I can see I’ve left lots of information out which would help people to help me. So sorry! I play a Paul Bryant Soloist, currently through a MarkBass 801 combo but previously through an Acoustic Image Ten 2 or the Contra extension speaker. I’m a jazzer, sometimes with a trio and sometimes with a lot of horns. I struggle to cut through the horns. I’m an amateur player, classes, courses, jazz jams and playing with friends at each others houses. Occasional gigs, usually for charity, often in a church, sometimes outside.
I thought if I had a double shot or upshot from Acoustic Image then I could use the same head/amp from the Ten 2 with the new speaker/cabinet. You can see I’m not at ease with the terminology! If I got the combo double shot, then I could sell the Ten 2 and Contra with the head. I think that would be more attractive to buyers. So yes, I guess ideally I’d like a combo but that’s partly because of my lack of experience and confidence when it comes to pairing cabs and heads. I honestly thought the Ten 2 would last me forever but it’s too much to carry these days.
Thank you so much for taking the time to help me.