ReeV0 Posted April 2, 2008 Posted April 2, 2008 Hi guys, Just got a few quick questions to ask about this Marshall stack: Marshall MB450H Bass Amplifier Head - [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=shop&prodid=3178"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=...amp;prodid=3178[/url] Marshall MBC410 Bass Cabinet - [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=shop&prodid=3180"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=...amp;prodid=3180[/url] Marshall MBC115 Bass Cabinet - [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=shop&prodid=3179"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=...amp;prodid=3179[/url] Basically, will these all work together? And is it possible for me to just use the 4x10 cab by its self without damaging it? And do you know if there are any wheels to put on the 4x10 cab cos it looks pretty heavy! I'm either gonna get ^that^ Marshall stack, or this Ashdown stack: Ashdown MAG 300H Bass Amplifier Head - [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=shop&prodid=1633"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=...amp;prodid=1633[/url] Ashdown MAG 410T Deep Bass Cabinet - [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=shop&prodid=1629"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=...amp;prodid=1629[/url] Ashdown MAG 115 Deep Bass Cabinet - [url="http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=shop&prodid=1627"]http://www.giggear.co.uk/home/index.php?m=...amp;prodid=1627[/url] I'll have to try them both out and see which sounds best:bassist: Quote
WarPig Posted April 2, 2008 Posted April 2, 2008 Yes it will all work together. It is fine to use the 4x10 by itself, itll just be abit quieter. Wheels (Castors) can be bought at any hardware place like B&Q, and installed by someone with some DIY knowledge. IMO the marshall stack will be better in the long run because the cabs can take more wattage, so you could always upgrade the head when you feel the need to. Abit of De-Ja-Vo there Quote
David Nimrod Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Buy secondhand Ashdown ABM gear... Get a ABM500 Head and a 4 x 10" cab. Then buy another 4 x 10" cab or a 1 x 15" cab later for the full 575 watts Quote
DirkThrust Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='168857' date='Apr 3 2008, 07:07 AM']Buy secondhand Ashdown ABM gear... Get a ABM500 Head and a 4 x 10" cab. Then buy another 4 x 10" cab or a 1 x 15" cab later for the full 575 watts [/quote] +1. Good advice. The ABM gear is a considerable step up in quality from the MAG. That Marshall gear must be quite new out. I haven't come across it before. It'll be interesting to know if anyone on here has used it. You made it here from that 'orrible American site then Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 3, 2008 Author Posted April 3, 2008 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='168857' date='Apr 3 2008, 08:07 AM']Buy secondhand Ashdown ABM gear... Get a ABM500 Head and a 4 x 10" cab. Then buy another 4 x 10" cab or a 1 x 15" cab later for the full 575 watts [/quote] sounds like a good idea, but i'd rather get something new and not second hand. besides, where i live, its hard enough trying to find it in a shop let alone used Quote
sk8 Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 obbm is selling an ABM 500 in the for sale section for £250 i think Quote
sk8 Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 [quote name='jjl5590' post='169026' date='Apr 3 2008, 11:34 AM']is obbm a shop?[/quote] No, a BC member [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16472"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16472[/url] Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 3, 2008 Author Posted April 3, 2008 nah sorry, id rather just stick to my 2 options above. either the marshall stack or the ashdown stack. im leaning way more towards the marshall, people say it sounds a lot louder and clearer Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 3, 2008 Author Posted April 3, 2008 also do you know if the Marshall MB450H head has a clipping light or something? because i cant see one Quote
Jase Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Get one of these [url="http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=1992LEM&pageType=OVERVIEW"]http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?pr...geType=OVERVIEW[/url] Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 4, 2008 Author Posted April 4, 2008 no sorry id rather just stick to my options listed in my first post thanks Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 4, 2008 Author Posted April 4, 2008 well after much research and discussion (on other forums), it definitely seems like the Marshall rig is the one to go for! I'll buy the head and the 4x10 cab first, as thats all i can affort at the moment, then buy the 1x15 cab at a later date. I absolutely cant wait!! Quote
alexclaber Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 [quote name='jjl5590' post='169725' date='Apr 4 2008, 12:08 PM']no sorry id rather just stick to my options listed in my first post[/quote] Why? Alex Quote
David Nimrod Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 [quote name='alexclaber' post='169855' date='Apr 4 2008, 03:02 PM']Why?[/quote] +1 to that... why restrict your choices? Quote
alexclaber Posted April 4, 2008 Posted April 4, 2008 [quote name='jjl5590' post='168944' date='Apr 3 2008, 11:07 AM']besides, where i live, its hard enough trying to find it in a shop let alone used[/quote] Yes, London's really the back of beyond... Alex Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 4, 2008 Author Posted April 4, 2008 lol, u'd think there are a lot of shops - which there are, but hardly any do the amps i've looked at. and i've looked at a lot. people love the marshall amp, and i know where i can try it out, and they have cheap prices too. i dont want to keep introducing more and more amps, its just painful lol. i must hav looked at at least 50 by now. im pretty settled on the marshall, provided i like it when i play it. i dont think i'm gonna bother trying out the ashdown Quote
The Funk Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 (edited) Research and preparation can prevent (as well as induce) GAS. It can be worthwhile to avoid falling into a habit of continually buying and selling your gear in upgrades and crossgrades. I can't get a slap sound I'm happy with out of a Marshall or Ashdown personally. But if you don't play slap you can get a nice, meaty fingerstyle tone out of almost anything. One big advantage of second hand gear is that there isn't much of a depreciation in value if you decide it's not right for you and try to sell it on. Edited April 5, 2008 by The Funk Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 hmm well i definitly want a new amp, and i play mainly slap. im gonna definitly try it out in the shop before hand Quote
Boy Thunder Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 I'd say play as many different amps as possible but also bear in mind that the sound produced can change from location to location... If you're investing your own money into a stack then you need to be sure it's gonna do exactly what you want it to do.. Otherwise you'll end up selling it and losing £££s... Just my opinion.... Good luck Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 lol im not a professional or anything. i just want something big and loud to be heard in a funk rock band, and this marshall looks like it can do the job Quote
alexclaber Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 [quote name='jjl5590' post='170270' date='Apr 5 2008, 02:42 PM']lol im not a professional or anything. i just want something big and loud to be heard in a funk rock band...[/quote] Which is why buying used is such a good idea, especially when in a while you realise its a nightmare moving a full stack around London and have to sell it at a loss. Alex Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 lol im not really big on selling stuff anyway, i tend to just keep all my old stuff. besides the cabs arnt that hard to lug around. just chuck it in the boot of the car - job done. at least when you buy something new, you have a shop warranty on it, and u know its in perfect condition, cos who knows what the other person had done to it. he could have spilt coffee on one of the speakers, but since there are 4 speakers you would probably never know Quote
The Funk Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 Well, we've all tried to share advice based on all the mistakes we made growing up. It's your business if you want to ignore it all. Quote
ReeV0 Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 sorry! lol all im saying is i dont want second hand stuff... sorry if i offended u Quote
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