BA210....smokin' RIP What to replace with?

[DoctorZeus]

So my BA210 finally smoked. I just use it at the house for solo practicing. I took the head out and wired up the speakers as 4 ohms.
Looking for a relatively cheap head. 200 watts max. What would you get?

 

[bluesfordan]

Ampeg SVT Micro head, maybe?

 

[agedhorse]

Had you considered having it (properly) repaired?

 

[DoctorZeus]

Had you considered having it (properly) repaired?

I had an estimate done. Not worth it.

 

[Pep]

So my BA210 finally smoked. I just use it at the house for solo practicing. I took the head out and wired up the speakers as 4 ohms.
Looking for a relatively cheap head. 200 watts max. What would you get?

Harley-Benton Block 800B head

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[ardgedee]

So my BA210 finally smoked. I just use it at the house for solo practicing. I took the head out and wired up the speakers as 4 ohms.
Looking for a relatively cheap head. 200 watts max. What would you get?

Are there different versions of the BA210? The manual Ampeg has online says it has two 16 Ohm 10" speakers plus a piezo tweeter. I don't think you can get 4 Ohms out of that combination.

Harley-Benton Block 800B head

Even with an 8 Ohm load that would be overkill.

 

[CallMeAl]

I’d probably get an Ampeg PF 350. More than 200 watts, and it’s big (large footprint) for a “small head;” but maintains your Ampeg sound. And I’m seeing them $200-250 used which to me seems “relatively cheap.”

For a 200w, I’d go GK MB200. A little more $ but a very nice head.

 

[agedhorse]

Harley-Benton Block 800B head

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That would help insure a short driver lifespan!

 

[Core Creek]

Ampeg RB210. Great little combo with plenty of volume if you need it.

 

[DoctorZeus]

Ampeg RB210. Great little combo with plenty of volume if you need it.

I have played that amp and it kicks butt. A little too much $ for just a home practice amp though.

 

[Core Creek]

I have played that amp and it kicks butt. A little too much $ for just a home practice amp though.

Fair enough. I got mine in a trade so… maybe seek out a used one?

 

[mikewalker]

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[micguy]

I have played that amp and it kicks butt. A little too much $ for just a home practice amp though.

Your prior practice amp was probably less expensive. But...it's no longer working. Sometimes a little more money gets you something that will stick around for a long while. Nothing fails faster than something that's pushed all the time.

 

[Ostie]

Peavey Delta Bass. Dependable, loud, inexpensive, not too heavy.

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

I'm pretty fond of my Warwick Gnome...

BBB

 

[Yahboy]

I have played that amp and it kicks butt. A little too much $ for just a home practice amp though.

Rb112 , as loud as Rumble 200/150 , louder than Rumble100 v3 and Tech 21 Vt200 combo.
Meanwhile, she able handle low B string very well.

 

[Aloe]

strictly for a solo home practice a hotone nano legacy thunder might be enough. and it's dirt cheap.

yeah, it's only a 5W head and that's not much. but I'm sometimes using a 10W head for solo practice or with a cajon and unamplified vocals. sometimes that's enough.

 

[GDUBS]

I’d probably get an Ampeg PF 350. More than 200 watts, and it’s big (large footprint) for a “small head;” but maintains your Ampeg sound. And I’m seeing them $200-250 used which to me seems “relatively cheap.”

For a 200w, I’d go GK MB200. A little more $ but a very nice head.

Agreed pf 350 or the mb200. I owned the 350. Good practice head that has the Ampeg tone.
Never owned the mb200. But heard one and was blown away by it.

 

[ghiggin1079]

If you're just practicing any used Craigslist [or kijiji] pa amp will do, and probably cost like 100. I'm sure you got some sort of pedal to run into it being its the age of the di preamp, and there you go...

 

[CallMeAl]

Agreed pf 350 or the mb200. I owned the 350. Good practice head that has the Ampeg tone.
Never owned the mb200. But heard one and was blown away by it.

Yeah I had a PF 350 and loved it, great tone. My buddy has the MB500 and I’ve used it on some gigs. Fantastic amps!