I've got GAS for a new amp head - my GK MB500 has been great over the past few years but I'm yearning for a change. I've sold a number of unused pedals to fund this new desire of mine. I have a budget of approximately £850-900, pretty generous given I'm your classic weekend warrior.
I'd been pretty set on a Markbass head but, over the past few days I thought I'd see what else is out there and boy there is a lot right now!!
Unfortunately not many places have a broad range of heads in stock and my wife's not going to let me spend weekend after weekend going to guitar shops and playing amps so I need to draw up a bit of a short list.
I'd love some thoughts and recommendations from my Basschat Brethren.
I'm looking for a minimum power: 500w @ 4ohm, class D or hybrid. I'll be pairing it with a Barefaced Super Compact, 8ohm. In regards to music, my current band is your typical rock covers band where I play a mixture of finger style and pick.
Personally I want to start playing more funk; my next project will definitely be in that area. I guess that means I need something quite versatile in regards to tone shaping.
Amps I've been looking at:
Mark Bass Little Mark III
Mark Bass Little Mark Tube
Aguilar AG700
Ampeg SVT-7Pro
Genzler Magellan 800
Any thoughts on the above, or other suggestions for amps I should consider?
Cheers
PJ