Need a good backup rig/combo

[TimBosby]

I need a good back-up rig, preferably a combo for under $300 (used of course) that I can use for small (coffeehouse) and midsized (small to medium sized bars). Right now I am looking at an Ampeg BA 210 SP. I could give a damn about the digital effects but it is $375. Which is a good price for this amp which really rumbles but I'd like something less expensive and maybe not as heavy if possible. I had a Fender BXR 100 for a long time and I regret selling it because it was a pretty loud little combo and I gigged with it several times.

I just sold my Ampeg BA 112 which was a killer apartment/coffeehouse amp but not quite big enough for regular bars and I don't live in an apartment anymore so didn't need it.

Any suggestions?

 

[Mcrelly]

yorkville xm100 or bm100?

 

[IvanMike]

if you can find an old peavey tnt with a 15" black widow those are always a good choice (but a bit large and heavy).

one of my personal combo faves (and i hate combos) is the swr workingman's 15

another option would be to get a small cab that you can use with your current head. The aguilar gs-112 is small and light. the bag end S15 is another good choice, as are the 12" offerings from epifani and bergantino. A lot of other small cabs do the trick. I've neard nothing but good things about the ea wizzy for example.

 

[TimBosby]

Thinking about an Ampeg B100R. Found a great deal on one.

 

[Chef]

B100R-niiice, do it.

 

[emjazz]

The B100R is a perfect choice. I love that little amp.