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What combo is right for me?

#43
buldog5151bass said:
That cab was just a beater that I had around, and I leave it at the practice site, so I never have to bring a cab to practice. I think every bassist should do this - find something cheap, and leave it at practice. Of course, I also play with people who understand volume control. Find a cheap Peavey 1x15 cab or similar. Your back will thank you.
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Seems quite reasonable. FWIW, so far my bass playing has been...

#1. At my place. Rumble 500.
#2. At long time friend we will call him #1, place. He has a Markbass 2x10 combo. Personally prefer my Rumble, but diff'rent strokes right?
#3. At colleague's place. He has Rumble V3 100.

No clue. Maybe OP is in that situation where he only needs to drag his amp /cab to gigs, or cannot leave a cab at practice space. (Just guessing here).

I know there were Carvin rigs that look good on paper, but the problem I had with opting for them is being able to audition them... I hate that they aren't in shops other than their own... At least that I know of...
 
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buldog5151bass said:
No - it cost the beer to TRY the head. Dude invited me down to check out his rig when he knew I was interested in a Carvin. Kind of like Saturns used to be - very loyal owners.
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Saturns? As in Saturn cars? I still have mine... Ticks off my neighbors I am sure...
 
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One consideration I haven't seen discussed much is the potential value of a warranty when buying new. I haven't bought anything new in a decade or more, and generally things have been fine, but problems do crop up at times, and there has been a time or two where a warranty would have been really nice.
 
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Big Hoss said:
No clue. Maybe OP is in that situation where he only needs to drag his amp /cab to gigs, or cannot leave a cab at practice space. (Just guessing here).

I know there were Carvin rigs that look good on paper, but the problem I had with opting for them is being able to audition them... I hate that they aren't in shops other than their own... At least that I know of...
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At the moment, I'm just scouring craigslist for bands to join - I have no idea what the situation will be with practice space and whatnot ...

I agree about the Carvins, I wish I could try one of them out ...
 
#49
KramerDon said:
I'd try out a Markbass players school combo,$550 or so at GC but they regularly have 15%off sales.It's 35lbs,150watts into the built in 15"and if you need more it'll drive an 8ohm extension cabinet and jump to [email protected] can carry my bass in one hand and this combo in the other and so far I haven't needed more than the builtin 15"@150watts.
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Thanks - awesome suggestion! I've always been put off by the price tag on MarkBass stuff, but this looks like it might be a good option for me. Hopefully they've got one in stock at GC for me to compare with the Fender. I'll probably be heading down there at some point this week.
 
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Anachronism said:
One consideration I haven't seen discussed much is the potential value of a warranty when buying new. I haven't bought anything new in a decade or more, and generally things have been fine, but problems do crop up at times, and there has been a time or two where a warranty would have been really nice.
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Warranties are nice ... but I can't remember a time that I've actually used one. Really the biggest reason I'm looking new is just for availability due to my own impatience :)
 
#52
buldog5151bass said:
A cab is lighter and smaller than a combo.
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Wow. The bias against combos is borderline bizarre. You have obviously never picked up one of the new rumbles.

No amp/cab I have seen suggested even comes close to a rumble 500 (Yes 350 without extension cab) for a combination of power, portability (light weight) and price. the rumble 500 is the obvious traveling by bus choice.
 
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Mr Gaston said:
Wow. The bias against combos is borderline bizarre. You have obviously never picked up one of the new rumbles.

No amp/cab I have seen suggested even comes close to a rumble 500 (Yes 350 without extension cab) for a combination of power, portability (light weight) and price. the rumble 500 is the obvious traveling by bus choice.
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Wrong on both counts Mr G. A head/cab pairing gives you a ton of sonic mix and match options where a combo gives you exactly none so it's not at all "bizarre" that most people would recommend a head/cab. And a Markbass Micromark 801 is the obvious choice for the bus.
 
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Jeff Bonny said:
And a Markbass Micromark 801 is the obvious choice for the bus.
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But he is wanting to ride a bus to gigs and has a budget. I understand that if transport is not an issue that an amp/cab has it's advantages. He needs power, portability, and to stay within his budget. Given his somewhat unusual circumstance, recommending and amp/cab over a 36 lb, 350 watt, 2x10 combo does seem a little bazaar to me.

I don't think your $500, 45 watt practice amp is what he is looking for at all.
 
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I been looking into the Eden E300 and either the EX110 or112.Bothe are small and portable and within the price range.been looking a DI boxes too.Don't know if that route would work for you though.
 

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