Amp and cab Suggestions?

outofstep-- For your requirements, it would be hard to go wrong with an Eden set-up. How much are you looking to spend?

 

In fact.. ampeg is pretty cheap compared to other brands..

 

Get yourself a B-2R. Most punk bands seem to stick with Ampeg, and that's the cheapest Ampeg amp head.

 

ampeg B series sucks..

ok.. they have metal grill, as opposed to the classic-series, but just take a peek at the max SPL and sensitivity stats.. the SVT410HF is 3 db louder than the BSE410. that's double volume

double volume is worth the extra $ 80 to me anytime.

 

He already has a cab. I was referring to the Ampeg B-2R, which is a head, and a pretty good one at that.

 

I have the bse410hlf extended series 4x10 and it is a wonderful cab.

Frequency Response (-3dB) : 50-18KHz
Maximum SPL : 125dB
Nominal Impedance : 4 ohms
Program Handling : 800 Watts
RMS Handling : 400 Watts
Sensitivity : 99dB
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB) : 40 Hz

I think the stats on it, for what I paid, are pretty damn good

SVT410HLF:

Frequency Response (-3 dB) : 48-18KHz
Maximum SPL : 125dB
Nominal Impedance : 4 ohms
Program Handling : 800 Watts
RMS Handling : 400 Watts
Sensitivity : 98dB
Usable Low Frequency (-10dB) : 28Hz

The usable low and frequency response are a bit better, but that's about it .. heh.. (I don't play a 5 string anyway). I think both are great cabs

 

GK800RB is pretty nice (even though i really dont like the way it bi-amps the power, 300 lows 4ohm, 100 highs 8ohm). It is a very clear tone that pretty much just lets your bass shine through without effecting your tone all that much and it has the most basic of controls out of the whole GK line (treble,bass,hi mid, low mid, and three shape buttons). I use this with a Bag End 4x10 and get a good all around sound...

 

Ever since I went over to Eden a couple of years ago I haven't looked back.I've got a WT-500 amp and 410XLT cab and it is the perfect rig for any venue my band would ever play. The cab is deep and very tight ( not to mention loud). The amp has the very powerful Eden EQ that can shape your tone to just about anything you want.
I like Ampeg but, to me, Eden is a much better sounding rig. In fact you can tweak an Eden to sound "Ampegish" but you could never tweak an Ampeg to sound like an Eden. Hey... but that's me!

 

Doubling the loudness (if that's what you meant) occurs at approximately +10 dB, not 3 dB. 3 dB requires a doubling of amplifier power, however, but it is not a very large increase in perceived loudness.
- Mike

 

you could probably score an SWR super redhead or Silverado special combo for less than that, and it will sound much better. and the silverado would probably be just as loud.



jason