Best amp for small gigs

[morgansterne]

my swr workingman's 12 served me well for many years, as did an Ampeg b3 combo. The swr could use an extension cab, the ampeg couldn't.

I got my markbass lm2 for $350 and a one-off 15" cab for $150. be patient and look around for good deals.

 

[waltdogg]

if I trade that in this weekend I get the trade in value plus 10%off the amp I buy any suggestions

GC gives you 10% off anything new plus trade in value all year round. It's the Trade-In Expos where they give you 15% off is what's up. Don't let their hype salesmen that don't even understand their own system hook you.

 

[Kaa]

I'd go modular, with a nice powerful head, and add cabs to suit the situation. get a variety of cabs over time, so you can pick the appropriate one for the gig. and buy used.

 

[Joebone]

With Genz Benz recently shut down by Fender, the screaming deal is the G-B Contour 1-15 combo. Street price was like $750, but they are still showing up on ebay, new, with blow-out prices in the $350 range. 1-15, 300 watts, 500 watts with 4-ohm extension speaker…and they sound great! I bought one for a remote location and it is gig-worthy for small to medium clubs/bars by itself. Now have a second one, playing with at home, and marveling how good it is for the money. Reportedly Fender is still honoring the warranties…do a search on TB - lots of writing about these in the last 6-8 months. Could be perfect solution for you as you grow into bigger needs.

 

[Conman]

Sorry. I can't decipher run-on sentences...

MM

Punctuation is overrated

 

[Carl Hillman]

Mesa Walkabout Scout 1X12

 

[Shardik]

A decent 250W lightweight head and a 4ohm 1x12 cab.

I recommend what I have, which is EBS Reidmar 250W and an Eden EX112 4ohm. I have even used the TC Electronic BH250 with the same cab in small gigs. Very nice cab for the price.

You can also get the TC BG250 with a 15inch element combo. The weight is surprisingly light, and it sounds very nice. The price is good on this, too.

 

[Dave W]

We really need a budget to work with OP.

 

[Conman]

We really need a budget to work with OP.

I would say close 300
400 if it is really that much better

 

[CL400Peavey]

I would say close 300
400 if it is really that much better

With a small budget, you should be shopping used, and local. Go out and see what is available.

 

[Kaa]

I would say close 300
400 if it is really that much better

Look locally for old Peavey stuff. Loud, rugged, and you'll have enough left over for a pedal of some form.

 

[Dogbertday]

The fender rumbles get a lot of love. That or a gk or ampeg combo would do well I had an ampeg ba115 combo (if I remember the model number right) for a while that worked VERY well. I got a lot of compliments on how clean the DI was from soundmen actually. The kickback was a nice feature too.

If you find one used and want to beef it up, buy a sans amp. Or if those gigs have PA support, just buy a sans amp.

 

[Conman]

With a small budget, you should be shopping used, and local. Go out and see what is available.

Yeah I just don't want to drap allot till I land a bigger gig