Ghost Rider Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) [b]Anybody got any advice or input on bass heads. I have around £200 to spend on a head & I am still a novice player. I bought a heavy combo which is now sold so I'm after a Head & speakers. I have the chance of a second hand ashdown ABM 300 EVO II for £180. A new MAG 300 for £191 from soundslive, Or a Gallien Krueger backline for £200. Any advice on heads & cabs would be great. Thanks.[/b] Edited March 11, 2008 by Ghost Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 If you like the Ashdown sound, then that's agood price on the ABM. Another one to add to the list is the Warwick Profet 3.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Ideally you'd need to take a listen to them and decide what does the job for you. But if that's not possible, out of the 3 I'd pick the ABM if it's in good nick. If you decided at some point it's not really what you're looking for you're looking at less of a loss selling it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy316 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 ABM from that selection, but if you look on ebay there is a guy selling a Warwick pro fet 5.1 for under £200. Its heavy but 500watts into 4ohm for under £200 cant be sniffed at! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Don't dismiss the Peavey T-Max or I believe there's an old Megabass head on fleaBay... something like £270 inc a Peavey cab (1x15 + 2x10/2x8 or something like that), got to be worth that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Grab the ABM at that price - they go for more than that on eBay ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjf1969 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Rohan is selling a Hartke HA3000 head for 100quid....see for sale section!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 Cheers to everyone who has replied, I think the Ashdown ABM is the one to go for according to most of you. Now all I have to is decide on a cab...??? 2 x 10's is what I'm after so any cab info would be mint! Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbass7 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 [quote]Rohan is selling a Hartke HA3000 head for 100quid....see for sale section!!![/quote] +111111 I was about to snap that up before I remembered im buying a 6er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDM Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Peavey Nitrobass or MAX 450 heads are pretty good (they are both the same thing) I got mine for around £100 off the bay, its 450w into 2 ohms, and around 300 in 4ohms iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='Ghost Rider' post='154941' date='Mar 10 2008, 10:17 PM']Now all I have to is decide on a cab...??? 2 x 10's is what I'm after so any cab info would be mint![/quote] Might as well go for an Ashdown cab to match it . Whats your budget for the cab ? £150 will get you a MAG210 [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ashdown-MAG-210-T~ID~2053.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...0-T~ID~2053.asp[/url] £270 will get you an ABM210 [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ashdown---ABM-210T-Compact~ID~2047.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...act~ID~2047.asp[/url] I make no apologies for my blatant bias to Ashdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='Machines' post='155398' date='Mar 11 2008, 04:33 PM']Might as well go for an Ashdown cab to match it . Whats your budget for the cab ? £150 will get you a MAG210 [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ashdown-MAG-210-T~ID~2053.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...0-T~ID~2053.asp[/url] £270 will get you an ABM210 [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Ashdown---ABM-210T-Compact~ID~2047.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~A...act~ID~2047.asp[/url] I make no apologies for my blatant bias to Ashdown [/quote] I was hoping to spend no more than £300 for cabs & was thinking about getting two 2x10's.. The ashdown cab at £150 has only 200 watts so would that be ok with a head that was 325 watts or would I be better going with the cab that does 300 watts? I don't really understand ohms & output ect.. I just want a head & two 2x10's that sound good but lound enough if I ever get round to playing a gig with it. I don't really want to have to carry a 4x10 around.. CHEERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Why don't you get the 210, then save the extra money. If you really feel like doing some heavy gigging you may need a 115 or another 210, but these will be easier to carry round then one big 410 cabinet (employ the drummer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 [quote name='Flintlock' post='155492' date='Mar 11 2008, 07:25 PM']Why don't you get the 210, then save the extra money. If you really feel like doing some heavy gigging you may need a 115 or another 210, but these will be easier to carry round then one big 410 cabinet (employ the drummer).