Chrisbassboy5 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Hi All, just after a decent to 150/200+W bass speaker for small band use. Used to have a Peavey TKO 115, which worked well but sadly sold a while ago and wished I hadn’t. I don’t want to spend a fortune but wonder if there are any old amps that might suit, might be old and heavy but not a problem as gigs few and far between for now.. Any support appreciated as wonder what to perhaps look for.. cheers! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 You’ll pick up an Ashdown MAG for a pretty reasonable price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbassboy5 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Cheers Loz! Will check Ebay.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 There's a TC Electronic BG250 in the classifieds for £100 right now. They're decent amps, I'm on my second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbassboy5 Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Ta mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 There are a couple of decent looking Peavey 1x15 combos on eBay at the moment (including a TKO 115) for not a lot of money if you fancy a trip down memory lane. I agree with Lozz's suggestion to look at Ashdown. Decent and reliable if the weight is not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Old heavy amps aren’t popular these days so there are plenty to be had. Have you checked Gumtree? Don’t know where you are situated, but there are a few Peavey combos on there at the moment. Facebook Marketplace also has lots of stuff that fits the bill. Not far from me someone is selling a Peavey Mk1V 210 watt head for £80, great amp! You can often get Peavey 1x15 BW cabs for around £60 too, which would be a killer rig for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbassboy5 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Cheers mate. Only gig once in a while so no robs. Great suggestion for an amp, will look. Cheers mate. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 FB Marketplace for this sort of thing. You'll be picking up and able to see and test what is going to be old gear. None of the hassle of dealing remotely and getting involved with an eBay dispute. More chance of picking up a bargain too as a lot of people just use it to clear out their lofts/sheds/whatever. There's a TKO 115 for £120 when I looked yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) theres a wicked Peavey TNT 130 bass combo with Black Widow 15” speaker on castors for £90 on FB marketplace, but I couldn't possibly comment on who's selling it... Edited September 6, 2022 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbassboy5 Posted September 2, 2022 Author Share Posted September 2, 2022 Any thoughts on the Ashdown OriginAL C112-300, just been handed £300 and a shop has one who’s should be £500 for £300! Killer deal, reviews show it as a great amp… or go for older Ashdown Mag and keep the change, or perhaps Peavey TKO or similar as posted here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 If it's new in a shop, it won't be a "killer deal", whatever they claim. They have to make a living and don't give stuff away. I'd go for used, but It's your money, so up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisbassboy5 Posted September 3, 2022 Author Share Posted September 3, 2022 Any suggestion Olof good ‘old’ amps to look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 Any of those mentioned above. If your budget is around £300, you can't be too ambitious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 I would recommend a Peavey KB100 / KB300. British and so well made / built These are keyboard amps, with 3 channels, 1x15 and a great EQ section + Reverb. I rehearse at my mates mini studio, and he has one of the KB100 combos, and its awesome, i swear. Saves me hauling my own rig to his place all the time. Its a fabulous amp, and if it weighed the same as my Shuttlemax and Barefaced cab, i'd use it live. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 1 hour ago, fleabag said: I would recommend a Peavey KB100 / KB300. British and so well made / built These are keyboard amps, with 3 channels, 1x15 and a great EQ section + Reverb. I rehearse at my mates mini studio, and he has one of the KB100 combos, and its awesome, i swear. Saves me hauling my own rig to his place all the time. Its a fabulous amp, and if it weighed the same as my Shuttlemax and Barefaced cab, i'd use it live. Agreed - used one of these a few times and they’re certainly fit for purpose. There’s currently a KB300 for sale on FB Marketplace for £50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf1e Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I would look for a Peavey mk VI head and some black Widow speakers. Both are close to indestructible and do pop up from time to time. I sold a set 3 years ago due to home move. Sob Sob. Huge sound for the money if you are willing to wait to find one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 7 hours ago, Ralf1e said: I would look for a Peavey mk VI head and some black Widow speakers. Ah, Black Widows. I put two in an old Bassman 2x15 cab many years ago when the crappy OEM drivers went south. Fabulous sounding cab until some toe rag pinched it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 23 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Ah, Black Widows. I put two in an old Bassman 2x15 cab many years ago when the crappy OEM drivers went south. Fabulous sounding cab until some toe rag pinched it. I liked them too. If anyone is looking for an older Peavey combo, the best ones have the BW speaker option, usually identified by the BW logo at the bottom of the speaker grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, casapete said: I liked them too. If anyone is looking for an older Peavey combo, the best ones have the BW speaker option, usually identified by the BW logo at the bottom of the speaker grille. erhmm..cough cough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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