Would this be enough to gig?

It might. I used to use the CMD 121p combo for a little while and it was enough for me in those situations.

 

I play through a Markbass CMD-112p and NY121 extension cab nearly every time I gig. If the gig is small enough I just use the combo without the extension.

 

Well I greatly prefer using an extension cab with small rigs, but it may or may not be necessary. Really, the only person who can answer this is you.

 

No, it won't be enough. The pair are 150 watts into 8 ohms. You'll need roughly 300.
I empathize with the tight money situation. How about just using the rig you've got now and adding to it, and/or buying used gear?
In the USA we commonly see old Peavey bass amps for sale cheap, and they are good value. They're not cool, but they're nearly indestructible. Does the EU have something comparable?

 

Strictly speaking, yes, but watts are not loudness. Specifics about each part of the rig go into the whole, but (in the general terms that matter most to what you're trying to do) more speakers/speaker area are what give you the potential to be louder.

A 7,500 watt power amp into that NY 121 (or even a Bugera 112 rated at 7,500 watts) would not have the potential to get you as loud as the 250 watt amp into a Markbass 108HR (8x10). A 112 can only put out as much as it can put out.

Another important aspect of this is how you define small, medium and large gigs and what role your amp fills in those different situations...i.e., will you be running through the PA? In my situation, "large" gigs would generally be bars with 400-500 capacity. At those gigs, we hire and/or use house sound. With IEMs, my amp is doing nothing.

Without knowing more than that you're growing and you have a tight budget, I'd consider looking into a used 410 cabinet to pair with the Markbass head. If that doesn't pose an issue as far as transport goes, you'd be prepared for the widest variety of situations up to the point that you have PA support. With PA support, there's nothing wrong with having too much cabinet on stage, you just turn it down if it's interfering with the mix. On the small gig end, a 410 can be a space issue, but as always, you can control the volume.

 

"There are probably places somewhere, but I have no clue where. Does the power increase if I buy extension cabs?"
In reply:
Please take time and look around; classified ads will be a great resource. Buying from private parties rather than stores is usually a good choice, too. The time and energy you use in research will be more than repaid by the euros you save.
Regarding your last question: Yes, if the ohms of the cabinet(s) are matched to the head. Probably 2 8 ohm cabinets would work, and they'd provide 250 watts, but you'd have to see the head or ask the manufacturer to be sure. Methods of connecting cabinets can vary. The manual I found online for that head isn't very informative.
250's still a little small.
300 to 500 would be better. The low notes require MUCH more power than the higher frequencies.

 

Not necessarily. It all depends on how loud the stage volume is and if there's PA. I've done gigs with my medium/loud rock/pop/R&B band with a 35w amp.

 

Cool. And IMO maybe people here can give you more on-target input if you describe your circumstances in a little more detail (i.e., what you define as small - large, what your PA situation is, other band members...meaning the drummer...levels).

I looked on CL Worldwide and wow! there is next to nothing on there...some guy trying to sell an oboe. In the US, in metro areas, there's generally a lot of used gear to be found and 800 euros (~$1,000?) would get you something that would be more than enough for your needs.

Good luck with it and have fun!

Edit - Oops, sorry, I only saw the last post and missed where you did give more detail - still, number of people (in terms of capacity/room size) might be more helpful. It's still left kind of open ended. Also, is it your band's PA? What kind of setup is that?

 

I currently use a Markbass cmd102p (2x10 with a 300 watt head). Classic Rock in one band, Soul/Motown in my other. It's more than enough for where I play. On the few occasions where I've needed more, I added my 2x10 ext cab. But all of our outdoor gigs had sound crews and full PA support, so really I could have done those without the ext cab. I just like it.

Your band's volume, your PA support, and the size of the venue you're playing are really important factors in all of this. You'll need to figure out what you need based on that, and probably some other "issues" that will crop up too.

I like flexibility when it comes to rigs. Having some options usually makes things easier.

In the end, it's all entirely up to you.

 

agreed with all of the above.
I can get by with a single 12" on a handful of gigs. Once the drums start to play at full volume I have to switch over to 2 112s. Once the band demands a louder stage sound, playing outdoors, or a style of music (like reggae) etc I switch to my 410.
If you have a nice PA, and great monitors you can get away with less in general.
cheers!

 

i regularly carry a 250 capacity bar (usually at capacity) with 2 112s FYI with no PA support, in a pretty loud band.