dirtylittleherbert

[quote name='Conan' post='799852' date='Apr 8 2010, 02:50 PM']I'm fairly sure this means that it has two channels that can either be run [b]separately[/b] (like two separate 500 watt amps) or "[b]bridged[/b]" together to get a single-channel 1000 watt amp.[/quote] Hm I thought the LG 1000 was non bridgeable if thats a word. I am prepared to be corrected however.

[quote name='Conan' post='799841' date='Apr 8 2010, 02:38 PM']The amp will only put out it's maximum power (1000 watts if it really [i]is[/i] that powerful!) when it's running flat out. It's highly unlikely you will ever need such an amp running flat out so I wouldn't worry too much about trying to match the power handling of the cabs to the claimed output of the amp! Remember though that you will only get the max power if the total impedance of the cab/cabs is 4 ohms! Two 8 ohm cabs will give the desired result, as will one 4 ohm cab. If you run it through one 8 ohm cab you will "only" get (at a guess) around 600 watts. Still a [i][b]LOT[/b][/i] of power for a regular band setting, but again you will only get this amount of power if the amp runs flat out. Basically, what you have in your LG1000 is [b][i]loads[/i][/b] of headroom (power in reserve if you like). If you could stretch to a BareFaced Big One or Vintage, I suspect your sound would be [b][i]awesome[/i][/b]! Interestingly though, the Big One runs at SIX ohms, so you wouldn't quite get the full kilowatt (that sounds cool doesn't it?!), but the sensitivity of the cab would make it sound even louder! Confusing? You bet! As already stated, the choice of speaker cabs is a massive part of what your eventual "sound" will be - so try as many as you can and choose carefully (or, on the other hand, if you're like me - just buy the first one(s) that you like the look of and can afford!!). There are loads of great choices on here, and some brilliant prices. Good luck man![/quote] Cheers mate that makes things a little easier becasue the LG1000 is 2x500 watts I thought I would need a speaker with at least 500w of power. I think I'm gonna have to get an older amp I don't mind how it looks as long as the sound is good.

[quote name='voxpop' post='799749' date='Apr 8 2010, 01:02 PM']How about my Genz Benz 2 x 10 cab.....light, powerful and punchy sound. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=83516"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=83516[/url][/quote] That would be perfect but I didn't have that much £ to spend unfortunately

[quote name='lemmywinks' post='799699' date='Apr 8 2010, 12:24 PM']These are going cheap: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=83334"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=83334[/url] Both 4ohm so would be great for the Ashdown you have, only 300w each but that shouldn't be a problem, you'll still be able to get enough volume i think[/quote] Wouldn't each cab need to be at least 500w tho? Or would I see them go up in smoke?

Something like a 2x10 would be good should be suitable to set me away then I can add another cab at a later date. Will I need at least a 500w speaker if the output of the LG is 2x500w at 4 ohms? This is the part I'm not sure of. Oh and I think I'm gonna need an fx pedal as our guitarist has a bit of a kasabian fetish, any decent ones that won't break the bank? Cheers folks.

Looking for a cab to match the Ashdown LG1000, help!!!!

I recently got rid of mine to fund a new bass but wish I hadn't now. Great tone, put together nicely, good quality but most of all looked awesome.

[quote name='Conan' post='793523' date='Apr 1 2010, 05:25 PM']The amp itself will have information on it (usually on the back, but sometimes on the front as well) stating how much power it will give into speaker cabs. My Ampeg for example gives 200 watts into 8 ohms or 350 watts into 4 ohms. Some amps will run safely at 2 ohms combined load (I am not sure that there are any 2 ohm cabs, but two 4 ohm cabs connected into the same amp will allow the amp to run at 2 ohms...). Most of the cabs currently available (there are a few exceptions) will have an impedance of either 4 or 8 ohms - so if I run my amp head through one 4 ohm cab I will get the "full" 350w. However, my cabs are 8 ohms each! If I only connect one of them to the amp I will only get 200 watts, but if I connect BOTH, the total impedance falls to 4 ohms and magically I get 350 watts!! Great innit!? Each cab has a power handling ability of 450 watts. As the amp puts 350 watts into the pair of them, each cab is in effect getting 175 watts - so that is well withing the range that they are designed or rated to cope with. Remember though that the power output of an amp, and the power handling ability of a cab, do not give a reliable indication of how loud they will be!! That's when all that techno stuff about efficiency etc come in and make my head spin! Hope this is helpful! I'm no expert mind... Some people will say that you should try to get an amp and cab made by the same manufacturer, but I'm not sure this makes any real difference. If you are buying second-hand it is much easier to mix-and-match anyway![/quote] Cheers mate I think that makes sense, ha no doubt when I do buy the head I will end up back on here asking for more advice. Any thoughts on the Ashdown LG 1000? There's one for sale on here thats all.

Right so will anyone explain how to match heads and watts and ohms with cabs? An idiots guide if you will as I don't know much and want to make sure I but something that fits so to speak. Think I have definitely decided on a separate head/cab rather than the combo.

Thoughts on this? Hull is reasonably close [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-VX3500-Amplifier-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ230455255707QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item35a834229b"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hartke-VX3500-Amplif...=item35a834229b[/url] Or am I best off getting separate head/cab.

[quote name='throwoff' post='791954' date='Mar 31 2010, 02:29 PM']holy crap [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laney-Bass-Amp-Stack-RBH800-RBC210L8-RBC215L8_W0QQitemZ280485507748QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item414e3d32a4"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laney-Bass-Amp-Stack...=item414e3d32a4[/url] this![/quote] Looks like something I could use it doesn't have to be top spec just loud enough to keep up with the guitars. Unfortunately I live miles away and couldn't get down that end of the country.

Cheers folks.

Weight is not really a problem, I play in a band currently practice only but will be hoping to gig in the future. They're reasonably loud. We do stuff like arctic monkeys, muse, foo fighters etc. Im open to buying second hand or buying a head now and saving up for a good cab. Cheers.

Ok so I have a budget of around £300 for an amp. I'm fairly flexible, I will consider either a combo or a separate head and cab. Can anyone recommend me some to look out for either on here or the bay as I'm not that clued up in all honesty.

What about a LD 400 head with a cab are they any good?

[quote name='dirtylittleherbert' post='782991' date='Mar 23 2010, 12:49 AM']Looking for a combo I'm going to have enough to shell out for one of these (I'll have about £400) so which would you bass chatters choose and why?[/quote] Or will I be able to get a decent head possibly second hand for that price?

Looking for a combo I'm going to have enough to shell out for one of these (I'll have about £400) so which would you bass chatters choose and why?

Hi Im looking for a combo amp with a budget of around 300-400 in mind. Not that clued up so any help would be good. Thanks

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