Which rig?

[Alex1984]

I'd go for the SVT, but I'd go used. You can get cabs around $500~$700, and VR heads around $1500.

 

[CL400Peavey]

Go big or go home, right?

That said, surprise everyone with something like this!

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[4StringShooter]

Eden D410XST (used) with Eden WT800 (used)

Ampeg 810AV with SVT-VR (brand new)

Here's my problem. I'm 16, touring with blues bands when I'm not in school, and a freelance bassist in my area. I need a new rig since all I have is an older Peavey TNT 115S combo. The blues bands are in favor of the big ampeg since most of the bands have had bass players in the past with big Sunn 215cabinets and Ampeg 810s. I think the Ampeg has a great tone but my parents and touring musicians who play Eden say Ampeg is way too heavy for the road and often overkill. I would like to get both rigs at some point (one for small venues and one for large) but my budget is roughly 3600 dollars. Should I get the big rig and then save my money to get the Eden or vice versa?

Having owned an Ampeg SVT, and hearing it through a new Traynor 8-10, I wouldnt plug my bass into an Eden .