Suggestions for a Practice (Beater) Combo Amp or Speaker Cab

[squeakyd]

I'm casting about to hear some ideas for something used/inexpensive that I can leave at a rehearsal space.
Option 1: A speaker cabinet that I can leave there, and I'd bring my MB amp head to play though.
Option 2: A combo unit loud enough for practicing with a full band playing the Classic Rock stuff

Budget is $150 or less. Yup, I'm trying to do this on the cheap as I don't expect to have any other use for whatever I end up getting. Thanks TB!

 

[Stumbo]

I suggest looking for a boat-anchor 4x10. Lots of them out there.

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Put it up on a 3' stand or a pad and tilt it back so the bass won't be blowing by your knees.

Adding a HPF will improve clarity and reduce needed volume by removing the mud/boominess.

 

[iagtrplyr]

I'm casting about to hear some ideas for something used/inexpensive that I can leave at a rehearsal space.
Option 1: A speaker cabinet that I can leave there, and I'd bring my MB amp head to play though.
Option 2: A combo unit loud enough for practicing with a full band playing the Classic Rock stuff

Budget is $150 or less. Yup, I'm trying to do this on the cheap as I don't expect to have any other use for whatever I end up getting. Thanks TB!

Anything used Peavey. Seriously. The heavier the combo, the better it'll work for you because they're loud and don't break down. Never owned one myself, but the gurus in the Combo Club swear by 'em. You may even find one at the price point you're looking at. Scour C'list and visit your local pawn shop ASAP. Good hunting!

 

[Jim Carr]

I'm casting about to hear some ideas for something used/inexpensive that I can leave at a rehearsal space.
Option 1: A speaker cabinet that I can leave there, and I'd bring my MB amp head to play though.
Option 2: A combo unit loud enough for practicing with a full band playing the Classic Rock stuff

Budget is $150 or less. Yup, I'm trying to do this on the cheap as I don't expect to have any other use for whatever I end up getting. Thanks TB!

Gonna be honest, for $150, you are going to need to get lucky. I'd look for anything that can handle the MB at a level that you approve.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Start combing through CL and pawnshop for 115s or 410s. I actually have an older Kustom 115 wedge monitor that I've used for that purpose.

 

[jthisdell]

Find a used cab, carrying a MB head should be easy. I leave a 112 at my drummers and then bring my TH500. but a 150 combo even used is not going to be anything to write home about.

 

[squeakyd]

Anything used Peavey. Seriously. The heavier the combo, the better it'll work for you because they're loud and don't break down. Never owned one myself, but the gurus in the Combo Club swear by 'em. You may even find one at the price point you're looking at. Scour C'list and visit your local pawn shop ASAP. Good hunting!

I actually saw a "Peavey Basic 60" on CL. Only 50 watts though. Maybe I'll check it out to see if it can keep up without being mic'd.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

Avatar. Really cheap used, high wattage, sound good, take a beating.

 

[buldog5151bass]

I actually saw a "Peavey Basic 60" on CL. Only 50 watts though. Maybe I'll check it out to see if it can keep up without being mic'd.

Full band needs more than that. Why spend on a combo. Get a cab.

 

[buldog5151bass]

I just took a look in local Craig's list - Avatar B115T - asking $190. 400 watts.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

I just took a look in local Craig's list - Avatar B115T - asking $190. 400 watts.

And if they're asking $190, they'll probably take $150 cash in hand.

 

[squeakyd]

Yeah, there is decent used stuff even at that price point.
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[Balog]

I got a Peavey TVX 4x12 pretty cheaply, and they were top of the line touring cabs in the day. Plenty of deals on old boat anchors cabs.

 

[SmokinJoe992]

One of the things I like to do when I am bored is to go on GC’s website and look at their used stuff and see how cheap I could put together a gig worthy rig. Its not a bad time killer, and I am often pleasantly surprised by the results. The one caveat is that the rigs I come up with generally would not be convenient to move, and you have to add tax and shipping. That being said one of my first set ups involved a Peavey Headliner 410 I got off GC used for $149 (about $190 with tax and shipping). For the price it was pretty good.

 

[Hevy T]

I have a Roland bass cube 100 that i got for 125 cdn. It serves its purpose nicely

I also have a gk MB 112 and matching cab if I need extra umph

 

[basscooker]

Down and dirty ;
Maybe consider an old PA column. It will produce sound. It will be loud. It will also be tall and have a driver punching you in the face, so no biggie if you dont have a ton of power to dump into it.. Kustom, Peavey, sure, fender, the list goes on and on. Big, heavy, and cheap! But you have some physics working in your favor over a squat 4x10 or 1x15.

 

[AcridSaint]

GK Backline 410 can probably be had for $150 with some looking. It will handle rock and roll rehearsals.

 

[MobileHolmes]

I have an old Carvin 115 (I bought it new around 1995) that stays at my rehearsal space. Not sure what it is rated at wattage wise, but with a 400rb it hangs with a drummer fine. You can also get plenty of used 410s around 200 bucks. I've seen Hartke 410xls around that price, and those are a darn fine cab, especially for that.

 

[BassmusM6674]

I have a Peavey 4x10 (4 ohm) cab I don't need. I'd give a you a good deal ($150 or less) if you were near me. (Davenport, IA)

 

[Lowbrow]

Find an old Peavey TNT combo.