combo V head/cab

[highwayone]

Still new to this bass game!!! What's everyone's opinion on the above?? I currently use a combo but wondered what if an amp and cab would be a better set up or is it down to personal preference? Ta

[Lozz196]

Depends on many things. For me, I prefer a head & 410 cab, as usually, a 410 combo is beyond my lifting ability. Or, if not, the size may be too big for the load-space in my car. Plus, I`m not too fussed about leaving a speaker cab in the car overnight after a gig, whereas I`d want to get the amp indoors.

That said, I look at the other bassist in one of my bands (yes, we have 2 bassists) with his combo, and how quick it is to set up - as in, plug it into the wall, plug in the bass, go, and think I`d like that convenience.

[charic]

Head/Cab definitely for me. I like the option to upgrade components separately

[musophilr]

IMO you need a 15" bin to shift air for the deep grunty stuff and a 2 x 10" to define the upper mids and the leading edges. Build those into a combo with an amplifier and you've got more than I could be bothered to shift in one go. Plus the least wagon you'd need to move it is an estate car.

[BottomE]

Defo on the separates as there is more options on the upgrade.

[Chris Horton]

My vote is for a separate amp & cab set up.
I like a 410 cab sound , it is lighter to have a separate amp.

It means you can up grade either the amp or cab whenever you fancy it and also if the amp packs up you can just swap the amp over.

Having a separate rig means that you have more items to move but I feel it can be lighter and Easier to move .

[JimBobTTD]

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IMO you need a 15" bin to shift air for the deep grunty stuff and a 2 x 10" to define the upper mids and the leading edges. Build those into a combo with an amplifier and you've got more than I could be bothered to shift in one go. Plus the least wagon you'd need to move it is an estate car.
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Exactly what I think. Add in the possibility to upgrade bits when wanted or needed.

[highwayone]

it's looking like I'll be shifting the combo then!!! it[b] IS [/b]a bloody heavy thing so I can see the advantage of separates.