Count Bassy Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 As per my other post on drum machines, I've broken my vow of silence, so the pent up questions of the last 3 months are all coming together! My trusty old Marshall B65 practice amp has given up which means I can look around for something else with a clear conscience, especially as I am now rehearsing with a band again. I'm looking for something lightweight and portable, which would need to do practices and possibly smaller/quieter gigs (with extension cab if required). Things that spring to mind are: Ibanez Promethean P5110 at £450 ish Ibanez Promethean P5210 at £670 ish Probably abit outside my range Roland Cube 100 £325 ish. Discontinued, but still available Roland Cube 120XL £440 ish (worth the extra over the Cube 100??) [b] [size=4]TC Electronic BG500 210 £580 ish (the TC COMBO 450 is just too expensive)[/size][/b] I am an amateur and always will be, and am an OK player, but not spectacularly good, so I've got keep it real in terms of cost. For this reason I naturally lean towards the single speaker Promethean or one of the Roland cubes, and second hand is always an attractive option. Sound wise I tend to go for 'middy', but like a rich bass on occasions. I don't slap so probably don't need Hi-Fi treble response, and I generally have the treble tailing off a bit. MY main rig is a Marshall DBS7400 into a Musicman HD212 (2 x 12" + 1 x 8"), which I like the sound of very much. Any opinions on the above, or other suggestions, would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The EBS Session 60? Gets rave reviews. http://www.bass.se/2009/session60.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have a TC Electronic BG500 115 combo and really like it. Everything is user friendly and the presets are handy. Very versatile from valvey grungeness to mellow warmth. Also have a little Cube 20XL which is a different sort of stonking - brilliant little bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregsguitars Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Roland street cube. cube 15,line6 pod,any old silvertone or Kay tube amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Look for a second hand Gallien Krueger MB150! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hi Clive. My daughter is selling an Orange 50watt combo that can be used with an extension cab. it's in the sale forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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