decent light weight combos

I just picked up the Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0-8T 300 Watt Lightweight Bass 1x8 Combo and here is my story:

I was looking for a combo amp to go with my son's new Stealth Bongo, and I was originally looking at SWR 10, 12 & even 15 workingman combos. Just for fun I saw they had this combo with the tiny 8 (13.5 POUNDS), and I was blown away! Look at my signature and you can see that I have been gigging with the 6.0 and my UL112's. Well this little guy wasn't as loud as my current setup, but it was as loud and with better tone than it's much bigger AND heavier counterparts.

Needless to say, you can guess which combo I walked out of the store with last night.

As soon as I walked in the door, I sat that little baby on top of one of my 12's and was litterally rattling sconces off my livingroom wall. I do mean LITERALLY! This amp will serve my son well for years to come, and the old man might have to take it to a few rehearsals himself.

 

I myself am considering a markbass 12" combo, but there are several other very lightweight contenders that would be perfect for you.

The EA iamp 300 and the wizzy 10 are another great combo, as is the Markbass 12 combo. Basically, these weigh in at varying weights of less than 30 pounds. I love the sound of the Markbass, but I'd really like to play a shuttle 3.0 before I buy.

Search the threads here about these outfits. Lightweight and lots of power. If you need more power than they offer you can add a lightweight extension cab. GB just started selling the shuttle cabs separate.

 

Why not try Nemesis (by Eden) - it gives great quality and a wonderful pure sound for a reasonable price - and the NSP or newer RS-cabs weigh (the 210 and the 115) between 40 and 50 lbs!



This is my stack, all Nemesis: the NA320 amp with the NSP 210 and 115 cabs. I don't know the prices in the USA, but in Europe the prices are relatively low for that quality!
Anyway: I'm very happy with it!

 

At this stage, most any brand of micro amp/neo spkrs combo's are all going to be high end. All those mentioned above are in this catagory. The technology is still new enough that the cheap knock-offs haven't come, yet. My favorite, though it's a bit heavier overall is the Mesa Scout combo, 1x12 around 50 lbs.

 

The Shuttle 3.0-8t and 3.0-10t are amazing little combos at 13.5 and 18.5 pounds respectively. They really are something to hear, if you can find them in Ireland and if they're affordable over there.

Over there, the new Ashdown Little Giant heads with one of the Ashdown Superfly ultralight cabs might be more affordable?

Also, the Markbass Minimark (150 watts into 2x6" speakers, or 250 watts if you add an 8 ohm extension) really blows me away, if that's something you can find. It's a little heavier than the Shuttles at about 20 pounds, but is still very very light.

Good luck!!!

Cheers,
Liam

 

I really like my Line6 Studio 110. It's 70 watts are under the power range you mentioned but it does a nice job and with the XLR out it's quite easy to get it into a PA. At about $250 you could even get a pair of them to get you to 140 watts!

 

Well, I brought this little baby to rehearsal tonight, and my bandmates giggled when they saw it. They said, " Is that all you're using, where is your normal rig?" I told them, "Just give it a chance, you'll be surprised."

Man were they floored when I hit the first note! They all said, ""WHOA!!!" We played the rest of the rehearsal, and I was actually told to turn down because I was too loud??

Now as a combo alone, it would probably give enough stage volume, but you would have to use the DI for the house mix. Still a very formidable combo.
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Without a budget limit, this is a question with a million answers.

 

Budget...what's a BUDGET???

 

Try an Eden WTX500 (4 lbs) and an Eden D-112XLT Neo (49 lbs). It's not a combo, but it's decent and light weight.

 

Where are you in Ireland. I'm in Belfast.

I have a Markbass 121P combo. Very light and LOUD. Easy to carry as well.

You could get a used one for GBP500 or around euro 625 ish.

You're welcome to come and try mine if you live near me, or if you like long drives?

Also, I've had lots of Markbass gear over the last 4 years, try a 102P cab with Little Mark II for a light and gret sounding mini-rig.

 

And when do you think those will be generally available?

 

First budget constraints, now the suggested item has to actually be available? I had several imaginary rigs in mind but I guess I'll just keep them to myself...

 

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442966

Check this link out for all the info might you need.

 

Markbass CMD 121P. Light, great tone with plenty of EQ options, and lots of volume if you need it.