foxyFuze Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Is 70w enough? Go for the GK Backline 110. I've seen them sell for less than £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyFuze Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 If the Barefaced Super Midget is still too big get a BF One10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyFuze Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 Very good point, thanks;I forgot Alex did a cab that small. Can match that with the BB2 should I ever need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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