Hello! My band is going to start playing some local shows so I was going to buy 4x10's for an amp but a friend of mine sold me his ampeg 8x10 cabinet for really cheap. I was wondering if there was any good heads that could power this thing for about $400-$500 tops. I'm totally broke at the moment and on a budget so any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Head Question
- Thread starter TsunamiBomb
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I'm sure there will be plenty of suggestions, but my vote would be for a Hartke 3500 or 5500. They're really loud for their rated output, and pretty versatile as well. What's even better is that the 3500 would be well under your budget (new or used, but I'd buy used), and it should last you for years. I used a 3500 with an Ampeg 8x10 for a while, if that matters.
Nice name, btw.
Nice name, btw.
600 on online dealers, but you can get it for about 500 on ebay if you're luckyPlain Old Me said:
Link RemovedSutton said:
$535 for "B" stock? Oh just found it:
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Sounds like a deal if you need a head and don't have a ton of cash
. I could swear I saw one for less though... Maybe you could bargain with the dealer. Keep in mind though: You can find some awesome used gear for cheap as well. BTW, where do you live?
I've seen them on the Bay for $499...new in box with warranty. It's an amazing head!!! meas look, feel, tone, without the Mesa price (or aura, but that'll come) Our own Quadzilla hipped me to this. I finally found a dealer here in Des Moines and checked it out. Amazing head...now on my GAS list!!!
Sutton said:
Another GB1200 success story!
Quad doesn't slap, or play the music I play (gospel, jazz, funk), but he assured me that this head would be great. He wasn't kidding!~I had a couple people come over while I was taking it thru it's paces @ the store. Lots of ppositive comments on this thing!!!! I think that the lack of name recognition causes most people not to look @ it...but that never stopped Avatar!!! (also on my GAS list....new rig in June!!!!
)So the Kustom Grove GB1200 or the Hartke 3500 is the way to go. Rad! Thanks for all the input.
I live in Los Angeles btw.
I live in Los Angeles btw.
