New Cabinet! Now I need a head... and ideas

[tlite]

Just tried out a bunch of stuff- super fun trying the recommendations you all had as best I could.

I tried the GK MB200. It was great, just sounds similar to my GK Backline 250, (but better, smaller, more power). They had a used GK Fusion Mb800 which I thought sounded VERY good- I liked it more than the MB200.

For whatever reason the TH350 didn't do it for me but I gave it a shot. Probably the way I was dialing it in (or not dialing it in) but I couldn't quite get happy with it.

I tried a Rumble 500, which I couldn't believe but I really liked. I went in thinking I was going to gravitate toward something more exotic, but I have to admit it has a great sound with this cabinet. One thing that gave me pause was when I pushed the vintage and countour buttons on this (new) unit, it was really scratchy like it needed some electrical cleaner. Was surprised to hear that on a new head?

Finally tried the Mesa D800, and really liked it as well. Great sound, simple, small and light. Dialed in some great vintage tones as well as nice clear cleans.

They had a bunch of other great stuff I wanted to try but I ran out of time. Thanks all for the advice. Haven't made a decision but this thread has been very helpful- thanks again.

 

[deathness]

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Just tried out a bunch of stuff- super fun trying the recommendations you all had as best I could.

I tried the GK MB200. It was great, just sounds similar to my GK Backline 250, (but better, smaller, more power). They had a used GK Fusion Mb800 which I thought sounded VERY good- I liked it more than the MB200.

For whatever reason the TH350 didn't do it for me but I gave it a shot. Probably the way I was dialing it in (or not dialing it in) but I couldn't quite get happy with it.

I tried a Rumble 500, which I couldn't believe but I really liked. I went in thinking I was going to gravitate toward something more exotic, but I have to admit it has a great sound with this cabinet. One thing that gave me pause was when I pushed the vintage and countour buttons on this (new) unit, it was really scratchy like it needed some electrical cleaner. Was surprised to hear that on a new head?

Finally tried the Mesa D800, and really liked it as well. Great sound, simple, small and light. Dialed in some great vintage tones as well as nice clear cleans.

They had a bunch of other great stuff I wanted to try but I ran out of time. Thanks all for the advice. Haven't made a decision but this thread has been very helpful- thanks again.

That's the way to do it! With so many good options these days, the decision is never easy, but don't feel rushed, try them all again if you need to, and trust your ears. Looks you got a great problem to work through!

 

[Nephilymbass]

So, a friend of mine (plug for Kevin Garrido [email protected]) just built me a groovy little cabinet for a 10" Eminence BP102 driver. See pics- I'm digging it.

The only head I have is an old GK Backline 250 and I'm looking for something new that would be a good match for the cab. I'm going to bring the cabinet to my favorite shop this weekend to try out some gear and thought I'd get some recommendations.

Looking for suggestions for maybe 3 or 4 very different sounding heads so I can get an idea as to the range of sounds out there.

FWIW, I play a Lakland DJ4 w/J-retro. I'm all over the place with what I like to listen to and play. Willie Nelson, Fugazi, The Meters, Wilco, Sabbath. Yeah, I know- all over the map. I'm not playing live currently, mostly playing/practicing at home, occasionally jamming, and recording.

Would prefer a smaller unit, not over-clogged with unnecessary features. Simplicity is a good thing.

What would be fun to try out? Any heads you TB'ers have been impressed with recently?

Thanks!

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Nice looking cab!!! I love those speakers. I put 4 bp102 200w 8ohms in my 410.

 

[tlite]

Nice looking cab!!! I love those speakers. I put 4 bp102 200w 8ohms in my 410.

Nice! I bet that 410 sounds fantastic.

 

[Nephilymbass]

Nice! I bet that 410 sounds fantastic.

i'm enjoying it

Sounds nice onstage and worked really well in the studio also.