jantheman Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) I'm looking for advice on a suitable combo for use with my warwick corvette active. I have a crappy old ashdown at the mo but have now managed to save up enough for something decent. Its for home use only and I was thinking of maybe a Minimark or PJ Briefcase. Any comments or other sugestions. TIA for all replies. Edited May 16, 2011 by jantheman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 What are you going to be using the combo for? Gigs? Rehearsals? Do you have PA support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1232729' date='May 16 2011, 09:17 AM']What are you going to be using the combo for? Gigs? Rehearsals? Do you have PA support?[/quote] Home use only buddy... I play with myself...and great fun it is too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Minimark user here - phantastic piece of kit. I have not tried the PJ myself. What I do like is that the MM can also take an 8Ohm extension cab, if you happen to have one (or the place where you gig), and then bob is your uncle. I am also totally happy with the dials the thing has - particularly if you play an active instrument, you won't need EQ. 10kg flat and right size for plane hand luggage. solid as a rock. Loud beyond believe and super discrete in the living room. I have no GAS for anything else, never had since I got this some years back. Expensive but worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ah, OK. Looking at the price of the MiniMark, I've got an idea of your budget. I can only recommend what I've used, and I'd 100% recommend a Promethean: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm[/url] There's a few Promethean lovers here on BC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1232752' date='May 16 2011, 09:46 AM']Ah, OK. Looking at the price of the MiniMark, I've got an idea of your budget. I can only recommend what I've used, and I'd 100% recommend a Promethean: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p5110_promethean.htm[/url] There's a few Promethean lovers here on BC.[/quote] +1 - Kicks the ass off the competition! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Minimark and PJ are great since they're not square - so very easy to carry for a distance as say to the tube station; bass in one hand amp in the other - hence sought after by DB players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 [quote name='janmaat' post='1232926' date='May 16 2011, 12:30 PM']Minimark and PJ are great since they're not square - so very easy to carry for a distance as say to the tube station; bass in one hand amp in the other - hence sought after by DB players.[/quote] That is true, the Promethean being a cube is a little more bulky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thanks for the replies so far guys. The PJ and MB were seleced for my list because they are regared as quality kit AND that they would be easy to carry and be quite unobtrusive in the house. That is an important point for me or should I say...SWMBO. Dont know if any others fit the bill........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 [quote name='jantheman' post='1233056' date='May 16 2011, 02:10 PM']Thanks for the replies so far guys. The PJ and MB were seleced for my list because they are regared as quality kit AND that they would be easy to carry and be quite unobtrusive in the house. That is an important point for me or should I say...SWMBO. Dont know if any others fit the bill........[/quote] Well if you're worried about the Ibanez, it might not be quite as handy form factor wise, but man is it good and the build quality is as good as if not better than the Markbass kit. I went from Markbass to the Promethean and was very pleasantly surprised It might not be the same shape the the MB of PJ combos but it's still a very very easy one hand lift, it's a lot louder and more versatile in tone and application too - you can hook up an 8 Ohm extension cab and you've got a 500W rig, plus you can pop the head out and use it with any cab or combination of cabs you want... Cheers, Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 The build quality of the Promethean is excellent. IMO, it looks quite cool, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 TecAmp Puma Combo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webster Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 GK RB400-210 combo gets my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) The promethian has struck an interest....then I seen this... [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-promethean-p5110-combo-1131-p.asp"]http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-...ombo-1131-p.asp[/url] £515.... But look on their Ebay site and the same seller ..but note the price. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-PROMETHEAN-P5110-500W-BASS-AMP-COMBO-AMPLIFIER-/220534998903"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-PROMETHEAN-P5...R-/220534998903[/url] Is someone is taking the pi$$????? Edited May 18, 2011 by jantheman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='jantheman' post='1235576' date='May 18 2011, 12:38 PM']The promethian has struck an interest....then I seen this... [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-promethean-p5110-combo-1131-p.asp"]http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-...ombo-1131-p.asp[/url] £515.... But look on their Ebay site and the same seller ..but note the price. