Peavey VB-2/ Loud enough for this?

[rich18rich]

That's my question. However, we play hardcore punk rock at earth-shattering volumes. I've been ok at practice and shows with my SWR 750 and, to some extent, my GK Backline 600 (both cranked up to 11), but will a Peavey VB-2 have the volume I need for, say, an outdoor festival or a larger venue?
I know, generally, we're either miced or DI'd but we really tend to use our amps as personal monitors for hearing on-stage and for, I guess, an aggressive feel.
It's seems almost impossible to judge an amp's volume in a music store when trying to compare it to a live situation.
Thanks guys, any advice/opinions are greatly appreciated by a BIG fan of TalkBass.
Rick

ps. I've also posted this in "Live Sound" 'cuz I wasn't sure what category it falls under.

[groovaholic]

It'll get loud enough, but it will be fairly overdriven at that volume.

Mine was a great sounding amp, it could do clean OR earsplitting -- not both.

[BassmanPaul]

IMO for an outdoor festival and larger no it won't. 200W will only take you so far. The biggie is what speakers are you intending on using?

[RickenBoogie]

Yes, +1 on it depends on what cabs you're using. But 200 watts ain't much for an outdoor festival.

[shoot-r]

Originally Posted by BassmanPaul

IMO for an outdoor festival and larger no it won't. 200W will only take you so far. The biggie is what speakers are you intending on using?

+1...

Playing outside at hardcore rock volumes, 200 watts for bass aren't going to go far.
At "earth- shattering" levels 200 watts into a 810 will get you by if a distorted tone is what you're going for.