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Suggestions for a new amp setup... $1000 to spend

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by bertbassplayer, Dec 26, 2002.


  1. Dec 26, 2002 #1
    bertbassplayer

    bertbassplayer Supporting Member

    Jul 7, 2000
    DFW, TX
    I just got $1000 over the holidays... and I plan on spending it on a new Amp setup (Head and Cabs). So if you could lend any suggestions that would be great.
     
  4. Dec 26, 2002 #2
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Suburban Chicago, IL
    In really broad terms, for a grand I think I'd be looking at a decent combo plus extension cab, like a G-K 400RB/210 + 1x15, or a Fender Bassman 400 + 1x15 extension. There's others, of course - but those two come to mind first.

    What kind of music are you playing?
     
  8. Dec 26, 2002 #3
    DryWater'Bass

    DryWater'Bass

    Nov 6, 2001
    Johnson City,Tennesee
    Ok...Here's a solution, little more than $1000, but it sounded good to me....

    Used SWR Grand Pri - 300

    Avatar C15 and B112 - 425, shipped

    QSC RMX 850 Power amp - 299 + shipping

    This would Give you a MAX if you bridge thru the two cabs at 4 ohms, you'd have 415W through the two lil monsters...I'm not so good at this, but I even liked this idea
     
  11. Dec 26, 2002 #4
    bertbassplayer

    bertbassplayer Supporting Member

    Jul 7, 2000
    DFW, TX
    Mostly I play Praise and Worship for my church, and I also play alternative rock and some punk... sometimes ska as well.

    I'm not too keen on buying a used head or combo... speakers I'm okay with. I just have been burned before with the combos.
     
  14. Dec 26, 2002 #5
    Brooks

    Brooks

    Apr 4, 2000
    Middle East
    I'd look at a slightly used Carvin R1000 head and a couple of good used cabs, 4x10 and maybe 1x15 or 2x15
     
  17. Dec 26, 2002 #6
    redneck2wild

    redneck2wild

    Nov 27, 2002
    Memphis, TN
    bertbassplayer stated he may get used speakers.
    Some good used speaker deals can be found at:
    www.musicgoround.com
    They also have good deals on other used music equipment and will take trade-ins.
    I have bought used poweramps and effects through musicgoround without any problems.
     
  20. Dec 26, 2002 #7
    bertbassplayer

    bertbassplayer Supporting Member

    Jul 7, 2000
    DFW, TX
    Well after looking at some music classifieds sites, I'm begining to rethink my choice to not buy a used head.
     
  24. Dec 28, 2002 #8
    bertbassplayer

    bertbassplayer Supporting Member

    Jul 7, 2000
    DFW, TX
    Lets try a bump
     
  27. Dec 28, 2002 #9
    allan grossman

    allan grossman

    Sep 8, 2001
    surreal city, usa
    Coming from the "other" forum, let me share with you the "Official HC Kick-Ass Budget Bass Rig®"

    SansAmp RBI - $300

    Yamaha CP2000 power amp - around $450
    (if you need to save a few bucks get a QSC RMX1450 instead)

    Avatar B410 - $339

    That's $1149 before shipping. You'd need a rack case but those aren't real expensive.