Combo recommendations for 80s Hard Rock

Can't go wrong with Ampeg for rock. Love mine.

 

All those brands listed produce some fine equipment. Get out and play some of it.

What sort of tones do you like?

 

You should be able to dial in a tone you like with any of those amps. My preference would lean more to the Ashdown and GK with the GK being the brightest of the bunch, but really any of those amps will work. Happy hunting.

 

Nice!!! I think you're going to like it. Don't be afraid to crank the gain on that amp as it really brings it to life. And let us know what you think about it after you've played with it for awhile.

 

Because you have a VT pedal, I'd say get a GK. You can get nice, clean, LOUD GK tone and use the pedal to Ampeg it up.

 

Although Fender isn't in your list, you should at least check out and consider the Fender Rumble 500. It is a 2x10 configuration and well within your budget. The Rumble series is the best selling line of bass amps in the world. I gig with one. For tons of information and opinions, check out the Fender Rumble Club in the Amps & Cabs forum.
Good luck with your search.

 

You want 80's, don't like tube tone, get a 400rb/800rb + Hartke cabs

 

Does anyone read. He posted that he ordered an Ashdown amp and cab.

 

That rig even has a 70's/80's rock look to it...very nice!