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What Amp Combo do you own?
- Thread starter miguel0706
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At the moment I have a Markbass 121P, an SWR Workingmans 10,(old) and a GK mb200. (very old)
When I use my Sansamp Paradriver as a preamp, bypassing the pre in the SWR, it sounds really really really good.
The Markbass 121P is just a flat out champion
When I use my Sansamp Paradriver as a preamp, bypassing the pre in the SWR, it sounds really really really good.
The Markbass 121P is just a flat out champion
I use a GK MB210. For the price it can't be beat. Nice tone and plenty of power. Light weight . Great for small to medium size venues. For larger venues you have the ability to add another cabinet.
Late 80's Peavey Combo 300. Loud as hell, versatile, but weighs a ton. Built like a tank and it just keeps going...
Late 60's Contessa CA-15 Mini Bass. All tube with 12" speaker. Not terribly loud, but has great tone. Has required many repairs over the years.
Late 60's Contessa CA-15 Mini Bass. All tube with 12" speaker. Not terribly loud, but has great tone. Has required many repairs over the years.
I have owned an Ampeg BA115HP since '05. I like the amp, I like the tone but it's seriously under powered and at 85 awkward pounds it's not worth giging with. It's just a practice amp in my house now.
I used one of these as a backline for a while. Very heavy, which is maybe why its on wheels. Sounded great. Really great. Killer slap tone if needed. Total pro piece of gear.
The Bassman 150 (single 12) was also a VERY nice combo at the price.
Carvin Cyclops combo cab (2x8 w tweeter, 1x15), bi-amped with new Carvin BX1500 head 
Ampeg B-15N, Ampeg B-100, Carvin PB-100 x10
Ampeg B-15N, Ampeg B-100, Carvin PB-100 x10
Fender M80 Bass.
Sure, its a legacy piece of gear, but it seems bulletproof. And yeah, its a bit on the heavy side, but it just plain works for me. It'll fit in the trunk of the car, and I can lift it into there by myself. I added a Fender BXR-115 cab under it for gigging, and the 2 15s at a rated 160w will work for a smaller venue if the guitards and drummer mind their manners.
Sure, its a legacy piece of gear, but it seems bulletproof. And yeah, its a bit on the heavy side, but it just plain works for me. It'll fit in the trunk of the car, and I can lift it into there by myself. I added a Fender BXR-115 cab under it for gigging, and the 2 15s at a rated 160w will work for a smaller venue if the guitards and drummer mind their manners.
SWR La-15. That was the first amp I bought in 20 years back in 2000. I stlll have it. I used to leave it at our rehearsal space but now it is here in the house..
I use a GK MB112 for rehearsals, smaller gigs, and the studio when I want a tight punchy tone and my tc electronic BG250 1x15" when I want more bottom end and a more vintage tonality.
They can handle just about anything I need a combo for and I think they're two of the best bargains in the mid level combo market out there. In either case you can run direct to a FOH PA or to an additional powered cabinet if they gig calls for it.
They can handle just about anything I need a combo for and I think they're two of the best bargains in the mid level combo market out there. In either case you can run direct to a FOH PA or to an additional powered cabinet if they gig calls for it.
Eden Metro - heavy, but sounds good, although not terribly loud.
Roland Cube-60 Bass - Ancient, I bought it used in 1986, had to put a new speaker in it but it's still kicking. Not a great sounding amp, benefits from use of SA BDDI.
Roland Cube-60 Bass - Ancient, I bought it used in 1986, had to put a new speaker in it but it's still kicking. Not a great sounding amp, benefits from use of SA BDDI.
