BrunoBass Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I use a TC Electronic 250 watt combo with a 15" speaker, which I'm fairly pleased with. I wouldn't mind a bit more punch (and power) so I thought about moving the combo on and getting a head and a 2×10 cabinet. But then I thought why not get a 2x10 combo and run them side by side? Does anyone else share my way of thinking and run two combos together? What are the advantages or disadvantages over running a single head with two cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think this is a great idea! you could eq the 15 combo to deal with the lower frequency and eq the 210 for mid and above....a basic bi-amp system if you like and better than just adding a 210 cab!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Why stop there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Can you not just get an extension cab for the combo? I suppose it depends on the specific model. I'd say getting a head & 2x10 wouldn't necessarily give you more punch/power/whatever - it would depend on the head & cab. The benefits of head plus two cabs is that they're lighter than two combos and gives you more options of upgrades/changes. But saying all that, after EBS_Freak's post I'd say four combos is the only logical option really :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 [quote name='Lw.' timestamp='1455036746' post='2975284'] But saying all that, after EBS_Freak's post I'd say four combos is the only logical option really :-) [/quote] The above is two combos, two extension cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 You cant add an extension speaker to the BG as it runs at 4 ohm with the internal speaker. I run a MAG 300 head into 2 x MI 12" cabs for larger pubs and 1 cab for small places. Its a handy set up for me. Never tried 2 combos running at the same time but would be interested in the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Years ago I used to run an old Roland Cube 60 (the orangey ones) with my Sessionette guitar amp sat on top of it. Turned the bass down a bit on the guitar amp. Quite a clean but aggressive sounding setup and seemed plenty loud. Those Sessionettes are pretty much indestructible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbish Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I am thinking about ging stereo. So the idea of two combos came upt to me too. I will try two EBS Session 120. They should have enough power against a drummer and samples (my bass/drum duo). What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOB Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I think I heard at one point that Ben Kenny (Incubus) uses/used 2 or more Mesa Walkabout combos with extension cabinets for his stage rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 If you're going for a 2nd combo & you already like the sound of the one you have, get a 2nd identical one. If it were I, I'd sell it & get a head & 2 identical cabs that I like (or one good cab that can put out the dbs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 [quote name='ebenezer' timestamp='1455030634' post='2975194'] I think this is a great idea! you could eq the 15 combo to deal with the lower frequency and eq the 210 for mid and above....a basic bi-amp system if you like and better than just adding a 210 cab!! [/quote]That would make sense if a 1x15 and 2x10 had dissimilar response, but they don't. For what you suggest a 1x10 guitar combo atop the 1x15 combo would work better. For what the OP suggests adding a 1x15 extension cab would be best, and a lot less expensive than a second combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Yep I agree with BFM - The OP says he just wants more punch and power - the simplest way to do this is adding an extension cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) I have the same amp, and as mentioned above you can't add another cab as it's running at 4ohms already. Oh, and you'd have to use the DI out into the instrument in of the second combo - iirc they don't have an fx loop so your sound would be affected by the eq of the second amp. Edited February 29, 2016 by Jakester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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