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Old 08-15-2010, 10:43 PM
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ok so let's say you suddenly found a thousand bucks to invest in your tone,and even tho' you desire to keep it tidy(small) and actually like combos(shame on me),since you may move to Montana or New Orleans or Reno(get the pic here?),,,

i can buy old used stuff and go nuts trying to be satisfied or,Acoustic,Hartke head/cab,older Peavey Firebass head is interesting and priced nicely,a cab to go along with and i'd be set
yes that's the question what would you do if ya wanted to move up from the garage band practice combo setup to a giggable setup that was portable in a mini SUV like a Ford Escape or Jeep Liberty(no i don't own either but that's next on the list)

winter's coming!,i'm selling cars,amps and getting ready!,,,been wanting a Peavey Tour TNT 600Combo but i'm hedging now that i've saved enough to buy one

so tell me!?

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Old 08-15-2010, 11:21 PM
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ok here's the scoop,i don't have a clue what i'm going to be doing this winter(not many do),my kids are raised and i've been invited to visit some folks i grew up with(facebook) so heck yeah why not!?,,i do autobody work(30 years) so sheet ice on the roads is my friend=$$$,i can go to Alaska or Montana where they `enjoy'? a nice cold winteror i can go south and enjoy a warm winter instead of the usual crap i have to endure here where it's `not to bad'

so,,`tidy'`handleable'`lightweight' is worth a lot more than some big old cabs and an ancient head,heck! i just might find a Honky-Tonk!,,(that's all i'm ever going to play is corner`pubs' and that's fine,it's never going to be my main income source,only my release from the daily grind)

ok lets get it on,thousand bucks,,what would YOU BUY?
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:24 PM
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ok lets get it on,thousand bucks,,what would YOU BUY?

A one way plane ticket to central america...

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Old 08-15-2010, 11:25 PM
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Old 08-16-2010, 12:14 AM
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svt/810.
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Old 08-16-2010, 04:54 AM
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Used Markbass LM2 or Harke LH500 off eBay: 325. New LDS 15/6 cab: 700. Total rig wt <50 Lbs (WITH THE lm2) and toneful and loud enough for anything other than an large outdoor stage. I'd also spend 89 bucks for a stand to elevate the cab to ear level.
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Old 08-16-2010, 05:58 AM
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Old 08-16-2010, 06:11 AM
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Used Markbass LM2 or Harke LH500 off eBay: 325. New LDS 15/6 cab: 700. Total rig wt <50 Lbs (WITH THE lm2) and toneful and loud enough for anything other than an large outdoor stage. I'd also spend 89 bucks for a stand to elevate the cab to ear level.
+1 on the equipment choices although I also like a good single 1x15 for the required specs

-1 on the speaker stand; own one and hate it as the bottom end disappears; suggest a 2"-3" spacer (wood or foam) under the front of the cab to tilt it up
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Old 08-16-2010, 06:17 AM
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+1 on the equipment choices although I also like a good single 1x15 for the required specs

-1 on the speaker stand; own one and hate it as the bottom end disappears; suggest a 2"-3" spacer (wood or foam) under the front of the cab to tilt it up

I haven't notice a drop in low end out front, but YMMV. The downside of tilting is that I like leaving my head on the cab......and occasionally my drink as well....
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Old 08-16-2010, 06:37 AM
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Old 08-16-2010, 06:58 AM
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The OP did mention portability. I guess it's all relative :-)
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Old 08-16-2010, 07:23 AM
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He mentioned portability, then talked about Peavey (Firebass). So me thinks it doesnt need to be tooooo portable
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Old 08-16-2010, 07:39 AM
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Old 08-16-2010, 09:24 AM
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The OP did mention portability. I guess it's all relative :-)
i'll be moving mine tomorrow...that's portable
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Old 08-16-2010, 09:30 AM
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Old 08-16-2010, 09:34 AM
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Mesa Walkabout Scout all the way. I just bought a 12" version and the range of tones is very broad without ever losing usefulness/quality/appeal/just good bass tone. This combo is really great. 67 pounds, not bad.
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The OP did mention portability. I guess it's all relative :-)
Everything is portable if you have the right construction equipment.
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Old 08-16-2010, 10:30 AM
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