parker_muse Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hey guys, After gigging extensively in the south west, i've realised it's time to make the jump. Normally i play through my bass f/x box straight into DI, getting some back through the moniters. However, at the latest gig i played through a Peavey head into a Marshall 4x10 and the difference was just unreal. It's got my heart set on a stack but i'm useless when it comes to amps so i ask you the men and women of basschat for advice! I play in a ska/punk/dub/indie band (yeah, really) and i play with a pretty 'phat' warm sound but i like a good punch for when taking the lead (i play some slap and have a lot of tasty running basslines). My budget is about 400 and i would go second hand if it meant i could get better gear. I'm thinking a pairing of a 4x10 and a 1x15 would do give me the sound i want? Or is that not right? Also, what head would you reccomend? Weight or size isn't an issue on anything, i'm in a 6 piece band and 4 of us are 6'4 rugby players! Thanks guys, Parker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Similar thread here which might have some ideas for you: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67391"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67391[/url] After trying/owning quite a few different heads, I'd defo recommend the Hartke LH500 head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Cheers Stingray, i'll give it a read. How much is said Hartke head? I used a kickback combo and was very impressed, just found it quite pricey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 £300 new - online. There's a [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=66973&hl=lh500"]nice stack with some Trace cabs[/url] on here though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Just saw a nice trace 4x10 combo - pairing that with a 1x15 would be ridiculously loud and crisp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cLepto-bass Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Definately keep an eye out for some second hand Trace Elliot stuff. My first stack was a Trace and it was awesome and cheap to boot. Another one that has already been mentioned is Hartke, again reasonably priced used gear always pops up and is well worth a shout, as too is most of the Ashdown stuff. Its definately worth trying out as much as you can though. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 [quote name='uzzell' post='655172' date='Nov 15 2009, 01:59 PM']Definately keep an eye out for some second hand Trace Elliot stuff.[/quote] +1. If you don't mind the weight, they're great, great amps. That 4x10 on its own will prob be enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 i'd look into a 2X15 over a 4X10 for the sound your after and look for a good powerful head to power it - peavey / trace elliot / markbass etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 There are always amazing deals in the Amps for sale section on this website, my Hartke stack sold for £300 and that was a 4x10 paired with a 2x10 with tweeter! amazing tone very sorry to see it go. It was also my first "stack". Soundwise you could probably try a larger 15" or 18" speaker cab with a 2x10 on top i was amazed at how much punch and mid/top end i got from a 2x10 great for projecting your notes clearly and precisely you can easilly pick both up at about £100 each or less, leaving you £200 for a head which is more than enough for a 200 - 300 watt head second hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 Second hand Peavey Mark 3 would be good with a 4X10/2X15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBen Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 My set up is in the forsale section. Peavey firebass 700 = 700watts @ 2 ohms. 475 @ 4 ohms and a trace elliot 4x10. With a good 4x10 I'm not sure you will need a 1x15 as well. But its up to you. I used to play Linkin Park and limp bizkit style band. This rig had plently of power and volume. I found this was a very good set up for playing in a rock band. You can have both for £400 if you want it. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67081"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67081[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman101 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hey, i have a friend selling an Ampeg B series 4x10 , Dont know what he wants for it, if interested, PM me the offer and ill ask him for you, or I can just give you his number once a suitable stage has been reached (Yaknow, dont want to give out random numbers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I've never liked the sound of 15" or 18" spealers, despite being a low and rumbly 5-string slinger. For me 10's just have it. I'm collecting pennies for a second cab to put under my Marshall MB 2x10 combo, went to the store, tried a 4x10 against a 1x15 (both in addition to the inbuilt 2x10 naturally). The 10's just kicked the arse of the 15 from here to next week. Something to bear in mind is that a single 15" speaker only has very slightly more surface area than 2 10's, but a 1x15" cab generally tends to be the same size (albeit lighter and cheaper) than a 4x10 with almost twice the air-moving surface. Plus 10's respond faster so give more clarity. YMMV of course, but I'd definitely recommend doing what I did. Go to a local shop, pick a head you like the look of and try a few combinations of cabs out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Still see plenty of the Peavey TVX 4x10s about. Pair of them and an LH head is easily within budget, and should totally cover you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethox Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 A brand new 500W Ashdown head at Soundslive for £279. Couple that with a second hand Hartke/Marshall/Ashdown 4x10 and you'll have plenty of thunder.... Should cost around what you have to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howieee Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 if you double your budget you can buy my stack all ampeg! warm as hell itself! yet has meaty tones if you need that too:) and with a 410 and 115 set up you have a hell of alot of versatility! good luck finding a new rig man! message me if you are interested i do realise that thats your budget but if osmehow it changes feel free to send me a pm:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbilly deluxe Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) My Marshall DBS was £400,i think,Head+!x15+2x10-1x15 cabs.LOUD,PUNCHY,HEAVY. My Carlsboro Delta Rig was £225,300w head+4x10-1x15 cabs. Edited November 30, 2009 by hillbilly deluxe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='NickH' post='669558' date='Nov 29 2009, 10:19 PM']Something to bear in mind is that a single 15" speaker only has very slightly more surface area than 2 10's, but a 1x15" cab generally tends to be the same size (albeit lighter and cheaper) than a 4x10 with almost twice the air-moving surface.[/quote] True. [quote]Plus 10's respond faster so give more clarity.[/quote] Myth. The 15s you tried probably had underpowered motors, or the cabinets weren't big enough. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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