Marshall MB4210 combo

[solo4652]

Hi,

I've decided that I need a bit more than 100W for my upcoming first-ever pub gig. I've spotted this:

[url="http://www.imusician.co.uk/acatalog/info_00061838.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=00061838"]http://www.imusician.co.uk/acatalog/info_0...m_term=00061838[/url]

Seems a really good deal. Anybody seen or have one? Any good?


Steve

Edited November 11, 2008 by solo4652

[Adrenochrome]

Don't know them at all but it looks the right size for normal pub gigs, if that's what you're after. Bigger venues would be fine as long as you're going through the PA, maybe with an extension cab also.

[umph]

i'd go for an amp and head getting a slightly larger combo isn't a great idea if your serious about bass as you'll end up just upgrading it again. Marshall solid state stuff isn't to great to IMO

[bassmachine2112]

hi ,i use the head version of this combo n it,s great.with an extension cab at 4 ohm you,ll rock the joint.well you can,t grumble at £260 quid all in.keep your eyes peeled for a cab n you,ll be ready for anything.big bang for buck n the classic channel is a classic.

[leonshelley01]

I use one of these and I love it! It has a great rock tone, and using the blend function effectively gives you a 3 channel amp. It is more than loud enough for rehearsal and pub gigs, but if you are concerned, you can always get the MBC115 extension cab (1x15" speaker plus a treble horn) which boosts it from 300 to 450w. I'm getting the cab, not for volume, but for £150 it's a steal and looks great with your amp on top!

[phatbass787]

Id recommend the Ashdown MAG over the Marshall stuff if you can stretch a little more money
may be worth trying them both.

[solo4652]

Thanks to all the replies and suggestions so far. Still unsure whether to go the combo or head/cab route. In any case, my 4 month old, never-gigged, 100W SWR LA 15 combo is going to have to be moved on. £150, if you're interested.

Steve

[lowhand_mike]

my +1 for the ashdown 210 combo, its done me right for nearly 2 years now and is fine for most gigs, the DI i great for larger venues to go through the PA. the prices for them have gone up a bit but it does now have the compressor on board.
but like is always said your really need to try them both if you can.

[bassmansky]

£260 for a 2x10 combo!either a bargain or a complete pile of c**p!you get what you pay for im afraid.

[Russ]

The new Marshall stuff is pretty decent (although, IMO, Marshall haven't made a truly great bass amp since the DBS series). I say go for it, but put a bit aside afterwards for an extension cab - adding a 15" or a 4x10" is going to make a huge difference, volume-wise.

[solo4652]

Thanks to everybody for your suggestions.

I'm hoping to try out the Marshall combi during the week.

[solo4652]

Quick update:

I sold my SWR 100W combo to a friend. I tried the Marshall MB4210 and liked it. But, it weighs in at 33 Kgs! I decided I'm too old and unfit for humping that about.

Also, I decided I wanted simple, rather than complex - I'm a beginner bass player, not an experienced sound technician. I didn't really want to go down the seperate head/cab route - all getting a bit too technical for me. I wanted plug 'n' play. Finally, many of the seperate cabs I could afford weighed just as much, if not more, than the combo's I was considering.

So, looking for a (relatively) lightweight, well thought-of 300W combo from a reputable maker that wasn't ridiculously expensive, I found this:

[url="http://www.rockingrooster.co.uk/product_info.php?PID=1803"]http://www.rockingrooster.co.uk/product_info.php?PID=1803[/url]

Harmony Central reviews are good, price looked very good, weighs 25 Kg, and I'm hoping it's loud enough to keep up with the drummer.

Delivery expected today. I've already warned the neighbours.

Steve

[xgsjx]

I was looking at the Roland 210 combo from the very same place. Was gonna get the 15 ext cab too. Prices have gone up slightly but still very cheap. Good buy if you ask me.