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Looking for new combo

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xxpigxx

Nov 4, 2007
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#1
So I have been playing for about 2 years now. Still have my original equipment (Squire and some no name 100w combo). I have actually learned a lot, but am still learning at a good pace.

I play in our church band (about 30-50 people in the church). :bassist:

So I am looking to get a good combo for a better sound, and I would like to start auditioning for bands (I think I might be ready. Once I get my new equipment, it is just a matter of getting the balls to do it). I am looking to buy in two months or so (if the boss . . . err . . . wife approves :ninja:).

So I am currently looking at either the G-K MB212 or a Carvin BR5*N (15 or 10, dunno which I would prefer . . . hence the *).

Any thoughts between the two?

I know it might be a tad overkill for the church setting, but I am looking to future uses as well. I can always turn the volume down.

So . . . input?
 
#2
A few question first:

1. What is your budget?

2. What type of worship music do you play?

3. Is there PA support?

4. Do you plan on playing out at live shows?

5. Have you tried the search feature? There are dozens of threads on Talkbass regarding combos. You answer may be in one of those.

If you are considering the MBE 212 you may be better off with the MBE 210. You can add aother 8ohm MBE (2X10, 2X12 or 1 X 15) cab to the MBE 210 combo if you need the extra volume. The MBE 212 doesn't have the ability to do an extention cab.
 
#4
srxplayer said:
A few question first:

1. What is your budget?
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~$650-750

2. What type of worship music do you play?
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I would say a mix of Contemporary (Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, etc), Southern Gospel (Gaithers, Cathedral Quartet, etc.), and Classic Hymns.

3. Is there PA support?
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For me, negative. 2 singers are wired into the meh PA we have. Guitarist has his own amp, and his mic is also wired into that. Then I have my amp, with my wife's mic wired into it.

4. Do you plan on playing out at live shows?
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Indeed, if/when I get into a band that wants me ;)

5. Have you tried the search feature? There are dozens of threads on Talkbass regarding combos. You answer may be in one of those.
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Yeah, I have. That is how I cam to my finalists :D

If you are considering the MBE 212 you may be better off with the MBE 210. You can add aother 8ohm MBE (2X10, 2X12 or 1 X 15) cab to the MBE 210 combo if you need the extra volume. The MBE 212 doesn't have the ability to do an extention cab.
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Cool beans. Is there any real sound difference between the 210 and 212?
 
#5
Well the GK combo amps fit into your budget. There are a lot of other options out there as well. With $750.00 to spend you can give yourself a lot more options on the used market. Since you don't have PA support for bass you may want to consider buying seperates (head and 2X10 or 2X12 cab) you can pick some decent stuff with your budget. You can buy another cab later if you need it.

I have never tested them side by side so I can only say that the MB212 should be a little louder with the 12's giving you more speaker surface area and its amp section is delivering the full 500 watts into the internal speakers. The MBE 210 will give you more flexibility when you need to add an additional cabinet. I think this is a key feature to consider if you are commited to buying any brand of combo amp.
 

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