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500 bucks to spend - which Combo Amp or Amp & Cab?

#41
Jwood said:
I wouldn't cross it off your list. If you try it out and it works for you I say go for it. I understand that the Rumble gear isn't the best out there but it's certainly a good bargain.

I'm kinda in the same situation you're in. I need a decent sized combo so I don't have to lug my Trace or Ampeg gear everywhere I go, and I want to support my local guy so... I'm going to purchase a Rumble combo.

BTW... I'll be too busy laying down the grove to notice people turning their noses up at my Rumble amp:bassist:
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I never turn up my nose at other folks gear. I said what I said for what I felt were practical reasons. I have spent enough money on "just enough" only too need more for a certain situation down the line to be more proactiv or at least to try to be. I never was one of those mine is hot and yours is not guys.
 
#42
Sav'nBass said:
I never turn up my nose at other folks gear. I said what I said for what I felt were practical reasons. I have spent enough money on "just enough" only too need more for a certain situation down the line to be more proactiv or at least to try to be. I never was one of those mine is hot and yours is not guys.
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Yep. The trick when purchasing equipment is to think long term as well for scaling. One day you play in a jazz band and hey who knows tomorrow you are suddenly in a progressive metal band you enjoy and what the heck my bass sound drowns in the mix...

Saves you money, too, as you always loose money when reselling or trading equipment. Or putting it in the attic.
 
#43
Sav'nBass said:
I never turn up my nose at other folks gear. I said what I said for what I felt were practical reasons. I have spent enough money on "just enough" only too need more for a certain situation down the line to be more proactiv or at least to try to be. I never was one of those mine is hot and yours is not guys.
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this sounds similar to my gear buying experiences. If I can steer a fellow TB'er to not make some of the regrettable decisions I made years ago buying gear and save them some $$ and frustration then I did my job.

Whether or not they choose to listen is another story.
 
#44
Oh, I'm listening LOL! My old Yorkville is actually fine for my practicing and for most jamming. It's only 32 lbs and not much bigger than its 15 inch speaker.
But I am looking to get into a band so I know I'm going to have to upgrade when that happens. I'm certainly going to get more info on all the combos suggested in this thread.
I should mention that money is really not an issue. I'm 52 and could buy whatever amp or bass I wanted. But I have no illusions of joining Van Halen and just want to get a decent amp and cab or combo amp that would allow me to play with a drummer, guitarist etc. Maybe eventually do some medium sized shows.
The Fender 150 with the 410 combo seemed a reasonably nice rig without going crazy moneywise. I'd like to stay in that $500 range, but if I truly have to spend a bit more to get something decent I will do so. Ultimately I'd like to get something I'll be happy with.
 
#45
MakoMan said:
Oh, I'm listening LOL! My old Yorkville is actually fine for my practicing and for most jamming. It's only 32 lbs and not much bigger than its 15 inch speaker.
But I am looking to get into a band so I know I'm going to have to upgrade when that happens. I'm certainly going to get more info on all the combos suggested in this thread.
I should mention that money is really not an issue. I'm 52 and could buy whatever amp or bass I wanted. But I have no illusions of joining Van Halen and just want to get a decent amp and cab or combo amp that would allow me to play with a drummer, guitarist etc. Maybe eventually do some medium sized shows.
The Fender 150 with the 410 combo seemed a reasonably nice rig without going crazy moneywise. I'd like to stay in that $500 range, but if I truly have to spend a bit more to get something decent I will do so. Ultimately I'd like to get something I'll be happy with.
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Hasn't it been mentioned that used gear is the best alternative? You purchase brand new gear and unless it is vintage 20+ years from now you get a 30% depreciation value the moment you step out from the store.

You miss some parts like have the absolute history of the equipment as well as warranties but most modern gear is pretty reliable excluding the rock-bottom gear.
 
#46
ksandvik said:
Hasn't it been mentioned that used gear is the best alternative? You purchase brand new gear and unless it is vintage 20+ years from now you get a 30% depreciation value the moment you step out from the store.

You miss some parts like have the absolute history of the equipment as well as warranties but most modern gear is pretty reliable excluding the rock-bottom gear.
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Yeah I'm starting to think about used as well.
 
#49
Interesting no one wants to answer your original question. I have a Rumble 350. It's versatile: you can play clean for R&B or jazz or use the overdrive channel for metal. It's pretty tough, I've gigged in a small club with it. I have tried a GK 2X12 that I found really interesting--capable of lots of mid tones, which I like. And it's ultra light, so easy to tote around.
 
#50
atomicdog said:
Interesting no one wants to answer your original question. I have a Rumble 350. It's versatile: you can play clean for R&B or jazz or use the overdrive channel for metal. It's pretty tough, I've gigged in a small club with it. I have tried a GK 2X12 that I found really interesting--capable of lots of mid tones, which I like. And it's ultra light, so easy to tote around.
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Yeah I found that interesting too. Maybe it's the way I asked the question.
Appreciate the info. I'm seriously considering the Rumble 150 to go with this cab.
 
#51
MakoMan said:
Ended up taking the 'go used' suggestions and getting a great deal on a used Hartke 2x12 cab that should more than suit my needs. Picked it up tonight. Now just need a head to go with it, but I still have over $400 in my budget so that should not be a problem.
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atomicdog said:
Interesting no one wants to answer your original question. I have a Rumble 350. It's versatile: you can play clean for R&B or jazz or use the overdrive channel for metal. It's pretty tough, I've gigged in a small club with it. I have tried a GK 2X12 that I found really interesting--capable of lots of mid tones, which I like. And it's ultra light, so easy to tote around.
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I think just about everyone told him to stay away from the fender rumble and look at used gear.
MakoMan said:
Yeah I found that interesting too. Maybe it's the way I asked the question.
Appreciate the info. I'm seriously considering the Rumble 150 to go with this cab.
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I would recommend looking for a gk 700rb-ii. That head is far superior to the rumble series.... Or if you like small heads the gk mb heads or genz Benz mini heads are nice.
 
#52
Maybe you can find another Yorkville product; they have no resale value, but I found my 250B head to be incredibly loud and reliable. Once I found the right cabs to go with it (Carvin RL115's worked great, so did a flite 212), it became the best 150$ I ever spent (used).

There's a used 400B in the TB classifieds right now. I don't know what the price is, but there's probably others near you. Good little amp. Just don't pay too much.
 

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