Have Mesa 400+ & 6x10, need help w/practice rig!

[dallabillz]

I normally play a SansAmp RBI (preamp), into a Mesa 400+ thru a Mesa 6x10. However, I need something considerably smaller for practice sessions and smaller gigs. Can I just get a 2x10 for practice with some sort of load bank? Or do I need a completely different amp altogether? I'm trying to weigh my options.

 

[BawanaRik]

I normally play a SansAmp RBI (preamp), into a Mesa 400+ thru a Mesa 6x10. However, I need something considerably smaller for practice sessions and smaller gigs. Can I just get a 2x10 for practice with some sort of load bank? Or do I need a completely different amp altogether? I'm trying to weigh my options.

Wise man once said. The first step in weighing your options is to weight your wallet.

 

[hotrodjohn]

You should be fine running it in a single 210 cab. Either 8 ohm or 4 ohm, just plug into the corresponding output jack on back of amp.

 

[Bass_Pounder]

My big rig came equipped with a volume knob.

 

[BurningSkies]

My practice amp is my big rig.

 

[Dave W]

You should be fine running it in a single 210 cab. Either 8 ohm or 4 ohm, just plug into the corresponding output jack on back of amp.

+1

The 400+ will take a 8, 4, or 2ohm load. As long as you connect it to the appropriate output on the back of the amp, you'll be fine with any cab.

 

[chaosMK]

Mesa PH 1x12 is an awesome speaker. Lightweight too. I use it for my non-metal practices with my 6550-loaded Bass 400 all the time.

Try your RBI blended in the FX loop of the 400+... that's my favorite tone. Best of both worlds.

 

[Dave W]

Mesa PH 1x12 is an awesome speaker. Lightweight too.

Don't they weigh like 50lbs?

 

[chaosMK]

Don't they weigh like 50lbs?

Apparently it weighs "TBA" link

I haven't put mine on a scale or anything and I lift heavy stuff at the gym almost every day but to me it weighs nothing compared to the other Mesa cabs I've owned.

 

[dallabillz]

Thanks for the input guys... The intent was to find something lighter and more compact, preferably a combo. I'd rather not haul a rack and a cab around. Not to mention, the 400+ doesn't get that quiet, nor does it have the same sound whilst turned way down.

PS. Yes I just posted a very similar post on accident. I didn't realize this one actually went up as a new thread. Sorry, I am new to this forum.