paddy mcbride

I'm tempted. I really like the look and have always wanted an Orange Amp. I wish there was somewhere I could go that had all of the above amps that i could try out in one day. That would be the perfect solution.

what are the dimensions? the only down side I can see it that it will be a little bulkier than some of the competition

I might have a look at the LM3 as well. Thanks My main head is an SVT6PRo and there is no way I wanna travel with that baby. It weighs a ton especially as I have a back up 500watt pa head in the case as well which i actually use to drive the SVT410he when i'm using full setup (completed by a warwick 8x10) As for Cabs, I will use what is there most likely. If we have to travel with small cabs i will use my SVT410he. [quote name='Musicman20' post='539193' date='Jul 13 2009, 10:59 AM']I play in a similar type of band, but more modern punk orientated. I opted for the Mark Bass LM3, as I have the Orange for big shows where it isnt a 'tightly packed van' and that gives all the tube gain I'd ever need. The LM3 is a lovely bit of kit. The two filters can be fiddled with to gve you a nice modern twangy bass sound. If you want some grunt, put a Sansamp BDDI or VT Character pedal in front of it. I have mine in a padded Gig Skinz bag...and as much as that isnt as protective as a rack, it works pretty well. Good for small tours and being on the move Again, Im the same, full setup close to home or big shows, and the lightweight head for touring....I hated the thought of taking my beloved Orange on tour, and it weighs a lot in its case. Have you any idea on a cab for your tour? At the moment I just use the backline cabs as we never have room for more than 1 or 2 guitar cabs and full kit[/quote]

Thats very true. Does anyone have an opinion on the sound and versatility of these amps?

Ok so from the title of the thread you know what i'm looking at. I am in a hardcore/metal which is about to start gigging. With gigs across the country and mainland Europe we are looking to travel light and only use our full setup (marshalls and ampegs) when we are close to home. I have read loads about the lightweight options available and really like the look of the Mb2 500 and the Shuttle 6.0. I was leaning more towards the shuttle just because of reviews but the mb2 500 size is impressive. The little giant is just an option because of cost really. Can you please suggest which of the three you would buy and why. Cheers Paddy

This is my current rig. I would like some more speaker options but happy for now.

Thanks guys. The SVT6 drives the 8x10 and the prosound drives the 4x10. I use the ME50B to split the signal to each amp. and yes the prosound is bridged I was trying to offload my 8x10 recently on this forum and was going to get another 4x10 to pair with the ampeg but the right offer didn't come in. I have since decided to keep the 8x10 because it does exactly what i want. This rig will be split depending on the size of venue and what transport we have available on the night.

Just thought i would share my rehearsal setup. Normally the ampeg is over beside the guitarist but we were trying different arrangements last night.