ive recently started playing with a new band and i need a reasonably priced combo amp that'll stand up to a very loud and crashing drummer. preferably around $600 would be best. i have no idea about which amps are better for what and some suggestions would be great. thanks
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combo gig amp, which?
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you could have a look at the ashdown combos, 300w 15 inch, 2x10, 4x10 and more just depends on your budget and they can all have another cab added later if need be for more volume.
but for about $600 you should be able to get a pretty good head and cab setup
but for about $600 you should be able to get a pretty good head and cab setup
One combo that might suit you is the Yorkville Sound XM200 which is available in either 1X15" or 2X10" formats. It will also drive an extension cabinet. I used one for a year and it sounds very good and plays pretty loud. I was playing at the time with a loud, crashing drummer and an equally loud guitar player. The Yorkville is solid and reliable too. They're made in Canada but available in the USA. I paid $599 Canadian for mine so the US price should be just under $500. They also make more powerful combos.
Yorkville Sound is definitely worth checking out.
Yorkville Sound is definitely worth checking out.
great thanks for the input. i will check out Yorkville, i've also had my eye on some GK combos, we'll see.
Take a look at the new Carvins too. Massive power for the price, in 2x10" and 1x15" configurations.
+1. I think they run @400watts without an additional speaker. They use the new bx600 head and the power is 225w @ 8ohms, 400 @ 4 ohms, 600@ 2ohms.Nedmundo said:
There is a huge thread on the b1500 head. One poster was talking about how they tried to run the amp at 2 ohm, 1900w. They got to about 4 before they decided to not go any more.neatobassman said:
I take my Ampeg B100R to jobs and run a cord from the line out to a channel on the PA mixer. End of problem.
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Watch out for the GK combos...When I worked for Guitar Center, next to the Behringer 410 and 810 cabs, they were the most returned item...usually blown speakers.
