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Which of These Amps?

1st choice: Anything GK - they are bulletproof, sound great, and are serviceable. Eden's would be second choice. A lot of folks here favor the Genz as well.

I will second the commentary on SWR's and repairability. The Mesa M3 sounds great, but no one needs a 25# rack mount 300 watt amp. (Mesa introduced the M3 after the M6 and M9 but discontinued the M3 before either of its predecessors, which should tell you something.)
 
I also reco a look at the Hartke LH500. Have to figure out how to use the Fender style tone controls but after a brief learning curve it can be very mid focused if dialed right. Or super low, or nice an bright. That said it DOES have its own tonal “lane” so to speak. but it is a real good sound for country and country rock.

Oh yeah and the limiter button is really kind of a compressor which is subtle, but quite musical.

kinda big and heavy relative tonsome new Class D stuff but heck for $349 for such a powerful and pro tour grade piece of gear...? You can get one one via amazon Prime with free return ship if the tone is not your liking.
 
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The only amp from your list I’ve owned and used heavily is the SWR Bass 350.
Not a bad amp, but there are better.
The tone can be a little thin sounding compared to other amps.

I’m impartial to Mesa Boogie amp now.
Never played a Mesa carbine M3.
But if it sounds similar to a walkabout, I’d buy that.
 
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Another vote for GK.. Paired with a Mesa Cab, this setup is incredible. I would also put a plug (as others have) for a GK Fusion model. Clean, powerful, and warm.
 
How difficult to get repaired? Obsolete components?
I've got a very early Eden WT300 that I've had since it was new. Some of the transistors are no longer in production, and David Nordschow specified mostly custom taper pots, which can be hard to come by. There are usually similar substitute parts available which work, but the biggest issue many techs will run into with older Eden is that David hand drew the circuit diagrams. While they're mostly available (sort of) in .PDF, the files are often scanned printouts from microfiche! (No joke). They can be exceptionally hard to read, especially the part numbers,values, heck even the component symbols. The traveler is one of my favorite amps ever, but I don't gig it, as it requires more speaker than I care to carry to get the job done (not super powerful), and has let me down a few times.

Lately I'm infatuated with the Colin Chapman "add lightness" philosophy, and therefore have fully embraced class D. I've also become less dependent on my amp for my tone. My Main gigging amps include Genz, Mesa and Quilter (driving fEARful cabs). All have been rock solid. The designer of the Genz class D and Mesa Subway series is a member here and often participates (and provides support for much of the out-of-production Genz stuff).

Oh and the Trace Elliot gear I had in the 90s was the least reliable stuff I've ever owned. Sounded great when it worked, but I had to carry a soldering iron and a box of spare parts to every gig. The plastic jacks and pots were awful and broke just by looking at them.
 
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I've got a very early Eden WT300 that I've had since it was new. Some of the transistors are no longer in production, and David Nordschow specified mostly custom taper pots, which can be hard to come by. There are usually similar substitute parts available which work, but the biggest issue many techs will run into with older Eden is that David hand drew the circuit diagrams. While they're mostly available (sort of) in .PDF, the files are often scanned printouts from microfiche! (No joke). They can be exceptionally hard to read, especially the part numbers,values, heck even the component symbols. The traveler is one of my favorite amps ever, but I don't gig it, as it requires more speaker than I care to carry to get the job done (not super powerful), and has let me down a few times.

Lately I'm infatuated with the Colin Chapman "add lightness" philosophy, and therefore have fully embraced class D. I've also become less dependent on my amp for my tone. My Main gigging amps include Genz, Mesa and Quilter (driving fEARful cabs). All have been rock solid. The designer of the Genz class D and Mesa Subway series is a member here and often participates (and provides support for much of the out-of-production Genz stuff).

Oh and the Trace Elliot gear I had in the 90s was the least reliable stuff I've ever owned. Sounded great when it worked, but I had to carry a soldering iron and a box of spare parts to every gig. The plastic jacks and pots were awful and broke just by looking at them.

Thank you.
Would a WT-400 be the same if it needs repair?
Which Trace Elliot did you have?
 
DON'T purchase from Guitar Center. Go with Sweetwater. Waaaaaay better customer service and return policy. Also, the sales engineers there are very helpful and knowledgeable. I would suggest giving them a call. Tell them your budget and what you want in an amp. They will steer you in the right direction. Good luck.

P.S. I purchased a rumble 500 head and a 115 and 410 cab and I am very pleased with the sound and performance. Also, Rumbles are so affordable. Many happy/satisfied Rumble customers here on TB. Check out posts in the Fender Rumble Club. I think it may be well worth your time, especially for the genre(s) of music you will be playing.

The Rumble's are a great entry level amp! Once you graduate, GK will fulfill all your needs.
 
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I need help deciding which one to buy:
Ampeg SVT III (non pro)
Eden WT-330
Eden WT-400
Epifani Performance Series 4000
Gallien-Krueger 400RB III
Gallien-Krueger 700RB
Genz Benz NEO PAK 3.5
Mesa Boogie M3 Carbine
SWR Bass 350
SWR ST-220
SWR SM400S
SWR SM500
Trace Elliot AH200S
Trace Elliot AH250SMX
I can't try any of them before ordering. I will purchase from Guitar Center.
My main gig is a real country and blues band. Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, CDB, Cody Jinks, Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton.
I know it's not on your list, but, since someone else has already mentioned it, I'm going to second the Quilter Bass Block 800...I bought it as a back-up amp...I'm winding up using as my primary...btw: I do a lot of country gigs....