HELP!! I cannot decide on which amp...

[TheOnlyJuan]

I am still learning and I am trying to put together a relatively good used head and cab mainly for practice and small gigs. I have already purchased a Carvin pb 200 4 Ohm head. I am now looking for a good used cab and I have narrowed it down to the following:

GALLIEN KRUEGER 410SBX
AVATAR 2X10
GK 410BLX BASS CAB 7.0
CRATE BE410E
ASHDOWN MAG410T

From what I have read on TB, all of these are a pretty good investment. And yes, I know that I should buy a cab that is 8 Ohm in the event that I want to add another one. Thanks for any help that can push me in the right direction.

 

[Crater]

*My* personal choice among those would be the GK 410SBX. I really don't know anything in particular about it, but GK has a good reputation.

The GK BLX is a 'Backline' cab...that's G-K's budget line. The SBX is probably better quality.
A 2x10 doesn't have enough volume & punch in a loud band situation, IMO.
Crate's a low-end brand, nobody likes their stuff. Might be a nice cab, but low resale value.
Word on the street is Ashdown cabs are prone to driver failures.

 

[TheOnlyJuan]

Thanks. You will note that I have two options for GK but thanks for narrowing down the field!