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-PROMETHEAN-P5110-500W-BASS-AMP-COMBO-AMPLIFIER-/220534998903"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-PROMETHEAN-P5...R-/220534998903[/url] Someone is taking the pi$$[/quote] Bit cheaper at Thomann... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) Just checked and it was 548 @Thomann Would anyone like to comment on EffectPowerSupplies, how would they rate them as a dealer....before I drop my wedge...... Edited May 18, 2011 by jantheman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='jantheman' post='1235592' date='May 18 2011, 12:49 PM']Just checked and it was 548 @Thomann Would anyone like to comment on EffectPowerSupplies, how would they rate them as a dealer....before I drop my wedge......[/quote] Better than £599 Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='jantheman' post='1235592' date='May 18 2011, 12:49 PM']Just checked and it was 548 @Thomann Would anyone like to comment on EffectPowerSupplies, how would they rate them as a dealer....before I drop my wedge......[/quote] They are on here, why not drop them a line and see if they will price match Thomann? "Fxpedal.co.uk, EffectPowerSupplies.com and the shop, Stompbox, are all trading names of the same business, Stompbox Ltd." [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=8939"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=8939[/url] EDIT: The site is a little out of date though - "out of stock until August 2010". It does say they'll price match, remember Thomann's price includes delivery. Edited May 18, 2011 by lemmywinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='1235626' date='May 18 2011, 01:05 PM']The site offering them at £515 says out of stock though, yet they're selling them on eBay for more. Hmmmm.....[/quote] I got caught by that one.....they say they wont have any till August [b]2010[/b]... Their previous page says they have stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='jantheman' post='1235629' date='May 18 2011, 01:08 PM']I got caught by that one.....they say they wont have any till August [b]2010[/b]... Their previous page says they have stock[/quote] Aye i edited my post once i'd actually looked at the page properly! Probably best to contact them, might even get a cheeky BC discount if you pm them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Just emailed them...awaiting their reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Looks like they have stock too, or did recently: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126329&st=20"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=126329&st=20[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 Had a reply and they say they dont have stock....have a look on their Ebay site though and they say they do.... For those that have mentioned Thomann......I have used Thomann before...not a pleasant experience. I bought a (nearly £900) dac off them, advertised in stock, but that wasnt the case, after the wait, when it eventually arrived it was obviously a used or returned item, the packaging was an obvious clue and one of the inputs (toslink) was busted. The return process was painless enough but that was the only part of the transaction they got right. I swore there and then I wouldnt use them again. Dont get me wrong here...I aint trying to have a dig or anything, I'm just left totally confused about the way people conduct their business.......I'm prepared to pay the price for a NEW item that hasnt seen the light of day since it left the manufacturers. I think I'll pass until I can lay my sticky mitts on something suitable. Many thanks for all replies and for the advice...its given me plenty to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 FWIW - I mailed Thomann to ask if they had it in stock, prior to ordering. They didn't, but told me when it was due in. They were spot-on, and it was with me a couple of days later. [quote name='jantheman' post='1235729' date='May 18 2011, 02:08 PM']Had a reply and they say they dont have stock....have a look on their Ebay site though and they say they do.... For those that have mentioned Thomann......I have used Thomann before...not a pleasant experience. I bought a (nearly £900) dac off them, advertised in stock, but that wasnt the case, after the wait, when it eventually arrived it was obviously a used or returned item, the packaging was an obvious clue and one of the inputs (toslink) was busted. The return process was painless enough but that was the only part of the transaction they got right. I swore there and then I wouldnt use them again. Dont get me wrong here...I aint trying to have a dig or anything, I'm just left totally confused about the way people conduct their business.......I'm prepared to pay the price for a NEW item that hasnt seen the light of day since it left the manufacturers. I think I'll pass until I can lay my sticky mitts on something suitable. Many thanks for all replies and for the advice...its given me plenty to think about.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jantheman Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1235733' date='May 18 2011, 02:10 PM']FWIW - I mailed Thomann to ask if they had it in stock, prior to ordering. They didn't, but told me when it was due in. They were spot-on, and it was with me a couple of days later.[/quote] Did their website show that they HAD stock???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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