Practice options: combo or cab?

[foxyFuze]

Hello all,

I currently have a GK700RB and BB2 cab which is fine for the size of gigs I'll be doing with the rock outfit I'm with, but I'm just starting with an acoustic-type band (acoustic guitar / clean electric, keys and drums), and am looking at practice amp options I can leave with the guys that will be sufficient to be heard for practice. Clearly it's not a full-on rock affair where volume and the 'GK growl' is needed.
I'll use the BB2 for gigs but it's a tad cumbersome to take to the home studio every time.

I've done some reading up on BC and the Ibanez Promethean seems to have a good rep, but am wondering if it's best to go for a cab rather than combo, or will I be in imminent danger of blowing a low-rated cab?
Or perhaps just get a combo such as the Orange?

The new Vox Adio BS arriving in July looks tempting and very portable but I very much doubt that would carry itself in a band setting....

[naxos10]

There was/is a Genz-Benz Shuttle 3.0-8T in the classifieds which is what I use as my go to practice combo. It means you could add a cab or unhook the head and use separately if needs be.

[TheGreek]

Is 70w enough? Go for the GK Backline 110.

I've seen them sell for less than £100.

[foxyFuze]

Yeah the Backline came to mind, can't find any at the moment. Looking at the Genz Benz, thank you @naxos10.

Few on the Tree of Gum near me:
Marshall Bass State 65
SWR Workingman's 15
Orange Crush BXT50
Laney RB4 165W

Edited June 15, 2017 by foxyFuze

[chris_b]

If the Barefaced Super Midget is still too big get a BF One10.

[foxyFuze]

Very good point, thanks;I forgot Alex did a cab that small. Can match that with the BB2 should I ever need to.

[chris_b]

I believe the BB2 and SM are good together, but the message I get from Alex's website is that mixing the 10's and 12's is a match he wouldn't recommend.

Email Alex and get the definitive opinion.