What combo amp for $550 and under?

hey!
i havent voted in the poll, but i personally like the ampegs that you have mentioned. Go to a music store, plug in and see what you like.thats the only way.

if you want a recommendation, check out the ampeg B100R. Its only 100 watts, but its loud and its got great tone. BTW it runs about $479 at
http://www.musiciansfriend.com

-nik
PS - next time try searching the TB archives. they're helpful.

 

I second the Ampeg B100R. I had the B50R and it sounded great.

 

Just to gang up on ya... i'll third the B-100R. Great amp. IMHO.

 

For features and light weight, I'd go with either the SWR WM12 or the Ashdown 130. The Ashdown also has that retro vibe and the cool needle VU meter.

 

I have the RBW300's little brother (ie the RBW200) and its very nice. You won't be dissappointed, but then again these guys know a lot more than me.

 

I have little experience with any of the combos listed, but must throw in a recommendation for the Nemesis (by Ededn) combo in 2x10" or 1x15" form. Both are pushed by 225W RMS and are light to carry, with side dishes to make one-man moving simple. They crank and have a great, modern tone. I got my 2x12" combo for $650 after shipping, and would imaging you could get the 2x10 for close to your budget. Just my measly .02 and (of course!) NYIYY....

 

The Electric Blue series doesn't have the needle VU meter to measure input gain. Instead, it has a set of streaming LED's. Still a nice amp, from what I hear.

 

Boy, do I feel good. I own an Ampeg B100R, and then again I don't. Let me clarify: I just bought a B100R the other day, but, it hasn't been delivered yet, so I guess that makes me an expectant father.
I also bought it without ever hearing one first hand; sound daring? All in a day's work. I bought it mainly because I know and love the Ampeg sound, and a couple of TBers (one's at this thread right now) recommended it so highly I just had to get one. I did the same thing with my Jack Casady bass; never heard one, but, the reviews/recommendations were so good I just bought one. Did that gamble ever pay off!

Now, blind dates are entirely different.

Mike J.

 

Of everything listed I'd pick my B-100R in a heartbeat. Compared to more expensive combos, like the Metro, SuperRedhead, EBS Drome, GK's, etc. ... I still picked my B-100R.

Reasons... killer tone, surprisingly loudness and low end handling (it loves B strings). Considering you can get one used for ~$250 it's an absolute steal... if you like it

 

Ashdown Electric Blue 130-12 for sure. I have owned the Ampeg and Fender and sold them for the Ashdown. That one just does it for me. The tone, weight and connections were exactly what I was looking for. I use it as a stage monitor and run out of it to the PA.

Best advice is above. Play as many as you can and pick the one that does it for you.

 

ampeg b100r or SWR workingmans.

 

I edited the poll a bit according to the way the thread was going.

 

If you want bang for buck, go with the Ampeg.

 

The Ampeg B100R is the best combo I have ever owned It has a great sound and I get complents
about it all the time.

 

I voted for the Genz Benz, mainly because it has a bit more power than the other ones (200 watts), has a tweeter, and is a kickback. You can get the 15 version for a little more, which is really potent. Ampeg is good too.

jtbp

 

just a thought if you don't mind used..I just saw an Ampeg B2 combo for $550 used at Guitar Center. that is the same amp I have. 200-350 watt with a 15"...great amp..for me at least

 

Check out the Peavey Combo 115 and the Combo 210TX (if you can find one -- they're discontinued).

Pound for pound, more features, functions and power than anything else in their price range. 210 watts as configured, 300 with an ext. cab. Built in compressor, graphic equalizer, crossover, etc. And plenty of booty.