Thinking About a New Lightweight Combo...

[Skybone]

So I have a few quid sat in the bank, burning a hole in my proverbial pocket, don't need anymore basses, considered a new fx unit, but definitely have that covered as well, so the next thing is my amp.

 

Currently have an Ashdown MAG 210 (badged as a Muzik Peroductiv AMP), but at 22kg, it's a bit heavy and a bit awkward to lug about... but it sounds great, even though I only use the power amp section.

 

I've had a brief look on t'interweb, and there's a couple of amps that have caught my attention, the EBS Magni 502 is one that has really grabbed my attention, but it ain't cheap.

 

One other is the Ashdown Original EVO 1x10 or 1x12, light, but would it be loud enough for a rock band?

 

Another one to consider would be the trusty Fender Rumble 500... or just stick with what I have, but where's the fun in that?

[SimonK]

I'd go head & cab over a combo every time. Speakers now are seldom too heavy, leaving spare hands/bags for selecting different heads depending on needs - the class D heads are so light you could even fit a couple in a backpack and then choose on the night!

 

If money isn't a problem pairing a Barefaced cab with a Aguillar Tone Hammer head would cover everything and be very portable and light.

[Lozz196]

I bought a Fender Rumble 800, as needed lightweight and easy to set up (the usual back issues prompting the purchase). I went for the 800 as it’s lighter than the 500, it’s only around 13kg, and being a 2x10 can hold its own unless in daftly loud situations.
 

 

[chris_b]

If you want light, you gotta buy separates.

 

There's a Quilter BB803 in the classifieds at 1.8kg, and a Barefaced Super Compact would come in at 11kg.

 

IMO for the volume, tone and weight you couldn't do better.

[tauzero]

5 hours ago, chris_b said:

If you want light, you gotta buy separates.

 

GR Bass AT800 Cube, 9.5kg. Must put mine up for sale.

[chris_b]

3 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

GR Bass AT800 Cube, 9.5kg. Must put mine up for sale.

That might be of interest to the OP. In the meantime my advice still stands, look at separates.

[Skybone]

I'm actually kicking myself about missing out on the Bergantino IP310 powered cab that was in the marketplace the other week. Something like that would be ideal, plug the POD or the FlyRig in, and away you go.

[chris_b]

12 minutes ago, Skybone said:

I'm actually kicking myself about missing out on the Bergantino IP310 powered cab that was in the marketplace the other week. Something like that would be ideal, plug the POD or the FlyRig in, and away you go.

Fantastic powered cabs, but I seem to remember you needed a rugby team to help you lift one.

[gjones]

The Rumble 500 is great but a few years ago I bought one of these and I'm glad I did. 

 

[Norris]

14 hours ago, Skybone said:

Another one to consider would be the trusty Fender Rumble 500

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