Morning!
I just found out my trusted Trace Elliott AH300-12 head has gone to the great head unit cemetery in the sky - well, not quite, it needs a new board which TE are mumbling about producing, which could take several months!
In the meantime I need to acquire a new head unit and I was hoping to get you guys opinions.
The music I'm playing is a rock/pop/alternative 5 piece (with 2 guitars) and I play a Status Series I 4-string. I have 2 Peavey cabs, 4x10 and 1x15 (likely to only use the 4 x10 the majority of the time). I'm looking for a punchy sound to bottom out the 5-piece sound, but also something smooth with good tones in the mid/upper register. I play with fingers only (don't believe in those plectrums!) and am looking for a "non-metallic" sound (not a big fan of Ampeg's, for example).
After some initial research I've got the following on the shortlist:
Gallien Kreuger 400 RB-IV
Markbass Little Mark 250
Would be much appreciated if you guys can give me your thoughts on the 2 above and any other possibles? Looking to spend £500 max.
Dave