Bass Rig buying rambling

[B-string]

Never tried a 410. The 15" cab works great for me. What's a YMMV?

Your Mileage May Vary, also known as different ears want different things.

 

[morgansterne]

if you try out a markbass combo, you'll know pretty quickly if it's for you or not!

It sure won't sound like your b15.

 

[edencab]

not sure where you are located (easier to try/access in Canada as it is made here)...........the Traynor SB500h is a small mighty powerhouse, great tones, loud as all get out......
fellow TB'r bebass is a supplier and has good info/reviews.....this is his web site
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[10cc]

Probably just a little over your budget but well worth the sound, convience and versatility as well sounding like your B-15, I'd go with the following:
Broughton P-15 preamp (B-15 clone)
QSC K12

Should make that happen for under twelve

 

[SirMjac28]

I would love to go car shopping with you I think that would be very interesting.

 

[BazzTard]

Let me get this straight, you walked into a GC and took apart brand new amps that some poor sucker will buy as brand spanking new?

***? It devoids all warranties. I would never buy from GC, lucky for me I'm in OZ. That is astounding stupidity on GCs part.

 

[RoadRanger]

Nothing's more reliable than the Aguilar TH-350/500 and those are REAL watts that won't cut out on you when you push the carp out of them like many other amps . Bonus is you can get a fair approximation of an overdriven Ampeg tone out of them. If I could only keep one amp my TH-350 would be it .

 

[B-string]

To bad as I remember the class D modules were also B&O ICE modules in the Aguilars.

 

[RoadRanger]

To bad as I remember the class D modules were also B&O ICE modules in the Aguilars.

They are run derated - the TH-350 uses the module others use in their so-called "600w" amps.

 

[B-string]

Who has a 600 watt micro? Carvin?

 

[1stnamebassist]

Carvin has the MB500. Not a micro, but it sounds like a pretty nice amp.

 

[KamaK]

Let me get this straight, you walked into a GC and took apart brand new amps that some poor sucker will buy as brand spanking new?

Yeah, I see how that can be confusing. The luthier working there used to work with me. Arrangements were made ahead of time, and I do a lot of business there. 2 of the 5 amps were in for service, one used, and yes, we removed the amp from the cabinet of one brand new floor/demo model. A 5th amp was already in a partially disassembled state and in for repair.

I really was surprised to find out that most class D amps have nearly identical power sections. I should probably go buy some ICEPower stock. Before today, I thought they just made power sections for HiFi and powered subwoofers for HT.

I'm going to hit google and take a peek at all the suggestions

 

[Passinwind]

I really was surprised to find out that most class D amps have nearly identical power sections.

Quite a few don't, and not all of the smaller amps are even Class D. Non-users of the ubiquitous 125ASX2 and 250ASX2 modules include Markbass, Acoustic Image, Ampeg, Carvin, Peavey, T.C., Ibanez, Vivid, Hevos, Jule Amps (non-Demeter versions), Bergantino, Walter Woods, and the earlier version Euphonic Audio, Aguilar, and Tec Amp Class D amps.

Beyond that, ICE also makes other modules that are more oriented toward pro sound apps, and some new ones made specifically with bass instrument amplification in mind. If you want to really get into the nuts and bolts the Class D Amp subforum at Diyaudio.com is a pretty good jump-in. You might also find the Amp Guts Photo thread here useful - we bring the screwdrivers so you don't have to.

 

[01FromFinland]

Orange Bass Terror 500 + OBC 1x15? Will cost a bit over your budget, but will be worth every cent.

 

[hrodbert696]

It's hard to shop when reviews simply describe amps as "loud, warm, smooth" and other pseudoscientific nonsense words without diving into the tech and measuring actual performance.

Bass Gear magazine will put amps on the tech bench and show the result charts of actual tests - frequency response and all that stuff. There's a phone app that lets you look at back issues.

 

[cv115505]

I like Carvin, Mills Custom, and Aguilar. The best thing to do would probably be to just try out as much as you can. If you're in an area with few music stores, maybe you can buy from online retailers that have good return policies.

 

[TMARK]

The best combo I've ever played and owned is a Mesa Scout. A used one is within your budget.

 

[bassdude51]

You can get a Mark Bass LMII or LMIII used here on TalkBass for about $350. For Sale - MarkBass Little Mark II 500 watt portable head | TalkBass.com


Buy a new Avatar 2-10 (neo magnets) (44lbs) for $400. Or, a Carvin 2-10 (43lbs) for $269. Carvin BR210 4 2x10 BR Bass Amplifier Amp Speaker Cabinet Cab 4 Ohm New | eBay

You'll be way under your budget and have a really nice rig.

 

[pingvuiini]

+1 for the Markbass 2x10 combo.

 

[spectorfreak]

You ruled out Ashdown based on what? Most of their mainstay stuff isn't even class D, although I do have both an ABM900 and a Class D Ashdown (MiBass 2.0). How many amp companies offer a 5 year warranty on their amps, including the import stuff?