need advice on purchasing a combo\stack(therein lies the problem)

[BryLMoo]

I don't know whether to go with a combo or a cab? i'm not looking to spend a load of money, but i do want a fair amount of power, and a good growly tone.

any suggestions? brands?

give me some response. i'll either take ya'll advice, or i'll buy a fender bassman amp. that's the one i'm thinking about buying.

any help would be appreciated!

Bryan

 

[MJ5150]

Combo's....for me, it comes down to two. The Eden Metro, and the Peavey BAM. If I ever went back to a combo, it would be the Eden hands down. I doubt your limited budget will allow you the chance to buy one though. Too bad.....

There are other quality combos that you will surely read about if you do a search here in the amps forum.

-Mike

 

[Sako]

give me some response. i'll either take ya'll advice, or i'll buy a fender bassman amp. that's the one i'm thinking about buying.

What kind of music do you play, what is your budget, and what is your timeframe for buying?

 

[BillyB_from_LZ]

...but i do want a fair amount of power...

...or i'll buy a fender bassman amp.

How much power do you consider a "fair amount"? To me, that means more than 500 watts or so; but I have a 160 watt amp, a 400 watt amp and a 2400 watt amp... It's all relative.

What do you hope to do...play at home all the time, play in a small band, a loud band, etc.?

I would have never considered a combo but bought a new (seemingly unused demo) SWR WM12 at a recent Guitar Center list sale for just $250. While it sounds very good solo, paired with one of my 1x15s it blows me away...

 

[BluesMan845]

There is a thread already addressing the pros and cons which should be a great help to you.

I personally prefer a powerful, lightweight combo. It's flexible enough for rehearsals and gigs. I use the GK 700RBII/112 NEO and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Here is the threads link:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163735