Check out something from TC electronic combos and amps+cabs, the prices are good, likewise the quality.
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Help with combo choice!
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I took in trade a Rumble 100 v3 a few months ago. I've grown quite fond of it as a practice amp. It sounds great and is super light. The DI is post everything, so that's really the only sucky thing about it. I don't know where you are located, but in the US, the going street price on them used is about $200. $300 for new.
Wasn’t it an ice pick?
As for amps, I suggest trying to find something GK if possible. Of those listed, I’d go Peavey, since they’re bullet proof.
Not sure where you are located, but IMHO Traynor makes the best combo for your dollar. If you can locate one, you should check it out.
Traynor Amps
I have used one for years. I also have a GK MB 112 (the older version with the metal screen on the front) and while it is great, I prefer the Traynor. I use it with my DB as well as my EUB and bass guitar.
Traynor Amps
I have used one for years. I also have a GK MB 112 (the older version with the metal screen on the front) and while it is great, I prefer the Traynor. I use it with my DB as well as my EUB and bass guitar.
Is that the distressed model?
I have a newer Max 115 and they are lighter than the old TNT and TKO models. They don’t get any love on this forum but they are solid no frills amps that last forever.
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This is IMHO the overall amp that just seems to sound good with a lot of basses.
The Ampeg BA series are considerably heavier, but I do recommend you try out the BA-112 ($270 with $30 rebate) and BA-115 ($350 with $50 rebate), before you decide. They both have Aux level controls, which make playing along with iPods, and such, much easier. Nice tone, too, for subjective comparison.
I'm fairly certain that the actual Varg is more into rap these days. I think he is out of the country club they call jail in Norway at least for the time being.
Go with the Rumble 100. Thursday I did a challenging gig in a loud medium sized venue. My 100 cut it, and still sounded good! Afterward during pack up, my gig bag weighed more. Love it (and my Rumble 40 as well).
Thanks for the opinions, I live in Chile and the market is not as big as in the USA. Those are the options that I have and I am seeing if I can find a GK, it has been the one that has interested me the most so far.
What do you think of the Eden combo that I put at the beginning? Will it be fine to use with distortion?
What do you think of the Eden combo that I put at the beginning? Will it be fine to use with distortion?
If I were you for the money I would get the Bugera BXD12 kickback combo amp. They sound great and tilt back so you can hear yourself. I have the 15 aluminum version and it's great. The 12 can be had for $299 on Sweetwater. Mind you it doesn't produce the 2000 watts it claims, but it's loud enough to play in a full band.
For a practice amp with low stage volume gigs only, the Rumble 40 > the Rumble 100. It sounds better and is smaller and cheaper (IMO, i own both). If you're interested in moderate stage volume gigs, I'd go for a used Rumble 200. The 100 sits in an awkward middle place where it doesn't truly excel at any one thing.
