buying a combo. what to check for?

[thehangingmist]

i found this peavy max 115 combo, liked its sound a lot. am going to buy it tomorrow. what all should i really check for before i bring it home? as in stuff to check for any damage inside or on the speaker or something like it?

thanks,
Varun

 

[RickenBoogie]

If it works, and sounds good at all volume settings, it's prolly fine. Good luck.

 

[SteveC]

I'd check to see if it says Genz Benz before I bought a combo.

Seriously, if it all works, sounds good to you, there are no obvious signs of abuse, and the price is right, you're fine.

I've tried those and for what they are it's a nice amp.

 

[thehangingmist]

great!

 

[agedhorse]

Just a few things in general to check before buying any combo...

1. It's adequate for your application, can get low enough as well as loud enough. Does it have "your" tone?
2. It will fit in your vehicle of choice.
3. Try carrying it 100 feet. Is that going to work for you or does it need to be lighter?

 

[Lee Barker]

I suggest you set the volume at adequate plus a little and play every note on your bass's fingerboard, slowly. Listen carefully. Speaker problems might show up.

 

[thehangingmist]

got it!
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[hughstewart]

got it!
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Looks new..... great job.

 

[thehangingmist]

thanks

 

[SteveC]

Just a few things in general to check before buying any combo...

1. It's adequate for your application, can get low enough as well as loud enough. Does it have "your" tone?
2. It will fit in your vehicle of choice.
3. Try carrying it 100 feet. Is that going to work for you or does it need to be lighter?

#3 is what keeps the Shuttle 3.0 as my "rig' of choice.

 

[thehangingmist]

this is a heavy frickin combo and i hate the fact that it has no handles on the sides but since i wont be moving it at all it doesnt really bother me

 

[oldironsights]

I have its little brother the 12" model. I use it at home with my acoustic bass, Great sound for the price!