[/quote] Aye, Thats a great idea BUT! The guy selling the Ashdown is also selling a yamaha BBT 500 with matching 2x10 cab [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product.asp?id=4191"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product.asp?id=4191[/url] As I said earlier, I am not a whizz on the bass & have no idea about amp/head/combo to go for. I was 100% gonna go for the ashdown ABM but the yamaha combo has started my brain rattling ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 The ABM will only be knocking out about 200w into an 8 ohm load (ie one cab) so you'd be ok using it. I've no experience of the Yamaha, but at that price the ABM is still looking good to me. If you look for matching cabs second hand you might just shoehorn a pair of 2x10s in secondhand (if you get lucky). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='Musky' post='155679' date='Mar 12 2008, 12:42 AM']The ABM will only be knocking out about 200w into an 8 ohm load (ie one cab) so you'd be ok using it. I've no experience of the Yamaha, but at that price the ABM is still looking good to me. If you look for matching cabs second hand you might just shoehorn a pair of 2x10s in secondhand (if you get lucky).[/quote] Cheers Musky, I have until the weekend to decide so hopefully there will be a few more replies. I do think the ABM as everyone is seeming to go for that but that was before I mentioned the Yamaha. Cheers Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='Flintlock' post='155492' date='Mar 11 2008, 07:25 PM'](employ the drummer).[/quote] As what? Can they get jobs? ABM btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) [quote name='johnnylager' post='155738' date='Mar 12 2008, 08:31 AM']As what? Can they get jobs? ABM btw.[/quote] Drummers are not as daft as they look! That’s not possible is it? Cheers for the advice.. On the Amp. Edited March 12, 2008 by Ghost Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willl Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Your drummer must be a special one and very different to mine... ABM would appear to be the pick of the bunch. Will you get a chance to try playing the Ashdown through the Yamaha 2x10 as (if it sounds good to you) it would appear to be a good compromise for portability and gigability. Willl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='Willl' post='155988' date='Mar 12 2008, 02:13 PM']Your drummer must be a special one and very different to mine... ABM would appear to be the pick of the bunch. Will you get a chance to try playing the Ashdown through the Yamaha 2x10 as (if it sounds good to you) it would appear to be a good compromise for portability and gigability. Willl[/quote] Hi Will, The drummer is special cos its me! I am new to playing bass & play drums in my band. www.gasolineallstars.com I will have the chance to play it through the guys 4x10 ashdown. I don't think he will split the yamaha combo with the yamaha 2x10 cab (I think the yamaha 2x10 matches the 500 1x10 combo) for output ect, I think the 2x10 cab is only 2 OHMS so I'm not sure if it would be ok with the ashdowm ABM 325 Head. I'm hoping that someone on here has had a yamaha BBT500 & can give me some advice on them. Cheers, Anth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 PM Geejay - he has (or had) a BBT 500H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 [quote name='Musky' post='156182' date='Mar 12 2008, 04:47 PM']PM Geejay - he has (or had) a BBT 500H.[/quote] Aye, I will do, cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 [quote name='Ghost Rider' post='156088' date='Mar 12 2008, 03:38 PM']I don't think he will split the yamaha combo with the yamaha 2x10 cab (I think the yamaha 2x10 matches the 500 1x10 combo) for output ect, I think the 2x10 cab is only 2 OHMS so I'm not sure if it would be ok with the ashdowm ABM 325 Head. I'm hoping that someone on here has had a yamaha BBT500 & can give me some advice on them. Cheers, Anth. [/quote] I use a Yamaha BBT-210S cab with my Ashdown Superfly. This cab is 4 ohms and is rated at 250watts RMS. Although it's only a 2x10 cab, it's front ported and has a good low end. I was using it last night at a rehearsal with my rock covers band and it has no problem cutting through the noise fron 2 guitarists a drummer and vocalist. If you can find one for sale separately, I'd recommend it. Sorry, but I've no experience of the BBT 500 amp - by the way, this amp and the BBT cabs have now been discontinued by Yamaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 [quote name='Krysbass' post='156644' date='Mar 13 2008, 12:21 PM']I use a Yamaha BBT-210S cab with my Ashdown Superfly. This cab is 4 ohms and is rated at 250watts RMS. Although it's only a 2x10 cab, it's front ported and has a good low end. I was using it last night at a rehearsal with my rock covers band and it has no problem cutting through the noise fron 2 guitarists a drummer and vocalist. If you can find one for sale separately, I'd recommend it. Sorry, but I've no experience of the BBT 500 amp - by the way, this amp and the BBT cabs have now been discontinued by Yamaha.[/quote] Thanks for the input mate. I'm not sure if the chap selling will split the yamaha combo 1x10 & 2x10 ext cab as I think he wants to get shot of them as a package. I can try the yamaha BBT set up & then the Asdown ABM (through his ashdown 4x10) & try & see if there's much between them.. I'm just not sure about a digital amp.. Thanks again, Anth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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