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

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by BryLMoo, Dec 9, 2005.

  1. Dec 9, 2005 #1
    BryLMoo

    BryLMoo

    Mar 25, 2004
    Charlotte, NC
    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
     
  2. Dec 10, 2005 #2
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    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
     
  3. Dec 10, 2005 #3
    Sako

    Sako

    Nov 4, 2004
    Charlotte, NC
    What kind of music do you play, what is your budget, and what is your timeframe for buying?
     
  4. Dec 10, 2005 #4
    BillyB_from_LZ

    BillyB_from_LZ

    Sep 7, 2000
    Chicago
    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...
     
  5. Dec 10, 2005 #5
    BluesMan845

    BluesMan845

    Oct 6, 2003
    Suffern, NY USA
    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