Advice - To get another matching amp/cab

[TheButler]

Quick question. I'm currently wanting to decide what I should put some money towards for next year. I'm going to try putting £100 away a month to get a bit more gear. All I have done in the past 6 months is fester in my own self pity. I sold lots of stuff and kinda want to rebuild my rig. I've got my own place now, SWMBO gave me an assigned man cave room, and I have been given the green light to put some new furniture in it. Call it an investment!

Anyway, I was wondering about getting another 400+ - I was thinking that I could maybe just get the Strategy though? I'm crap when it comes to figuring this stuff out, but I guess I could run the Strategy through the 400+ pre or something?

I was also thinking about getting another one, or two of the Mesa Diesel cabs. I've got a 1516 and would kinda fancy either another one, or a 215. Any thoughts?

I've noticed a down turn in the trend for heavy things. So, thought i'd take advantage of it. I'm currently only jamming with friends after a stint in a band that were doing well. We're just concerned about having fun and making noise, so I realise my thoughts my not be practical or sensible, but meh.

Anyway, if anyone could provide some insight into this line of things that'd be cool.

Cheers
Jamie

[chris_b]

I'd get a second 400+ then you'd have a backup.

I wish I had enough energy to own Mesa Boogie again!!!

[joegarcia]

Mr Foxen has a Strategy he may be prepared to part with seeing as he never uses it.

[TheButler]

I've noticed that both are pretty easy to find, so that isn't a problem. I did notice Foxen's one, but I'm not in the position to buy it right now. I need to decide what I want, and then save Its the only way I can feign the GAS and also not be a complete geardo, and really piss off SWMBO.

[LukeFRC]

think you should buy my amp! ....

seriously... why two the same? something different? hook them up in a bass equivalent to nick zinner's rig (yeah yeah yeahs) or something different would let you play with a second type of amps... not all your GAS eggs in the same basket so to speak!

[TheButler]

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1068313' date='Dec 23 2010, 10:28 PM']think you should buy my amp! ....

seriously... why two the same? something different? hook them up in a bass equivalent to nick zinner's rig (yeah yeah yeahs) or something different would let you play with a second type of amps... not all your GAS eggs in the same basket so to speak![/quote]

Yeh, but I'd happily procreate with my 400+

[LukeFRC]

would you have two wives? two 400+s?

[chris_b]

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1068360' date='Dec 23 2010, 11:22 PM']....would you have two wives?....[/quote]
Who told you???

[LukeFRC]

i was about to say something about how heavy the 400+ is, then realised i knew very little about it and went had a look.... not as heavy as i thought!
still think my head would be a better second rig head!

[TheButler]

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1068360' date='Dec 23 2010, 11:22 PM']would you have two wives? two 400+s?[/quote]

Who's asking? The morality, amongst other things, kinda breaks the analogy down somewhat. Not to mention there are really no equal grounds; enjoyment, etc etc. So, yes, I should think another 400+ would be just dandy!

[Mr. Foxen]

You need 2 cabs to run a Strategy full tilt.

[TheButler]

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1068676' date='Dec 24 2010, 12:39 PM']You need 2 cabs to run a Strategy full tilt.[/quote]

Hence why I am sourcing another Mesa 1516, or perhaps a 215. Not sure what exactly to do yet :/

[LukeFRC]

do you have a van to get this mega rig to gigs? where are you playing, murryfield?

[TheButler]

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='1069335' date='Dec 25 2010, 08:45 PM']do you have a van to get this mega rig to gigs? where are you playing, murryfield?[/quote]

Land Rover Discovery, which can carry a hefty amount Not Murrayfield, or indeed anywhere in the near future - because I quit my band.