funkydamo

Hi Woody, are these still available?

Pm incoming. I'll take it if still availabe mate

If it was an 8ohm I would've been all over this like a tramp on chips - I'm not too far from you either.

Thanks again guys, all advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the pix too (trevor + city mariner) always nice too peoples set-up.
I have kinda decided on a set-up i think - already picked up a markbass standard 104HR, gonna pick up a 151HR to sit underneath it, and think im gonna bite with a TTE500
Does that sound like a good set-up? anyone already use that combination?
My thoughts are to carry a LM2 or 3 with me as back-up (and probably just use that head for rehearsal with one of the cabs) the idea being i don't want to be caught short at a gig (which as happened before when my behringer was poorly haha)

When i have that lot all together, my next thought will probably be effects/pre-amps etc.
Do i need any? after spending over a grand on 2 cabs and a head i'm hoping not - but just curious as to what you guys would recommend to give a bit of individuality/experimenting room

Thanks Lozz, although ive been playing for 20 odd years - I have never been overly concerned with gear.
Just picked up whatever bargain came my way & always seem to get a sound I like, must just be lucky haha.
Now I'm older I feel its time to educate myself and actively chase the basses and amps/cabs I want.
Always wanted a warwick and recently bought a couple of German made corvettes, also bought myself a smooth hound wireless kit, so now just need the high end cab to complete the overhaul.
I'm not too fussy on my 'sound' as long as I can get a tone I like.
Would I benefit with some sort of pre-amp or pedal for some versatility (those MB heads look shy on knobs and buttons haha) I always use active basses anyway.

Thanks guys.
I have decided that lightweight is the way to go.
Markbass looks to be the likely choice but I'm not 100% decided.
Should I stick with my idea of a 15 and a 2x10?
Does the little mark 2 do the job or are there better heads out there? Should I be looking at other brands,as markbass seems to have as many negative opinions as they do positive.

thanks mate, much appreciated.
I'm surprisingly organised - also ordered a fxf adaptor as recommended off amazon & ordered a str-angled 70cm long patch lead. bring on the weekend!

pulled the trigger and ordered.
I have a gig Saturday so looking forward to breaking it in.

... and another +1 here.
the wife just got me one for my birthday, and its proper sturdy.

Thanks guys, all help very much appreciated.
I have my eye on something lightweight for gigging (genz benz? good choice? - possible trade on the cards for a bass so may only need to buy matching cabs)
I have a trace elliot combo sorted (hopefully) for practice/small gigs.

My thoughts are of getting a 15" and a 4 x10 (or 2x10) cab for easy transport.

I think the markbass stuff may be out of my budget this time, but when i look at upgrading again i will be looking in their direction for sure.
Although i admit ive not starting shopping around yet for markbass so i may get lucky!

I forgot to mention - i'm always DI'd anyway so its only for backline.
as long as i cut through on stage thats all i need really.

Hi guys, the time has come for me to stop being tight and invest in some new gear.
I have been using a Behringer 300w ultrabass head for years now, along with a 4x10 marshal combo.
They give me what i need, but are a bit tired now.

Ideally i'm after a combo around the 200w mark - for taking to rehearsals and maybe small gigs - and also a decent stack of 300w + for larger gigs.

Price is a restriction - as i have just layed out close to 1k on a couple of 5 string warwick corvette basses (a big upgrade from a 6 string shine bass, and a 5 string bass collection)
So ideally im hoping to pick up 2nd hand gear in the region of £100-£200 for a combo - and up to £300 for a stack

So my questions to you all are:

What would be a good price for a good amp?
I play in a 70s disco/chic/funk type band - seldom delve into rock - so that would give an idea of the sort of sound i go for.

Am i being too ambitious with what i want to spend?

What should i avoid like the plague?

I have a soft spot for trace - but i know they dropped in quality a few years ago.
Am i better off giving them a wide berth?

Thanks in advance for all your help guys

I'm really surprised by some of the big names popping up here repeatedly.
I used Peavey combos at college which were nothing special, but adequate. Owned a Park 10w amp first, at which time i wouldn't know a good amp from a bag one - but it was as a 10w amp should be. not loud haha.
I moved up to a marlin 50w which lasted me well as 15 year old in my first band - but even DI'id didn't cut it with a band.
Then had a monter marshall set-up - 300w head with 2x 4x10 cabs (one of which i still use, for now) the head gradually lost its volume until it would barely cut through the band - so got replaced with a trace 300w head (which had to be repaired twice in a year then got dumped)
I don't recall model numbers unfortunately.

Currently use a behringer 300w ultrabass head with one of those marshall cabs. i cant complain - for a cheap head it gives me sound im happy with.

Never played a warwick amp, presumed they would be decent but learned otherwise reading the thread.
Also presumed ashdown and ampeg would be a good choice but i'm wary of both now.
I guessed Laney would be hit or miss.

I am in the market for both a combo for practicing, and a stack for gigging - but now i feel more cautious and confused than before

Hi mate, would you consider shipping the amp?
Im too far away to collect unfortunately.

I'm thinking of taking the leap into wireless too.
The line 6 looked like a winner but im very concerned about that battery door.
Is the Sony the better option? Sennheiser is probably a no-go if as suggested its likely to be interfered with by 4G.
The plus points on the line 6 almost outweigh the bad, but does the sony compare regarding tone, reliability etc?
Where does smoothhound sit against the sony and line 6?