I need a portable combo that has a good low B tone. Any suggestions?

I'm looking for the same thing, and I havn't found very much. The Ashdown ABM series looks nice, but I havn't been able to play one.

 

Try out one of the Eden Time Traveler combos. They use the CXM-series cabs as their foundation; I have a CXM-110 and it reproduces the low B better than my D-210Ts do!

 

the awesome fender bassman 25!

 

Fender Bassman 25. It's a rockin' little amp. Louder than you would think for 25watts. The tone is good and it goes low.

 

Ampeg B-100R

 

Although it's pricey, SWR Super Redhead

 

Does the SWR Super Redhead come in any configuration other than 2x8"s? I've played the 2x8 and it does a mediocre job of handing the B... My Nemesis (By Eden) NC-212P combo does a much better job at half the price (650$ vs. 1300$). Of course, it's got 2 12" woofers.... and it's not too bad to haul around w/ side dishes and around 50 pounds. The Super Redhead weighs more but have casters and rolls very easily.

 

I have a Nemesis NC-410P - and it's a killer combo amp for the price - but it weighs about 70lb.

allan

 

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LOL - I think it's funny that you have such a wide variety of amps to choose from.

Maybe you should say what size and weight you are looking to transport, and what wattage you need.

For small amps I like the Bassman 25. It could be compared to the Minx 10, the Carvin PB100-10, the Ampeg 30...

For Medium amps You could compare the Bassman 60 or 100, the Ampeg 100 or B2, the Carvin PB100-15, the Kickback combos... etc etc

For Large combos you have the Carvin RC210, the Eden Metro, Nemesis 210, 212... etc, GK 1001 combo, Fender 400 combo...

I was kind of under the impression that you were looking for a small amp, myself. So, I still recommend the Bassman 25. However, I will say that I never compred it back to back with the Carvin, and the Carvin is 100w same size and same price.

 

Hey analog,

I tried out the CXM-110 with a time traveler head and came away feeling like it just didn't have the horsepower (the cabinet, not the head) to carry a low B string. I got a lot of vent noise when I started romping on the B string (D and lower). You are right about the tone. It sounded awesome.

On the 210T - I think that cab is only rated at 60 hz for low end. The CXM-110 goes down to 36 hz according to the Eden web site.

What does anybody else think?

While we're on combos: has anyone played the EA iAMP combo? Pricey but it looks like it could be the bizness!

 

By the way... Embelisher uses his Fender Bassman 25 for some performances with a piano and singers (at Church I think...) so I believe that says a lot about what you can do with this small amp.

 

The Super Redhead is a 2x10 setup, not 2x8, i just thought i should clear that up.

 

If you can afford it I'd say BAM210. Plenty of low end.

 

I was thinking of trading my SWR Workingman 10 combo for one of those... does it own it up? Rather, does it sound like a tube, a pygmy tube, or plain old solid state? I know Musician's Friend boast that it has the tube sound...

 

i agree!! goes low, beautiful tone

-nik

 

or I was considering the GK 400RB/115 1x15 combo or the 400RB/112 or the 400RB/210 but idk...which one has the best rating for a low B? or I was considering a Backline, but idk...or I was thinking of an Ashdown 1x15 combo...idk what would be best for a 6 string?

 

MFC is correct, the Redhead is a 2x10 combo. SWR does make a 2X12 combo called The Sliverado.

 

The WM10 is not even in the same league

I've owned several of the original Ampeg B-15 fliptops, the B100-R reminds me of that tone, with much more depth, especially for a low B and much more volume. I love mine and just for reference I also have Eden D210XLT and Euphonic Audio VL110 cabs. Highly recommended.

One caveat... if you're looking for Fieldy type highs, this isn't the combo but if you're looking for a full-bodied slap tone with nice but not exaggerated highs, this could be the one.