recommendations for sub-£500 amp

[Funky Dunky]

Sorry....I know these threads suck because everybody is looking for something different, but I'm looking for a combo amp which:

1. Does not weigh a ton (or tonne)
2. Has plenty of bottom end
3. Is giggable
4. Doesn't colour the tone of the bass too much.

I don't need any features but if it has features, grand. New or used will be considered.

I have a Sterling Sub Ray 4 and a Squier VM Precision PJ if that helps :-)

Edit - I realise this is practically a repeat thread given the other one on the page about £450 combos. Sorry.

Edited February 5, 2015 by Funky Dunky

[Lozz196]

Fender Rumble 500 if going for new.

[Funky Dunky]

What's the deal with these puppies, I hear them mentioned in the same breath as Genz Benz....something about circuitry is it?

[Lozz196]

Well Fender bought Genz Benz, suddenly GB amps are no more, and then just as suddenly the Rumble Series get a re-vamp. I think many see this as more than a coincidence.

[basskit_case]

Does the rumble 500 need the extra cab to put out the full 500w?

[Lozz196]

Yes, apparently puts out 350 watts at 8ohms without the ext cab connected.

[ebenezer]

A nice second hand markbass 2....plenty loud enough, good tone, in fact mine seems
as loud as the genzbenz streamliner 900 I used to own.

[leroydiamond]

I purchased The cheap as chips Kustom KXB500 as a back up for my Puma 900 and Tone Hammer 500. Well the Kustom is now my go to amp. It is the best micro amp I have ever had. Highly recommended.

[chrismuzz]

Markbass 210 combos go on here between 500 and 600, couldn't recommend anything better!

[Graham]

Used Genz streamliner - go for about £350 - £400 for the 900 watt version

Edit - forgot you didn't want too much colouration - the Streamliner may have to much for you.

Edited February 7, 2015 by Graham

[Funky Dunky]

I like the Streamliner. Is that just for the head or will that get me a cab too??

[Graham]

That's just the head, I apologise, looks like I didn't read your original post very well......

There's always the 600 watt version which will be cheaper and leave you some cash for a cab.

At your budget, a Markbass combo sounds ideal

[Conan]

Does it [b][i]have[/i][/b] to be a combo? Separates would give far more options (and there are a lot more of them about in the for sale section!).