amp / cab or combo?

[xgsjx]

That's why I like my Markbass combo, it's very light.
My drummer often asks if he can carry it for me as he'll pick it up in one hand & have some of his gear in the other (he says it makes him look strong ).

[chris_b]

You're just starting on the path to bigger/better/louder gear, so I'd go for separates because they are easier and probably cheaper to upgrade than if you're starting with a combo. You can mix and match and get a better combination than many combos provide.

I'd look at used gear from the BC For Sale section.

[algmusic]

[quote name='Benplaysbass' post='1321400' date='Jul 30 2011, 04:03 PM']It was cheap, I just couldn't leave it there, I had to buy it. Its not too bad really as I am a fairly big bloke. And remember your weetabix in the morning, its not too heavy[/quote]

I don't disagree, when i was in my teens and early twenties, I was happy to carry heavy gear, but once I found lighter stuff and age kicked in a bit, i thought, hmm lighter stuff

[Blademan_98]

[quote name='chris_b' post='1321453' date='Jul 30 2011, 04:33 PM']You're just starting on the path to bigger/better/louder gear, so I'd go for separates because they are easier and probably cheaper to upgrade than if you're starting with a combo. You can mix and match and get a better combination than many combos provide.

I'd look at used gear from the BC For Sale section.[/quote]

Very good point

[dave_bass5]

[quote name='algmusic' post='1322618' date='Jul 31 2011, 11:07 PM']I don't disagree, when i was in my teens and early twenties, I was happy to carry heavy gear, but once I found lighter stuff and age kicked in a bit, i thought, hmm lighter stuff [/quote]

Same here.

I was quite happy to carry my Schroeder 1210R at load in/outs but after i got my 1212L the 1210R suddenly felt so much heavier that i hated lifting it, not that i couldn't of course, i just questioned why i need to when there are much lighter versions around.

Of course lightweight cabs aren't cheap but im was happy to pay a bit more for the convenience.

[Guest bassman7755]

[quote name='chrisdaman' post='1320461' date='Jul 29 2011, 02:09 PM']Very helpful post

Im just researching at the moment, i get a bonus each year from work (love waitrose) and will most likely upgrade the sounds and possibly a guitar at the same time, but power is needed first, no point buying a guitar if you cant hear it imo.

The cost issue of cabs and heads is the main thing putting me off, i know there can be bargains had, but theyre still a bit more pricey, combos offer the cost saving with the same power output. And im a fairly strong lad, 44kg lifting isnt too shabby as my dads hk p.a system is heavier, and i used to lug that round chers for the help though guys.

And yeh my local music shop is andertons, love that place[/quote]

Im not sure your really making much of a saving by going for a combo. On a very tight budget I'd pick up something like this [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer-Bass-Amplifier-Cabinet-LOUD-/280717355980?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item415c0eebcc"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer-Bass-A...=item415c0eebcc[/url]

Better than 50p a watt - thats about as good as it gets.

[chrisdaman]

[quote name='bassman7755' post='1323491' date='Aug 1 2011, 08:33 PM']Im not sure your really making much of a saving by going for a combo. On a very tight budget I'd pick up something like this [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer-Bass-Amplifier-Cabinet-LOUD-/280717355980?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item415c0eebcc"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer-Bass-A...=item415c0eebcc[/url]

Better than 50p a watt - thats about as good as it gets.[/quote]

that's a bit special that is

no horror stories from 2nd hand buyers then? it's tempting, and bargains can be had

just found this:

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-MAG-300-Head-and-4x10-Cab-Bass-Amp-/330591104829?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item4cf8c3ef3d#ht_500wt_1156"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-MAG-300-...d#ht_500wt_1156[/url]

amazing price!!!

Edited August 1, 2011 by chrisdaman

[Guest bassman7755]

[quote name='chrisdaman' post='1323725' date='Aug 2 2011, 12:02 AM']that's a bit special that is

no horror stories from 2nd hand buyers then? it's tempting, and bargains can be had

just found this:

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-MAG-300-Head-and-4x10-Cab-Bass-Amp-/330591104829?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item4cf8c3ef3d#ht_500wt_1156"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-MAG-300-...d#ht_500wt_1156[/url]

amazing price!!![/quote]

I've never had any problems with 2nd hand gear either off here or ebay. There is so much kit that is bought with good intentions and then hardly used so bargains abound, having said that most bass kit will stand up to a lot of abuse. So what do you mean by it being "specialist" - is about the same spec/capability as ashdown setup (which looks great value as well). Its scary what you can get for a relatively modest amount.

Edited August 2, 2011 by bassman7755

[algmusic]

[quote name='bassman7755' post='1323964' date='Aug 2 2011, 10:49 AM']I've never had any problems with 2nd hand gear either off here or ebay. There is so much kit that is bought with good intentions and then hardly used so bargains abound, having said that most bass kit will stand up to a lot of abuse. So what do you mean by it being "specialist" - that setup would cope with moreorless any bass/style I can think off.[/quote]

+1 90% of the gear I have owned has been 2nd hand. Yes there is a risk, but you can buy pro stuff at semi pro prices, so worth the risk and you don't lose much when you sell it on. when you buy second hand, you lose hundreds of pounds when you walk out the shop..

For the money, I think it's great. Overtime you could change the cab or amp, we all do.. there's rarely an amp for life.. that's why we have basschat