Nice Combo? Advice please

[EskimoBassist]

Hey,

Well I am sick of playing through atrocious amplification and so I think I should just stop complaining about it and get something done!

Basically, please could you give me some advice as to a suitable Amp for me to buy. Because of travelling etc I would think a Combo would probably do me better, although the idea of a nice 4x10 and Head sounds great to me.

I play Alternative/Rock music in a fairly regularly gigging band, so I need something that can stand up to playing Pub/Small club gigs and rehersals, and perhaps even some recording. It is ESSENTIAL that it has an XLR D.I. send, a reasonable EQ and if possible a built in compressor. No built in sh*tty digital effects please! I've got a pedalboard for all that . And I really don't need CD in or a built in tuner either!

I was hoping for something in the 2x10 area, although I won't turn my nose up at a decent 1x15, and of course compatibility for an extension cab would be lovely. I am willing to spend up to £500.

So of course I've thought about getting a decent second hand Trace, either the new Ashdown MAG or ABM or even one of the Ampeg combos the BA115HP (cvan get a new one for about £350) and the BA115HPT look quite tastey. It would be nice to have a valve preamp.

Any advice would be fantastic!
Thanks, Rich

[Lenny B]

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[lateralus462]

How about an Ashdown ABM 2 x 10 - they're great and you could pick one up new for that sort of money - or if you can find one secondhand you'd probably be left with enough cash for a nice extension cab as well.

Edited December 13, 2008 by lateralus462

[stingrayfan]

I recently bought Rayman's old Trace 1x15 300w. It's not light but I haven't used my 4x10 since. It's got more than enough welly for most gigs, sounds great and takes up less room in the car. You can get a 300w one for around £200.

Edit: one just gone up on the board [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34184&hl=trace"]here[/url].

Edited December 13, 2008 by stingrayfan

[bassfan]

I haven't looked back since picking up my MarkBass CMD121. One on ebay just went for £450.. new only £600ish if you can stretch..

[2x18]

How about my excellent Eden Nemesis 2x10 combo. Its got a xlr d.i. out, a good compressor and very versatile Eq. plus you can even add an extension cabinet if you ever need to
You are welcome to come and try it out with your bass. Im just down the road in Leeds.
Sale thread here

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=32548"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=32548[/url]

Will.

[Lenny B]

[quote name='2x18' post='353583' date='Dec 13 2008, 02:26 PM']How about my excellent Eden Nemesis 2x10 combo. Its got a xlr d.i. out, a good compressor and very versatile Eq. plus you can even add an extension cabinet if you ever need to
You are welcome to come and try it out with your bass. Im just down the road in Leeds.
Sale thread here

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=32548"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=32548[/url]

Will.[/quote]


I've had half an eye on your thread, looks a smart amp indeed!
(Have a bump)

[xgsjx]

Markbass combos get my vote due to being light, loud & sounding great.
There's a couple of 3x10 combos on here but I believe you can't use an ext cab as it's already 6 ohms.
The 2x10 that I have is a great option, but I haven't seen any s/h lately.
G