drlargepants Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I currently have a BG500 which I'm quite happy with the sound, but not so happy with the weight! It's also an arse to get into my car. I'm thinking a small head and a 2x10 cab might be a better bet, but I'm somewhat lost as to what to look at. Back in the day, I used an all valve Stak head and a 4x10, but my knowledge of modern gear is pretty limited. 70s traditional jazz or rick tone is my thing. Any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 If you're after lightweight and fairly cheap check out the Fender Rumble (v3) 500 combo's. I have the BG at home and the Fender knocks the socks off it for volume and tone imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterfire666 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 If you like the sound maybe a tc head paired up with a lightweight cab might be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 I've gone about a light as I can while maintaining a great tone at any volume level between very quiet and very loud. I'm using an Aguilar TH500 and 1 or 2 BF Super Compacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Cab-wise I`d throw in my usual Barefaced recommendations - they have two ranges, the cabs with 12" speakers are pretty flat/neutral sounding, the cabs with 10" speakers are retro voiced, hence being called the Retro series. The Retro210 weighs 30lbs approx, and is a doddle to cart around. I`ve got one - which I`m selling at present, the ad is on here for anyone interested. Amp-wise, well as Winterfire666 says, if you like your current sound why not look into a TC amp head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Sorry I missed all the replies as I didn't get a notification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Interestingly I took your advice and swapped combo for a TC BH500, I just need a cab now. Thinking of a Markbass Traveller 2x10, not sure if that's got an output on it so I could daisy chain a 1x15 at a later date though. Weight is key, my back is made of glass ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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