Small amp/cab recommendation

[moosik]

My son has been using the B-DEC as a practice amp for the past 1.5 years. He has just switched to a 6-string bass (Ibanez SR706) and it's clear that more power is needed.

I'd like to find a small combo (of amp/cab) he could carry that would still sound good and have plenty of power.

Some choices under consideration: Mark 121P or 151P and Ibanez Promethean. I'm ready to consider anything as long as it's light, powerful, and can handle a variety of musical styles (i.e. clarity for jazz and some thump for rock).

Any recommendations are appreciated.

[dukeisdog]

What is your price limit?

[moosik]

Around $1000

[gkbass13]

Either one of the GK neo combos, or the Markbass 2x10 combo. Those would be my top choices if you are completely set on a combo amp as opposed to an Amp+cab setup.

[countrybass007]

A good used SWR Redhead would be a good fit, new they are a bit more than $1000. Not as light as we'd all like, but a great all-around amp. A used Mesa Walkabout is another good amp to look for used. Sometimes you can get a lot more for your money searching the used market.

[Jaco who?]

Check out the GK MB212, if they're not gone from everywhere yet.

[RickenBoogie]

Mesa Walkabout Scout.