Combo amp that packs a punch?

[benedictallen]

I need a new amp for gigging. What do you guys think is the best combo amp that will get me heard but is relatively light and cheap? Obviously I'll need something from a company with reliable quality control.

 

[mrmills]

Way too many options with so little detail.

Budget?
Musical style?
Your Location?
What do you consider light?
Are you looking for any specific features?

 

[Hobobob]

Carvin stuff is a great deal for the money, and they have a lot of different options and configurations available.

 

[benedictallen]

To be honest I hadn't really considered the budget as I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to amp prices, but I would guess at under £400. I mostly play funk rock. I live in England. Again, I don't know specifics when it comes to weight, but I'd just say light enough for 1 guy of average strength to carry up and down a venue staircase? No specific features, just plug in, adjust the EQ slightly and go. (Sorry for being vague)

 

[rtslinger]

I like the New Peavey's I am using a Peavey Max 112 200 watts for club gigs and it has a great price point at under 300.00 US 5 member Classic Rock band 2 guitars, Keys, Drums and me total weight 42 lbs

 

[Linnin]

Do yourself a big favor and audition Fender's new version 3 Rumbles. Powerful; lightweight, and reliable D-Class tone monsters. Thomann is listing the Rumble 200 combo at 370 pounds and 15 pence. Invalid Link Removed
If you can stretch a bit the Rumble 500 combo is 443 pounds and 36 pence. Check out all the rave reviews at the Fender Rumble Club right here on TalkBass.

 

[michael_t]

Another vote for the new Fender Rumble.

For the difference in the cost, I would definitely go with the Rumble 500.

Keep in mind the 200 is 1x15 rated at 140w as a stand-alone combo while the 500 is 2x10 with 350w. I personally like the 2x10 for the punchier tone, which is what you're after.