Best Combo Amp $500 to $700?

[titanbandman]

I have an Ampeg BA115 that I like, but doesn't seem to cut like I need it too...plus the BA115 hiss is something to wreckon with. Would like to go to a Combo that is dependable, solid state or tube, and doesn't take a semi to haul around. What do you guys like? 1-15? 2-10's? Brands? I like Fender, Ampeg, SWR....others that I should try that will have support in the midwest? Thanks!

AW

 

[jnewmark]

The Roland combos are great in my opinion. I have used a Roland DB700 for many years and it has never failed me. Mine is a 15 with a tweet, some modeling and has a memory bank to store favorite settings. I love the built in compression also. It's rated at 275 watts , but a local tech benched it at 300. The new ones are a little out of your range, but sometimes you find them on Ebay for $ 600 to 700.

 

[DaBassman]

Have you tried an Ampeg BR100, Rocket amp? I also have an older SWR Workingman 15 that is great.

 

[Jazzman]

I would be willing to be the GK 700RBII-210 combo would be in the [upper end] of your price range from RMC Audio - request a quote and at least see if it is in your price range. It it a great combo that will get very loud. It can do tone that ranges form clean to snarly.

 

[Rob Martinez]

I have the Ampeg B100R and it is KILL-ER! It is 100 watts and I use it for outdoor gigs when there is a PA. Cost is about $550. Easy to use as well. I also have the B200R which is 220 watts, and also amazing, and I use that when I need a bit more volume on stage. But for my 50s rock trio, I am finding the B100R to be more than enough. The B200R is about $600.

 

[santucci218]

try to find a used eden nemesis 320 watt combo. those things are amazing.

 

[Chriso21]

mesa buster. by far. heavy though

 

[Turock]

To my ears, the Ampeg B100R is the best sounding combo out there.

 

[titanbandman]

I am hearing the Ampeg B100R is a good combo - great. What is the difference between this and a BA115 other than price? Still looking at others too...I am an Ampeg fan myself....just want to be getting the best I can. Maybe a small amp and cab is the way to go for this money? AW

 

[victor6]

The SWR WorkingPro 12 is an impressive little unit ... 200 watts, tons of features. Street price is $549 and I've occasionally seen it on sale for $499.

Victor

 

[RickenBoogie]

+1 on the Working Pro, or even an older Working Man's. Alot of clean power for the money.

 

[MrPrashant]

Get yourself a used Trace Elliot.

You can get them on the cheap these days, and if you find a pre-gibson one, you will never let it go.

 

[titanbandman]

Bump - Any other opinions? Thanks.

AW

 

[62bass]

Bump - Any other opinions? Thanks.

AW

Take a look at the Traynor combos. Good sounding reliable gear.

 

[amos]

Having played through both the B100r and the BA-115 I can tell you the B100r is a far superior amp. More headroom and overall volume than the BA-115, no useless hissing tweeter like on the BA-115, just a better sounding amp overall. I use a BA-115 for practice and just recently utilized a B100r in the studio. Worked great, now I have GAS to replace my BA-115 w/ a practice/backup B100r.

 

[pfschim]

+1 on the Eden/Nemesis line, good stuff with good features and nice prices.

If your willing to go used, I'd recommend a Mesa Walkabout 12 too. 300w @ 4 Ohms (~500 @ 2 with an extension) and you could probably find one for the upper end of your price range these days.