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Need a new amp

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Tomass

Nov 1, 2005
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ok my last thread didnt go with a success so ill write up another one. Ok my amp has just about had, it sounds like a tv with no signal. It still works but for not much longer, I want to get a more powerful bass system. So no I dont want to get another crappy practice system. I think ill stay away from the Laney and Behringer systems. I havent had much experience with bass amps as my little 50 watt guitar+bass pratice amp was alright until i got in a band. Im looking at Hartke, Ashton, Peavy, Randall. Mainly because they are more affordable than mesa Boogie and Ampeg etc. What Combo or Amp+Cab would you suggest for around $1000-$1300 AUD, altough i could go up a maybe another hundred if it is more beneficial or better to.
 
#3
How big are the venues you plan on playing along w/ Plain ol me's questions. I know American amps are expensive over there, but what about Trace Elliot and Ashdown, they are British right? I'm not thrilled w/ your choices, but I'm an admitted gear snob. :)
 
#4
hm im looking for low end punch and mid, playing heavy metal and black metal. i was also looking at the: Nemesis 320 Watt NC-410 4 x 10" Combo. What do you guys think of those, also with amps+cabs does it matter if you mis match brands. Like use brand X head with Brand Y Cab, just as long as the wattage is right and the ohms as well, right. if so what would be a good combination at a reasonble price.
 
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Tomass said:
hm im looking for low end punch and mid, playing heavy metal and black metal. i was also looking at the: Nemesis 320 Watt NC-410 4 x 10" Combo. What do you guys think of those, also with amps+cabs does it matter if you mis match brands. Like use brand X head with Brand Y Cab, just as long as the wattage is right and the ohms as well, right. if so what would be a good combination at a reasonble price.
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Now you're talking, I thought that would be out of your price range, they are made by Eden over here. Heard nothing but good about Eden Nemesis. I just orderd an NC210 for my backup amp. I'm anxious for it to get here. Those are loud for a 250 Watt 210 so that one should cut through fine at 320 Watts.
You can do a search, they are well respected on this site.
 
#8
Which amps have you heard about reliability issues with, I need to be able to play failry loudly for band prac as that is how i blow the other amp. Havent started playing gigs yet but when the time comes they have PA systems anyway.
 
#10
Hi Tomass - nice to hear another local.

I'd personally go for something like a 2nd hand Peavey head - they're just everywhere, and they're almost unbreakable!
And a 2nd hand (but relatively new) quad in the range of 600w (400w is good, but more is better :cool: ).
Peavey's have a nice bass sound. You should be able to pick up a decent head (400w or so at 4 ohms) for around 6-700AUD.
2nd hand is the way to go - just be patient, and try the gear out, even if the seller is a little miffed you've been playing it longer than 5 minutes. It took me around 5 months to get my rig sorted out, just waiting for the right gear to appear 2nd hand, but i got what i want, at the price i wanted.
The Peavey T-max, firebass and mark VII heads are all nice - but seriously, just try everything - and you may come across a real gem.
Good Luck,
smo
 

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