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need new amp advice

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johnczyk

Mar 23, 2009
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#1
probably a lot to ask for one amp but..
looking for an amp that I can use in my house,use for some practice and maybe a small gig at somepoint..I kinda like the idea of being able to tilt it back as sort of a monitor but wouldnt be opposed to wheels for transport.A combo would probably be what I prefer
currnently have B20 acoustic which seems good in the house but not sure of the punch for other uses,any suggestions?
I wouldnt be opposed to looking on craigs list too.
thanx
 
#2
I have an older Genz-Benz M-Line combo (1x12) that does the tilt back thing and it really howls for me. I've also tried the newer 2x10 version of this combo and the thing made gi-normous sound when turned up. Pretty sure that they also make a 1x15 M-Line combo, or at least they did recently.

G-K has a 2x10 combo that includes their Backline 600 head at an attractive price. You might also look at Carvin and see if they still have one. I've filled in with a group and know one guy who plays a couple instruments - he has Carvin's Redline combo that's a tilt-back 2x10 with their older Redline 600 head in there. Nice enough rig.

The more portable gear from Markbass has earned a lot of praise and although it's not typically super cheap, you may find a deal with great bang for your buck if you look around for a bit. Remember that you might be able to get a nice, portable rig with something as simple as a G-K 400rb head and a 2x10 neo cab. A smaller head with a compact cab can sometimes be easier to handle than a combo that's one bigger box-shaped unit. So many choices...
 
#6
yes thanx i am looking at the ampeg BA 115---would love to win lottery and get svt classic head and a nice cabinet someday but only dreaming and will likely never need all that sound but dreaming is good.thanx
 

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