New amp suggestions

[ianrendall]

Hi all,
In a fit of premature GAS I've just sold my Genz Shuttle 3.0 and now looking for a new amp of similar power and size. Class D micro basically.
I'm on a tight budget of £240 and am considering the MB200 or Blackline 250 amps.
I was running the Genz at 8ohms 175 watts and this provided ample volume for my needs with room to spare. I play exclusively in a big band where clarity of sound is more important than sheer volume. I always have the option at gigs to raise the cab.
I know I was probably daft to shift the Genz but what's done is done.
I do not have the option (funds) to get a 4ohm cab or a second 8ohm can. My current cab is a Barefaced Midget.
Suggestions?

[Phil-osopher10]

What were your views on the shuttle?

What did it do well?
What did it do badly?

I recognise I'm not helping you answer your question, but I'd like to know.

[naxos10]

Gigged a Blackline 250 through an Ashdown Mibass10 last night and it cut through the mix with remarkable ease and with room to spare (gain and master set at 12 o'clock - VLE/VPE off). The Scott Whitley SWB-1 I use is passive.

[ianrendall]

[quote name='Phil-osopher10' timestamp='1480336927' post='3183419']
What were your views on the shuttle?

What did it do well?
What did it do badly?

I recognise I'm not helping you answer your question, but I'd like to know.
[/quote]
I liked it generally. Im recently using a USA Jazz and I was finding myself having to fiddle with the eq too much when going between the classic both pickups on full tone and the other classic mostly bridge tone. The parametric mid was useful but the eq options of the Markbass appeal. Likewise the classic GK tone also appeals.

[machinehead]

I'm very happy with my GK MB200 for both tone and volume.

I use it with a Barefaced one10 and it's a good match for this cab. This combination gets used for rehearsals and small pub gigs and works well. The light weight and compact size are a huge bonus.

EDIT: I just noticed that you have a Barefaced Midget. The MB200 works well with the Midget/Super Midget and is slightly louder than with the one10

Frank.

Edited November 28, 2016 by machinehead

[Dan Dare]

With your tight budget, why not look for something used? Neither of the amps you mention (of which I second suggestions for the MB200) will have the power of a Shuttle.

[ianrendall]

I've been offered a Tecamp Puma 350 for a good price. I think that may be the one!

[Lozz196]

[quote name='ianrendall' timestamp='1480367305' post='3183821']
I've been offered a Tecamp Puma 350 for a good price. I think that may be the one!
[/quote]

They do sound nice with the Midget.

[bazzbass]

The MarkBass LM 250 Blackline is great value and a great lil amp, just my personal experience.

great tone capabilities, works great with the Tech21 pedals too

[FuNkShUi]

Second hand Markbass LMII would be a what i'd go for

[Japhet]

I'd have the Puma in a heartbeat if I was you.

[ianrendall]

I settled on an Ibanez Promethean P500H in the end. I've had a good play through it and I'm very happy. A nice reassuring weight to it, plenty loud enough, a nice 6 band graphic with the addition of high and low dials and a useful vintage/modern dial. Oh and a lovely little carry bag!

[LewisK1975]

I'd heard of the promethean, but never really looked at them - that's a nice feature set.