evilLordJuju Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 i've got my main rig, but I need a new combo, for days that the whole band is squeezing in one car and space is at a premium. Our drummer is really loud though (without being mic'd) So I need an amp that will keep up with a very loud drummer, for smallish venues, and [u]as compact as possible[/u] No other criteria is really important. My other choice is to take my bigger amps and drive myself- something I hate doing in London, what with parking, unloading etc. What would you suggest? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) [quote name='evilLordJuju' post='683607' date='Dec 14 2009, 12:52 AM']i've got my main rig, but I need a new combo, for days that the whole band is squeezing in one car and space is at a premium. Our drummer is really loud though (without being mic'd) So I need an amp that will keep up with a very loud drummer, for smallish venues, and [u]as compact as possible[/u] No other criteria is really important. My other choice is to take my bigger amps and drive myself- something I hate doing in London, what with parking, unloading etc. What would you suggest? thanks[/quote] Markbass CMD121H possibly. That keeps up with my shed builder and a couple of guitarists Edited December 14, 2009 by WalMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 dpending on your budget, have a look at the new Orange bass Terror head and one of their SP210 cabs. Compact and more versatile than a combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshbasscana Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I was looking along the lines of Orange Bass Tiny Terror and one of their cabs. Definately portable enough but it is pushing onto a £1k [quote name='yorick' post='683697' date='Dec 14 2009, 09:09 AM']dpending on your budget, have a look at the new Orange bass Terror head and one of their SP210 cabs. Compact and more versatile than a combo.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilLordJuju Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 ok, I like the orange idea - but very expensive for a backup rig.... Any other recomendations? Please keep them coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='evilLordJuju' post='683936' date='Dec 14 2009, 01:18 PM']ok, I like the orange idea - but very expensive for a backup rig.... Any other recomendations? Please keep them coming[/quote] ...and as for my suggestion I havejust remembered the list price they have got to recently - though I'm sure there ate deals to be had that wll undercut that a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 A friend of mine just picked up a Markbass combo (2x10 wedge thingy IIRC) and was mightily impressed. He paid around £700 for an ex-demo one He used to use a big rig (1x18 and 4x10) and that's now redundant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Your profile doesn't say where you live, but if you're in the UK then BassDirect are doing a couple of secondhand MarkBass combos.[url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/2ndhand_Ex_demo_amps.html"]Click here[/url]. (Including a 2x10 wedge thingy.) Edited December 14, 2009 by ColinB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 fender rumble 2x10. insanely loud 100watt combo. on offer in thomann i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkleygit Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 My weapon of choice is the GK MB150s,use this in a 5 piece blues band & also for jam sessions,for a really large venue I hook up a 1x12 ext cab,never run out of vol yet or needed to DI,also light enough for my arthritic frame to carry to the local pub (no I don't live next door),try one if you can,all the best, mike b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoobassman Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 [quote name='evilLordJuju' post='683607' date='Dec 14 2009, 12:52 AM']i've got my main rig, but I need a new combo, for days that the whole band is squeezing in one car and space is at a premium. Our drummer is really loud though (without being mic'd) So I need an amp that will keep up with a very loud drummer, for smallish venues, and [u]as compact as possible[/u] No other criteria is really important. My other choice is to take my bigger amps and drive myself- something I hate doing in London, what with parking, unloading etc. What would you suggest? Not sure how small you need it but I use an Ashdown ABM 300 combo which goes in my boot easily and has more than enough power for just about any gig - after which it can be fed therough the PA. thanks[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Markbass 2x10 combo as a 1st choice ( lightweight ) then followed by Eden or Redheads. All would be very useful against a loud drummer with a ext cab if need be, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have an eden nemesis nc-250 . £300.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimbeaver Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 I have an eden metro combo for sale, 750w at 4 ohm, all you could ever want in tone and volume, I used it in a power rock trio and it was well loud enough. give me a shout if your interested. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Another +1 for the Markbass 2x10 wedgie combo thingy. I have one & it can certantly drown out noisy drummers & guitarists if needed & weighs very little too! You can even pop another cab under it if you ever needed more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Sansamp BDDI and an active monitor wedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 [quote name='grimbeaver' post='698350' date='Jan 1 2010, 08:44 PM']I have an eden metro combo for sale, 750w at 4 ohm, all you could ever want in tone and volume, I used it in a power rock trio and it was well loud enough. give me a shout if your interested. Rob[/quote] +1 for eden metro combo if you can stretch to the price.Best combo for size,power,eq I`ve bever used !!Alone it runs through it`s own 2 X 10 horn at 8 ohms ................ so always the opportunity to add on other cabs if you need to.A good used one brings the price down to a more reasonable level. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I'm selling my Trace v-type 1x15" combo. Plenty of power and 2 valve preamp for warmth or adding grit depending on what sound you like. As I've said before its my idea of what a valve amp should sound like without the exprense of having to buy valves for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='698374' date='Jan 1 2010, 10:15 PM']Sansamp BDDI and an active monitor wedge.[/quote] bit of a hijack, but what monitor would be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Markbass cmd121p yerstaday took it to a stage rehersal soundcheck ... The only thing i have to say the soundcheck man said please take the volume down I can't control the volume of the bass and was only halfway another drummer said is the first amp that sounds so full for the size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrenleepoole Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 +1 on the MB CMD121P, I've owned one but they're a very clean sound which might not be to your tastes... or a cheaper alternative is the new Ibanez Promethean range, which I have and is rather good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 [quote name='nottswarwick' post='791329' date='Mar 30 2010, 11:18 PM']bit of a hijack, but what monitor would be good?[/quote] To me, small means 10" or poss 12". A 10" will not fight with a full on drummer, I do not care what anyone says. It might for 2 gigs but then it will die. I use a Mackie 10" wedge (SRM350) for non aggressive drummer things when I need small. The 350 is much nicer than the 450 (I have those as well). The 450 runs out of headroom pretty quickly but the 350 is very nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxpedal.co.uk Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 +1 on the Ibanez Promethean. We have it in stock if you want to give us a shout. You don't mention your budget but it fits your requirements down to a tee. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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