Swapping combo for a head...???

[eupharies]

Hello, i currently use a Ashdown ABM evo III 2x10.

Great combo, i love it but... transporting it... absolute pain as i have no car and taxis are expensive...

Most venues we play have decent enough bass cabs..

Therefore i was thinking sell the combo and buy a nice head..

We play hard rock music, i like my sound to be clear, crisp, aggressive and able to cut through 2 guitars..

Any recommendations??

I wad thinking maybe the GK 700rb..

[eupharies]

actually for an extra £100 id prob get the 1001rb..

[JAUQO III-X]

Why not just get a ABM evo III head or the new ABM 1000 watt class D head?

The ABM 1000 has lots of thump and headroom for days. And it sounds like a EVO III on steroids.











Ashdown endorser

[eupharies]

Well i love the GK's, and would want a head around the same price as the combo... + id feel stupid buying the abm evo III head for almost the same price as the combo cost...

[RickenBoogie]

I'd hate it if I owned an amp but no speakers to use it with. Gigs may be no problem, but what about practice, or jamming. I wouldn't do it without a full head and cab.

[eupharies]

practise room has cabs available, and every gig we go to also have cabs,

I will of course buy speakers for it eventually

[MrLenny1]

GK MB Series

[cchorney]

Old school: used GK 800RB
New school: MB LMIII or LM Tube

[tdub0199]

I honestly don't think this would be a wise decision... For one, what if you don't have a supplied backline cab at a gig? It could happen... what about practicing alone at home? It may fit the bill for you but wouldn't for most bassist I know....

[Ds1]

Originally Posted by eupharies

We play hard rock music, i like my sound to be clear, crisp, aggressive and able to cut through 2 guitars..

Everything you say there makes me say EDEN!!

You could get a WTX500 or WTX264 depending on your power needs. Plus they are 4.5 pounds or something like that. Also, you could get the head gigbag they make for them. Very easy to transport!

Eden also has a 'gig rig' that includes a WTX264, 1x10 cab, and gigbag for $699 brand new!

[Russell L]

Make sure you see what the ohms rating is for all those cabs you say you can play through.

[eupharies]

Its not super ideal but... havving to pay taxis at £10-£15 a time to move my amp... im wasting money

Id assume most cabs would have an input for 4 / 8 ohms, and im always DI'd anyway so wouldnt matter...

See i do like the tiny amps... but i am dubious haha

I have been reading about the GK's saying that to get the full potential you need a GK cab.. not sure if thats true though!!

Ill check out some Edens!

[eupharies]

Im thinking of either a GK 700RB II, or a GK MB 500 / GK MB Fusion or a GB shuttle 6!

[Ds1]

The Eden's have built-in DI's, too. Plus the have selectable post/pre EQ out. Wonderful little amps!

[eupharies]

Very pricey though!!

[Ds1]

I might be able to get you a good deal if you PM me

[Ds1]

.... I didn't realize how sketchy that sounded until I posted it hahahah

[eupharies]

hahaha