first rig

[deepvibration]

A couple I'd look at:

Gallien Krueger MB212 combo (used maybe around $450?), 500W @ 4 ohms. Loud and light.

Genz Benz Countour combo 210 or 115 (new on closeout around $350) 300W by itself, 500W w/an extension speaker you could add later (but pretty darn loud by itself!).

P.S. If your band's PA is up to the task, maybe you can run a line from you ampeg to the PA and solve the problem for no money!!!!

What about a GB 400 2X10 combo? I see one for 400 in Orange county.

 

[CL400Peavey]

What about a GB 400 2X10 combo? I see one for 400 in Orange county.

Nope.

Power doesnt matter with out speakers to back it up.

215, 610, 810, 412.

 

[deepvibration]

I would pass on that 410. Not my favorite by a long shot, and it doesnt leave you any room to add a cab.
Well he doesnt crank it, just that he plays at a good volume to be on par with the loud drummer.


Hearing this, I would recommend you expand your budget a bit. I would find a used ampeg 810e and an amp that puts out 500+ watts at 4 Ohms.

 

[1stnamebassist]

I use a Carvin MB 15/15combo that is very loud. It will cost about 600.00 new however. The recommendations for used Peavy gear is spot on if you don't mind the weight. Either the 2x15 or the 18x 210 cabs can be had for low money, and old peavy mk4 or mk6 heads can be had sometimes for as low as 100 to 200$. You can cancel your gym membership if you move them around a lot however. Extremely heavy gear.

 

[JimmyM]

Im considering a pv tour 700 with an ampeg 4x10 hlf (the one with the bar and built in casters). 300 for the head and 200 for the cab. Would thus rig last me?

It would be pretty good, yeah. Have to admit I prefer the 410he because it's not tuned as low as the 410hlf, but plenty of folks dig the 410hlf, so it could work for you.

 

[deepvibration]

Cool. Im thinking of holding off while the other guitarist gets his amp setup. Thanks for the recommendations.