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Scene mode within a patch would be great. So you have the patch for the song and then have specifically named scenes within it. Or a song mode that has various patches organised for a song labelled for each section, that you can drag into a setlist for a gig.

What a beauty, congratulations John 😎

What extra hardware would you need to carry for a small PA (single/pair 8"/10") + tiny mixer + stands over a stick and small sub system; especially as the OP is talking about needing a small mixer either way and maybe 2 arrays? Not arguing but we have to be sure we don't lose sight of the point of this question/search. I concede that a single/pair of speaker stands would be needed but we aren't talking about an onerous amount of gear. As to ease of set up and correcting feedback - hmmmmm not much in it with a small point of source 8/10" driver and a little desk, especially if you are talking about the cost outlay for 2 array systems; you could easily be in the realms of buying a little digital desk with will have feedback elimination, scene saves (go back to the same venue and all settings are recalled in a split second) etc. which once set, you can literally plug and play. I'm not anti-array, I think they have a place (solo/duo/cafe/small bar or large venue) but the benefits blur very rapidly as you move to that mid ground 3-4 or more players and medium rooms. Arrays will still cover these middle ground scenarios but you then start to talk about multiple arrays or at least several mini-subs and 'maybe' the point of source small/mid size speaker can work best. For a lot of years I was an advocate for bigger is better (give me 15's and more of them) until I understood the physics involving volume, dispersion etc. As a gigging musician I don't think I've ever known a better time for the standard of gear you can buy for a moderate cost and the level of quality you achieve with it, hence we can debate 4" wide sticks on little boxes and tiny 8" boxes on skinny poles.

The simple answer is about biology rather than physics. As usual in science with a few provisos. The smallest change in sound you can hear is roughly 1db, you'll notice this when you turn the amp up or if you switch between two cabs but if a punter left to go to the bar and came back after you'd made a 1db adjustment to your bass they wouldn't notice. If someone asks you to turn up a tiny bit you'd probably go for 3db. It makes a small but noticeable change. Now the provisos, your 500W into 4ohm cab will probably be rated at 300W into 8ohms. You won't get double the power availability because the power supply won't perform at that power level. The difference in sound output at full power is roughly 2db but at anything under flat out the power will double and you'll get a 3db change when you swap speakers from 4 to 8. However (that word that means its getting complicated) if you are running flat out the amp and speaker will get hot, the hot components increase in resistance and the available power will drop. This power compression is significant and in the end will dwarf any changes to the impedance of the cab you are driving. Doubling your number of speakers will mean that at the same power the speakers will heat up less as the power is shared between them. Inside the amp a lower impedance increases the current and the heating. At this point it all depends upon what the designers have done about heat sinking components and it is all beyond your control. So the short answer is: technically it might sound a tiny bit louder, but you wouldn't really notice and the difference would disappear if you ran everything flat out, which probably isn't something you will do. Relax, don't worry, just play bass.

It wasn’t that clear. I understood it to say only forum supporters could ask for prices. So that’s what I did.

Fender Rumble 800 (the non effects one in my case). I don`t think it gets max power without an ext cab but as it`s delivering - at least on paper spec wise - 400 watts then that should be plenty for most venues.

Usual answer here. Either a Rumble 500 or 800. I realise that you don`t get full power with just the combo but 300 and 400 watts is plenty for pubs and clubs. I play in an ac/dc covers band with Marshalls and a hard hitting drummer and they do the job.

Venus in Firs - Velvet Underground

would - alice in chains

On The Beech - Chris Rea

You mentioned up the thread that this was only for bedroom practice. Since the owner can’t afford anything else, why not just use the amp as-is at low volumes? And just keep an eye on the temperature. Or take regular breaks? Or are there other problems besides the fan not coming on?

Managed to buy one of these by mistake as I'm a fooooooooooooool. A little baby female XLR to 1/4 jack. My Ex was small and a load of trouble, so I want this out the house too lol. Free to anyone who cares to pay the postage. Images below for size comparison.

They’re brilliant things. I need another one in that nice Root Beer finish they did for a while 😂

Sweet Child O' Pine - Guns and Roses

Tall Trees - Crowded House

Only Yew - The Fabulous Platters

I used the Gator 1212 case

They are terrible amps fraught with issues and failures !! 😂 Kidding of course, they are very good amps and as mentioned the compressor isn’t great but a decent powerful amp with amazing service backup from Ashdown U.K.

Sold a Radial DI box to Martin. Great communication and zero issues. Recommended.