swr super redhead

[bassplayer0123]

is this a good amp?

i can change my amp (hartke 3500 head + 4x10 XLcabinet) for a swr redhead amp. is this a good deal?

 

[embellisher]

Great sounding amp. Not really enough volume as a standalone, you really need to use an extension cab with it. Especially if you use a 5 or 6 string, or drop tune.

 

[ndjx]

Stick with the Hartke, the SWR doesn't have the volume and I don't think the tone is that great either.

Just my two cents.

 

[Blueszilla]

Why are considering the exchange? I have a redhead and used a 3500 with a hartke 4x10 for about 6 months. they have different sounds and both have cools features. i like the sound of both, but they are different. Overall IMO it's a push, one for the other. The redhead might be a bit more portable if the casters are in good condition. As others have posted I think your current rig will be a bit louder.

 

[Munjibunga]

The Super Redhead is one of the three best 210 combos made. I actually prefer it over the Eden Metro.

 

[DougP]

the only issue i ever had with mine was the lack of low end. The SWR has a ton of great features, and is extremely flexible.

its tone also sat very well with my band. it was always clear and distinct in a band situation.

 

[bassplayer0123]

The Super Redhead is one of the three best 210 combos made. I actually prefer it over the Eden Metro.

wich is the other?

 

[the dude]

Several years ago I had the same opportunity and made the switch. I was amazed at what the Super Redhead could put out in terms of bottom end and tone - and it's very portable. I thought it was a no-brainer and never looked back.

I will say I did end up getting the Big Ben Jr. as an extension cab for the outside jobs.

 

[Munjibunga]

wich is the other?

Well, that's going to be a matter of opinion. I'm sure there's an EBS out there, and somebody's going to come up with a Peavey something-or-other (BAM?), I personally think the Fender Bassman 400 Pro is a highly underrated amp, maybe best bang for buck.