Thin (Front to Back) Combos?

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Can anyone name some quality combos that are especially thin front-to-back (and not too tall)? I don't mind heavy so much, but I've found it's much harder for me to carry a combo when the center of balance, which is usually where the handle is, is far from my body.

 

[chaosMK]

I played through some type of fairly new model Fender 1x15 combo that was very thin front to back. I was concerned it wouldnt be able to put out much sound, but it seemed alright. I wouldnt trust it to fill up a venue (this belonged to a jazz guy) like a deep boxy 1x15.

 

[dave_bass5]

My Ashdown MAG300 C-115 is thin. its thinner than a Schroeder 1210 and thats only 16"

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

I'm not so much into 15"s anymore, but thanks for the suggestions. Anyone else?

 

[seamonkey]

Maybe one of these:
http://www.carvin.com/products/group.php?CID=AG

 

[JOME77]

Nothing smaller than the GK MB150 series. Of course they can only be played at small gigs or used as stage monitors.

 

[Nedmundo]

Roland Cube 100. Not as thin as the G-K, but less expensive and I think it's louder. I reviewed it at length a couple of months back -- should be easy to find with a search. It's an excellent piece.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Maybe one of these:
http://www.carvin.com/products/group.php?CID=AG

I'm guessing you meant to link to a bass amp, not a guitar one I actually had a Carvin PB-200 combo for a long, long time. I liked the thinness of it, but it was also quite tall, which counteracted the good balance. Got tired of how it sounded as well. Thanks though!

Nothing smaller than the GK MB150 series. Of course they can only be played at small gigs or used as stage monitors.

Never met a piece of GK gear that I liked the sound of. They're one of the few amp manufacturers that I've gotten to test lots product from.

Roland Cube 100. Not as thin as the G-K, but less expensive and I think it's louder. I reviewed it at length a couple of months back -- should be easy to find with a search. It's an excellent piece.

I'll read some reviews on it-thanks!


Anyone tried an Epifani 1x12 combo and know how well it carries?

 

[Smallequestrian]

Anyone tried an Epifani 1x12 combo and know how well it carries?

Well, you won't find a combo that powerful, much lighter than that, however it only has a top handle, and I always find that an awkward way to carry something over 30 pounds. At that point I think you would be better off picking up the UL112 seperately and pairing it with the lightweight amp of your choice. Is there any specific reason you are wanting a combo. If you are talking that price point though, you have a lot of options for a lightweight cab and lightweight head.

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Well, you won't find a combo that powerful, much lighter than that, however it only has a top handle, and I always find that an awkward way to carry something over 30 pounds. At that point I think you would be better off picking up the UL112 seperately and pairing it with the lightweight amp of your choice. Is there any specific reason you are wanting a combo. If you are talking that price point though, you have a lot of options for a lightweight cab and lightweight head.

I already have a pretty lightweight cab/head combo (RBI/QSC PLX1602 on an Avatar 1x12). I'm just looking at combos again because of randomness of where and when I go places with an amp and the ease of just plugging it in. I like my rig a lot, but there are times when it's much easier to just grab a single small unit and be able to move it easily. I take care of my daughter and nephew (toddlers), so multiple trips for anything is often tough, so it's easiest if I can carry something in one hand so the other is free to carry a kid or a bass.

 

[Smallequestrian]

Well, I think your other option, other than the Epifani, is a Markbass product. Like Epifani, but should be quite a bit cheaper. Supposedly they sound pretty nice and are pretty loud too. Looks like it will be a couple of more months until you can get one in the US though.

 

[Blues Cat]

http://www.carvin.com/products/single.php?ItemNumber=BRX112Neo&CID=BRX

This might be more up your professional alley. 18" deep but is wedge shaped, 47 lbs & based on the B1500 head.

Shallow usually means lacking in the low end.

 

[Lia_G]

The Euphonic Audio Wizzy combos are only 12.5 inches deep:
Wizzy 500: http://www.euphonicaudio.com/2005/products/iamp500c.htm
Wizzy 200: http://www.euphonicaudio.com/2005/products/iamp200c.htm

And the iAmp 800 combo is still only 15 inches deep:
http://www.euphonicaudio.com/2005/products/iamp800c.htm

All three of these have side handles on both sides for carry.

Note that the Wizzy cabs that are in the first two amps are 4 ohm cabs. The iAmp 500 combo can take a 2 ohm load, so you can add another Wizzy cab as an extension. The iAmp 200 combo, though, does not, so you have to use a powered cab (or line out into another amp) to extend it. The iAmp 800 will take a 2 ohm load, and it uses the CXL112L cabinet, which is an 8 ohm cab.

Regards,

 

[Bryan R. Tyler]

Still looking at all of the suggestions so far (the Markbass looks remarkably loud for something so small, although you're right about having to wait for several months to try one out).

Any other suggestions? I'm actually thinking about trying out a GK Microbass (gasp!) again. Maybe my ears have changed over the years