Hello all, I plan to buy my first "real" amp, my budget is like 700 . I have found 2 models head+cab : Marshall MB450h (hybrid) + MBC115 cab Ampeg PF350 (portaflex) + PF-115HE cab I play mostly low-tuned stoner/metal (like Crowbar) + some death metal (suffocation, entombed, dismember...). Do any people have any of these amp ? Thx !
Even tho I like the Ampeg sound., for the low stuff, perhaps favor the Marshall here. Where are u located? Might there be better choices. .. 2nd hand perhaps. If you could grab an Aguilar TH350 & another 115. ..??? The PF115HE is a sealed cab design & therefore is not as good as some ported cabs for deep lows. Haven't tried the Marshall, but I've heard a few similar, they seem cool. Still- better stuff about imo You can find the Aguilar TH 350 for cheap if u buy from the USA then finds a cab locally perhaps
I highly recommend the PF-350, (I have the PF-500), but if you play at high volume levels, you may want two PF-115HE cabs.
In a pinch, I bought a PF350 when my two backups went into the repair shop at the same time. It fits in a Fender deluxe bass gig bag, sounds good, and was under $300US here in the USA. I actually like it. How's that, Jimmy?
I'm french so prices are damned high over here For example the TH 350 is like 580 (over my budget). After reading all answers, I'll go for a pf350 then or maybe a used pf500 if I can find one. For the cab, what would you guys suggest instead of PF115HE ? (budget 300-350 ).
I really like the SVT 210av. It's a medium duty cab...doesn't take as much power as the PF115he...but it sounds like a scaled down fridge IMHO.
I have the PF350. Has that great Ampeg tone, simple effective EQ, plenty of power - not "fill a stadium on its own" kind of power, but with 2 15s it packs a nice punch. Very portable - you can carry it over your shoulder in a small gig bag. Price is right too!
See if someone in the TB classified Ad section will ship to France. Heck, I may be selling mine in a month. How hard can it be? I have music published in France—used to spend a few weeks there every year—even was a summer student there. Parlons!
I live in Australia & bought my TH500 from the USA for half what it costs here. For low tuned stuff, maybe a GK neo 115 do Ampeg pf cabs make a ported 115? Think they make a ported 410 but. .???