highwayone Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Still new to this bass game!!! What's everyone's opinion on the above?? I currently use a combo but wondered what if an amp and cab would be a better set up or is it down to personal preference? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Depends on many things. For me, I prefer a head & 410 cab, as usually, a 410 combo is beyond my lifting ability. Or, if not, the size may be too big for the load-space in my car. Plus, I`m not too fussed about leaving a speaker cab in the car overnight after a gig, whereas I`d want to get the amp indoors. That said, I look at the other bassist in one of my bands (yes, we have 2 bassists) with his combo, and how quick it is to set up - as in, plug it into the wall, plug in the bass, go, and think I`d like that convenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Head/Cab definitely for me. I like the option to upgrade components separately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 IMO you need a 15" bin to shift air for the deep grunty stuff and a 2 x 10" to define the upper mids and the leading edges. Build those into a combo with an amplifier and you've got more than I could be bothered to shift in one go. Plus the least wagon you'd need to move it is an estate car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Defo on the separates as there is more options on the upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 My vote is for a separate amp & cab set up. I like a 410 cab sound , it is lighter to have a separate amp. It means you can up grade either the amp or cab whenever you fancy it and also if the amp packs up you can just swap the amp over. Having a separate rig means that you have more items to move but I feel it can be lighter and Easier to move . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 [quote name='musophilr' timestamp='1342600954' post='1737501'] IMO you need a 15" bin to shift air for the deep grunty stuff and a 2 x 10" to define the upper mids and the leading edges. Build those into a combo with an amplifier and you've got more than I could be bothered to shift in one go. Plus the least wagon you'd need to move it is an estate car. [/quote] Exactly what I think. Add in the possibility to upgrade bits when wanted or needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwayone Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 it's looking like I'll be shifting the combo then!!! it[b] IS [/b]a bloody heavy thing so I can see the advantage of separates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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