBay in the UK for the 410 TVX but will keep an eye out!

"Have head, will travel!".

I may very well be back with some other cabs but makes sense to hunt for a 410TVX 4 ohm so it allows me to buy another if I wanna stack em!

ack · #10 01-04-2012, 06:38 AM

Not sure where you're located, but I have a couple of 4 Ohm Peavey cabs (a 210TVX and a BX115-BW) - you're more than welcome to try them out for comparison sake.

i_got_a_mohawk · #11 01-04-2012, 06:54 AM

I used to use a similar(ish) setup.

Peavey Firebass (eqv. of Max 700) and a Peavey 410TXF (older version of TVX), I also ran it with a Peavey 215 D BW.

The 410 was great, quite low/low-mid heavy, the 215 was a bit flatter in response.

Both were great cabs with that amp. I also use a Marshall 810, but that didn't work too well with the Firebass.

JoeVictim · #12 01-04-2012, 07:08 AM

I used a budget brand 2-12" cab that worked great with my Nitrobass Head (the amp that the Max 450 is based on). I would also recommend buying used. Any reason why you can't take the head to try the Ashdown with? I don't have personal experience with ashdown, but I love some of the bass players that use it.

CoMa · #13 01-04-2012, 07:18 AM

In Bristol in the UK... Can only assume you are in Raleigh North Carolina...?

ack · #14 01-04-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CoMa

In Bristol in the UK... Can only assume you are in Raleigh North Carolina...?

Correct. That's not a cost effective trip.
If you were in Bristol, Tennessee that would be different.

If you find yourself coming to the states, you're more than welcome.

JoeVictim · #15 01-04-2012, 07:56 AM

Almost forgot, I would try for a 4 ohm cab to start with. That amp is pretty weak at 8 ohms.