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Need a bigger amp....

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Dethbass888

Apr 2, 2012
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Vancouver, BC, Canada
#1
Hey guys. Just wanted to know your opinion on a couple amps I was looking at. I've been playing for about 4 years now, and I've had my little 30w practice amp for some time now, it's time for a upgrade. I was looking at either getting a Fender Rumble 350, or an Ampeg Micro Head and Micro Cab. I mostly play metal songs so I tend to like lots of super deep, low end punch. I also play in a metal band too and I need one that I can play over the drummer (He plays ****ing loud!!!) So I know I'll be okay for gigs and practice with either of these amps. Just wanted to know what is the best bang for my buck!!
Thanks
 
#4
Dethbass888 said:
Hey guys. Just wanted to know your opinion on a couple amps I was looking at. I've been playing for about 4 years now, and I've had my little 30w practice amp for some time now, it's time for a upgrade. I was looking at either getting a Fender Rumble 350, or an Ampeg Micro Head and Micro Cab. I mostly play metal songs so I tend to like lots of super deep, low end punch. I also play in a metal band too and I need one that I can play over the drummer (He plays ****ing loud!!!) So I know I'll be okay for gigs and practice with either of these amps. Just wanted to know what is the best bang for my buck!!
Thanks
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I have a Carvin R600 cyclops for sale 15 /2-8s and a horn with a built in crossover???
 
#7
Neither of those rigs will hang with the metal stuff you're describing, either in volume, or lowend. You need to be shopping on the used market, not looking at new budget stuff that can't do what you need done. Look for GK 700 or 800rb's, Ampeg 3 pro's or B2/B4r's, Hartke 3500's, Peavey T-max's or Tour series heads, etc. and a cheap bit good condition 215 or equivalent.
 
#8
I played in a metal band with a f***ing loud drummer too, the loudest of loud. I got by with the fender rumble 100 for ..4 or 5 years. had to crank it most days but it could handle it. I think you'd probably be alright with the rumble 350, though I've never tried it. Take a look at the pf350/500, I am now running the pf500 and could not be happier, I'd be just as content with the pf350 I think.
 
#11
Don't buy the Ampeg Micro, you'll be re-selling it before you know it. It doesn't matter what type of music either bass is bass. I can't comment on GK but they do get good reports . Sometimes you can get a used head that will do the job for a long time. IMO, 410 cab such as an 410hlf or something similar will get you going. I have a Fender 215 pro cab , more $$$ but worth it. Go to the nearest GC or one of the other mega stores and see what is for sale in the used dept. This way you'll get an idea of what you like and maybe purchase.......................:)
 
#12
I agree that neither of the two will really serve well long-term. Look to used head and cab. Solid state you need 500w; tube you wanna look at 200w. Personally for cabs, I'm into 12s rather than 10s, more air moving (volume) for close to the same package size, and more bottom. Let the flaming begin.
 
#13
96tbird said:
I agree that neither of the two will really serve well long-term. Look to used head and cab. Solid state you need 500w; tube you wanna look at 200w. Personally for cabs, I'm into 12s rather than 10s, more air moving (volume) for close to the same package size, and more bottom. Let the flaming begin.
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+1 on 12's! I don't own any, but have played through a handful and love em!
 
#14
96tbird said:
I agree that neither of the two will really serve well long-term. Look to used head and cab. Solid state you need 500w; tube you wanna look at 200w. Personally for cabs, I'm into 12s rather than 10s, more air moving (volume) for close to the same package size, and more bottom. Let the flaming begin.
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+2, I guess?
My Mesa Carbine M6 212 combo is a monster and sounds great live. Yes, combo. Yes, metal. No, not cheap.
 
#16
Don't know your budget but if you can swing it I would get a GK 700RB-II with a GK Neo 212. I owned this combination and it is very loud, aggressive with plenty of lowend. Get a second 212 later and you will have an awesome metal rig.
 
#17
In general, speaker size has nothing to do with tone. The best way there's ever been and ever will be to both tweak knobs and audition speakers, is with your eyes shut. Start listening with your eyes and it's all downhill from there. Your eyes will be convincing you something's better when it's not. Your ears will tell you what's really going on, so listen to them, and take the eyes out of the equation. Why do you think blind musicians are all so damn good?
 

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