Need reco's for a head/cab

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I think I'm just about done with my combo's for now. I'd like to look into getting a separate system so that way at least if the head f's up, I have the cab I can reuse. Ill be doing some mild gigging with whatever I can come up with, think dive bars.

I'm in the US (29483 specifically) and I live by "go big or go home", so I wouldn't mind 1000w of power RMS, even if "I'll never use it". Minimum 500w, I'll be playing mostly classic rock and metal (the more heavy stuff). Mostly 4 string but will be venturing into Low B 5 string territory here shortly. Also if it helps, I play mostly passive P basses, with my stingray being the only active one ATM.

Locally, theres a Peavey MiniMax 600 for a good price, some Markbass stuff and an Ampeg Venture (altho with the limited play time that I've had on the RB combos, I cant say Im in love with "the Ampeg sound"). Im going to be doing the best I can to research a ton listen to online sound demos since there really isn't anywhere I can do it live near me.

Whatever I get would need to fit into a mid size sedan (I know for a fact I can fairly easily get a 410 cab in my trunk), and I would love if it wouldn't take a team of mules to move around.

I appreciate it.

Oh, and if it tells you a lot about me and my style: I have 2 Kustom rigs at the house, a 1-18 and a 6-15 setup. Definitely not going to be gigging with those anytime soon.

 

[Marko 1]

I don't see any there at the moment, but got this from GC Used, $400/mint,

Peavey Headliner 1000, Class D only 10-lbs, 1000 watts RMS to 4-ohms.

 

[Gearhead17]

A drive to Bass Central in Fern Park, FL, is approximately 6 hours. That would be a worthwhile trip to try out some Mesa gear and more stuff in person. Bass Central

The closest Guitar Center is 20 minutes away and using their "Used" section to order and try out stuff is a GREAT way to hear gear in person.

One way to reduce all of the choices is to figure out if you want "amp head color" or something more neutral sounding. For me, I like the Mesa D800 because it feels like 20% character & 80% of my bass and effect pedals. The controls are easy to adjust, the midrange is not scooped at all, and I don't fight the inherent tone of the amp head. It just works well for me.

For cabinets, I suggest two of the same cabinet.

Are you playing in a band? PA system provided by you? Venue PA systems to play with? How many members?