Upgrade amp - limited choice

[Edinburgh_Bass]

Hi, brand new here, so firstly... hi.

I'm writing from Scotland, and am driving myself nuts deciding what amp / cab setup to move to for an upgrade from my Ashdown MAG 250 / Mini 15.

The trouble is, there is a very limited choice of decent guitar shops in Central Scotland, with an even smaller choice of quality gear. I really want to try out the setup first before spending my £1000 budget (around $1500).

I've been looking at the following amps...

Ampeg
B-2RE
SVT-3 Pro

Phil Jones
M300

Aguilar
AG500 SC

... and the following cabs

Ampeg
B-410HE
B-410HLF

Phil Jones
6B

I play a Fender Jazz '75 reissue and an old Warwick Thumb, along with a Novation X-Station 25 synth. I route everything through a pedal board too (Aphex Punch Factory -> FX Loop -> Aphex Xciter). I'm keen to move from a 1x15 to a 4x10 (or similar) setup, with a 300W-400W minimum - I don't really need much more.

Just looking for any advice you might have in terms of brand quality and UK choice against a £1000 total budget.

Thanks in advance.


Grant

 

[Edinburgh_Bass]

Hey, just in case anybody was on the edge of their seat about what was going to happen next...

I'm now the very proud owner of a Phil Jones M300 with Neopower 8B Cab. Portability is definitely the future. Awesome piece of kit.

 

[RickenBoogie]

Right on, congrats. Hope it serves you well. I have no expirience with PJB, but I hear they're great.

 

[rheohead]

I've actually toyed with the idea of trading my (older) Genz Benz rig for a PJB. What do you think of it?

 

[~ignited~wings~]

The M300 would eat those ampegs for breakfast in my opinion. Can't speak for the aguilar but I've always head good things about it.

However, the 6B is about equivalent to a 1x12, which seems like it might be too little for your needs.

 

[Govier966]

just saying, newer ampegs aren't that reliable and it may be hard getting them repaired in Scotland.

 

[ettsn]

Aye, cracking bit of kit. Slainte mhor agad!

 

[JimmyM]

I've actually toyed with the idea of trading my (older) Genz Benz rig for a PJB. What do you think of it?

genz benz makes nice stuff. what is it?