Recomendations

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Ok...I've been looking for a second hand amp for a while now (Currently renting) and not getting anywhere, I'm thinking before long, I might have to go for new. Has anyone got any recommendations? Criteria:

- Play in a metal band, small/possibly medium size venues
- 4 and 5's used, so need something to cope with both
- Need something realtively compact
- And hopefully doesnt sound like complete rubbish
- Budget £400 - £500

is this feasible?

I'm obvously going to go try everything out if it comes to it, but just wondered what everyones recommendations wre.

thanks

 

[Basspolizei]

Peavey used or Behringer new for less than $250.00 USD will crank some decent tone.....

 

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thanks.

and while we're on the subject, as someone who's not got much experience with amps, what would be the major difference in sound between a 4 x 10 vs 2 x 12?

 

[bassampegman]

Ashdown ABM300 EVO 11 new price for most stores £550 approx, or nearly as good the MAG300 head for £250 approx with a Ashdown mag 410 cab or a second hand cab.

I used the MAG 300 head as backup to my Ampeg SVTCL and liked the sound so much i sold my Ampeg and got the Ashdown ABM500 EVO 11

 

[IvanMike]

thanks.

and while we're on the subject, as someone who's not got much experience with amps, what would be the major difference in sound between a 4 x 10 vs 2 x 12?

i treally depends upon the particular cabinet and speakers being used. In general, tens wil lbe quciker and more aggressive sounding, and twelves will have more of a "rounder" smoother sound. But not always, sometimes the reverse is true with certain brands. For your style of music i think you would be happy with a 4x10, but try a bunch out. I woudl also reccomend getting an amp that can put out at least 300-400 watts into the cabinet you are going to use. Most 4x10 cabs are 8 ohms, so you'd need a head that could put that kind of wattage into 8 ohms, but some 4x10 cabs are available in 4 ohms, which would make your amp choices easier and cheaper. IMHO, i woudl say try to get the best 4x10 you can, and if you have to buy a cheaper amp head with enough watts, go ahead. A good cabinet and an OK head will still sound pretty good, but a good head and a crappy cabinet will sound like crap.

 

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That's great advice thanks, I just kinda need to know the general rules so I have something to expect and know what to look for, that's so much help

 

[Basspolizei]

Difference between 4x10 and 2x12? Not very damn much. Both sound great and usually weight about the same as one another.