I dont think the small combos that you have mentioned will be nearly enough if you ever played on stage with a drummer and guitars playing that type of music. For in your house, something with 100 watts and a 12” speaker is more than enough.
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A new decent combo.
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scottfeldstein
Roots and fifths and a little extra.
I have a Hartke KB12 that can stand up to a reasonable drum kit. It doesn't have a lot of features, but it's surprisingly loud and low. But for loud bands, no. You'll want at least a 210. Maybe a pair of them. So you're edging out of combo territory. Most of your options will be separate head and cabs. Me, I have a TC Electronic BH550 atop a pair of GK Neo 112 cabs.
Yeah right, but DI will let the sound guy plug you into the PA so the crowd can hear you and the ext cab option means you can add drivers if your combo doesnt move enough air by itself, no?
A sound (who I came to respect and love) once said "once you are jacked into my board, I own the sound"
At the age of 68 I am addicted to a decent back line, which may run in contradiction with intent of keeping the volume down.
At the age of 68 I am addicted to a decent back line, which may run in contradiction with intent of keeping the volume down.
These are awesome little combos, well within your budget https://www.thomann.de/gb/hartke_kickback_12.htm?listPosition=7&type=manufacturer
( a slightly larger [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] is also available)
I own the RB112. It is a very nice amp and can get loud. I've actually gigged with it for a festival one time, but it was cranked. I could actually hear it, but wished I had a 2x10 combo. If you are not playing with a band, the RB112 will do just fine. But if you are playing with a metal band, I would go with a RB210 or Rumble 500 combo. These amps get really loud and should hang depending on how loud the drummer/guitarist is. You could also check out Markbass as well if it's in your budget.
I forgot about those combos! Those are really nice. I owned the KB15 and it sounded great. The only problem I had was the speaker, it developed a rattle after 1 show. I exchanged it for another via Sweetwater. When the new one came in, it had the same problem. A shame really...... I really like the lightness, volume, and tone of the KB series.
I'd look at either a Fender Rumble 200 or 500 with an extension cabinet maybe the 115. Im personally a GK guy but looking at your style of music I think the overdrive would do you well
Possibly, but depending on how loud your stage is, you might not be able to hear yourself.
I use a Fender Rumble 500C. I don't play the same type of music as you but I can say that it is small enough and light enough to easily move around with enough volume to play with a drummer. It has a DI for sending to the FOH and you can add an 8 ohm extension speaker if you need even more volume.
I use an old GK combo for small projects.
It delivers solid bass in 28 lb, 12 inch speaker @ 200 watts.
I wouldn't own anything less than 200 watts.
It delivers solid bass in 28 lb, 12 inch speaker @ 200 watts.
I wouldn't own anything less than 200 watts.
Marshall MB60 has Tube preamp !!! But, where you can find one new ?
On budget combo, if old school vibe are your friend, both RB and Rumble combo a great choice. RB has more in your face tone when Ultra Hi engage.
Rb112 sound sample.
If you play with effect pedal, just get the Hartke Kb12 , or KB15 if 5 string bass is your main axe. The Hydrive 15 driver are absolutely work well with B string , no muddy, just solid compare to Rumble 200/115 i been own.
On budget combo, if old school vibe are your friend, both RB and Rumble combo a great choice. RB has more in your face tone when Ultra Hi engage.
Rb112 sound sample.
If you play with effect pedal, just get the Hartke Kb12 , or KB15 if 5 string bass is your main axe. The Hydrive 15 driver are absolutely work well with B string , no muddy, just solid compare to Rumble 200/115 i been own.
Yep, it's almost impossible to find it new, but there are some used in perfect conditions! But overall is the MB60/150 a good amp for my necessities? I've heard about the Bass State 65, but I don't understand why they're all plugging a guitar through it...
I like the idea of the KB15.
The KB15 is nice, but the fan is really loud. It sounds great though.
My previous MBH450 and MBC410. Vintage 3 has better clarity and cut in mix than 1 & 2.
