The Combo Club

[swink]

No, the fact that the head is physically connected to the cab makes it a combo.

So the physical connection by Speakon cable is enough to claim its Comboness?

Each plane of the hexahedron from which my comboreality has been raised can carry the weight of the combo body without putting an extra weight on the amp or other bodypart and without compromising its rigidity.

 

[Cracker7]

I don’t actually think it’s a real combo either. But it’s advertised that way. Haha
It only weights 30 pounds roughly and that’s super nice. Sounds huge though. Very amazing for its size.

 

[JakobT]

So the physical connection by Speakon cable is enough to claim its Comboness?

Not quite. It’s the bracket that physically connects the two.

 

[G-Dog]

Not quite. The difference is in the bracket that physically connects the two.

Oh, cool! I didn't notice that before. It's not as vintage as my Bassman connecting hardware, but it does appear to be a bolted connection. This Fender hardware is available separately for application to other head/cab rigs.

But, both are still not Ampeg fliptops!

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[swink]

The bracket is sold as accessory to merge a stand alone head to a stand alone cab....
Combo?... Computer says no...

 

[JakobT]

Oh, cool! I didn't notice that before. It's not as vintage as my Bassman connecting hardware, but it does appear to be a bolted connection. But, it's still not an Ampeg fliptop!
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I think the system was introduced on the Genz-Benz amps originally. And while it’s not an Ampeg flip-top, it still fulfils the requirement of the head being connected to the cab, IMHO.

 

[JakobT]

The bracket is sold as accessory to merge a stand alone head to a stand alone cab....
Combo?... Computer says no...

Well, I won’t labour the point - it’s not that interesting a question after all - but if we allow the Ampeg flip-tops, there’s no particular reason to exclude this.

 

[swink]

Well, I won’t labour the point - it’s not that interesting a question after all - but if we allow the Ampeg flip-tops, there’s no particular reason to exclude this.

The dogmatic acceptance of the Ampeg fliptops has been done by a divine intervention of the FL ... This we can not question, all other borderline cases can.

 

[RodRy]

Not quite. It’s the bracket that physically connects the two. View attachment 4044849

As mentioned, I'm happy to consider the argument, and I see the merits of it. But I'm afraid I am still unconvinced that it's a combo.

 

[RodRy]

I don’t actually think it’s a real combo either. But it’s advertised that way. Haha
It only weights 30 pounds roughly and that’s super nice. Sounds huge though. Very amazing for its size.

I think it sounds like a great way to turn string thumps into sound loud enough to be heard from the far end of the room! It looks like a very quality bit of kit, and certainly happy you are enjoying it!

 

[JakobT]

As mentioned, I'm happy to consider the argument, and I see the merits of it. But I'm afraid I am still unconvinced that it's a combo.

That’s fine. I’m really not that invested in the question either.

 

[SoulReflection]

Would that be this "combo"?

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If it is Combo, it is in name only. I would not buy it as a Combo and if I owned one, I would not call it a Combo.

Other than that, I am undecided and moving on....

 

[GonePlaid]

If it is Combo, it is in name only. I would not buy it as a Combo and if I owned one, I would not call it a Combo.

Other than that, I am undecided and moving on....

Sittin' on the fence again?

 

[RodRy]

That’s fine. I’m really not that invested in the question either.

As long as we can still enjoy the camaraderie, I think we're in good shape!

 

[Recon1342]

Strong right hand, now with 100% more glitter!!! Couple more weeks and the pin comes out...

 

[GwenOnBass]

View attachment 4045023 Strong right hand, now with 100% more glitter!!! Couple more weeks and the pin comes out...

You need to keep that dry?

 

[Recon1342]

You need to keep that dry?

Yep. Still have a pin in both bones holding the joint in place while the graft heals. Since the head of the pin is outside, water is a no-no, unless I want a bone infection.

 

[RodRy]

View attachment 4045023 Strong right hand, now with 100% more glitter!!! Couple more weeks and the pin comes out...

Nice! And in my HS colors too!

 

[Polish Thunder]

Much as I love the Rumble series and the magnetic locking system, I’m not sure I would call it a combo, as the head is not really fixed to the cab.

I actually agree....My previous post was suppose to be tongue-in-cheek humor.

 

[JakobT]

I actually agree....My previous post was suppose to be tongue-in-cheek humor.

I see - apologies for being slightly literal-minded...