Smash Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Think this has been my biggest dilema, I bought a Lowdown 110 which I kinda thought its good for what it does but I want more natural sounding combo, so I trotted down to a local retailer and tried these various combos: Peavey microbass Ashdown After 8 Roland Cube 30 Roland Cube RX Orange Crush 35B I played around with all but come to the conclusion none sounded good enough, weirdly I found the smaller Ashdown the best but didn't have the volume. What I need is a small combo that has a natural sound and can be played against light drums. Should I either bite the bullet and buy a Markbass CMD121 or a single 10" cab and use my existing Markbass head, or anyone know of another combo that isn't over 15Kg and has great tone and is under £200 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 [quote name='Smash' post='325628' date='Nov 10 2008, 12:57 AM']Think this has been my biggest dilema, I bought a Lowdown 110 which I kinda thought its good for what it does but I want more natural sounding combo, so I trotted down to a local retailer and tried these various combos: Peavey microbass Ashdown After 8 Roland Cube 30 Roland Cube RX Orange Crush 35B I played around with all but come to the conclusion none sounded good enough, weirdly I found the smaller Ashdown the best but didn't have the volume. What I need is a small combo that has a natural sound and can be played against light drums. Should I either bite the bullet and buy a Markbass CMD121 or a single 10" cab and use my existing Markbass head, or anyone know of another combo that isn't over 15Kg and has great tone and is under £200 Thanks[/quote] IMHO you're asking a lot for a combo with those provisos. If I were you, I'd get a lightweight quality 10" cab and use your existing Markbass head. There's a very good cab here that I think you'll find will be perfect for what you want - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30365"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30365[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='325636' date='Nov 10 2008, 01:20 AM']IMHO you're asking a lot for a combo with those provisos. If I were you, I'd get a lightweight quality 10" cab and use your existing Markbass head.[/quote] Sound advice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 You can occasionally pick up a Roland Cube 100 for (2ndhand) £200 that will tick most of your boxes.... But I'd go with the above as well if you dont mind lugging cab and head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I think your tone requirements outsrip what is possible with a practice amp. I'd recommend either building or commissioning a BFM Omni 10.5 and hooking it up to your Markbass head. Personally, I love my Lowdown 110 and have even used it to gig a couple of times! (with PA support - a must). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) I liked the Warwick range of practice combos very much - sadly they don't do them anymore as far as I know. [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/warwick/blue_series"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/warwick/blue_series[/url] Edited November 10, 2008 by The Funk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 [quote name='peted' post='325725' date='Nov 10 2008, 10:00 AM']I think your tone requirements outsrip what is possible with a practice amp. I'd recommend either building or commissioning a BFM Omni 10.5 and hooking it up to your Markbass head. Personally, I love my Lowdown 110 and have even used it to gig a couple of times! (with PA support - a must).[/quote] I think this is my problem, just trying to emulate what I hear on stage as to what I hear in a small bedroon via a tiny combo, not sure if it will ever be achieved. Thinking now I would prefer a combo instead of the seperates more to lug about. Possibly might look for a 10/12" combo in the next price bracket from the budgets I tried. The Lowdown is a very good amp don't get me wrong its just not my sound, again I am not keen on the Roland Cube either which many people love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 how about the ashdown perfect 10? Its a belter for 30 watts. 10" cone. Nt too heavy n sounds gd. I jst purchased a 110 tho to go with my 300pro =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 [quote name='charic' post='325841' date='Nov 10 2008, 12:20 PM']how about the ashdown perfect 10? Its a belter for 30 watts. 10" cone. Nt too heavy n sounds gd. I jst purchased a 110 tho to go with my 300pro =D[/quote] Very happy with my Roland DB500. 150 Watts (sounds MUCH louder) 12" Speaker Portable I'd look around for a second hand combo, they're very cheap at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 How about this one mate: [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/mb150s-iii--112/10173"]Gallien Krueger MB150S[/url] Is well over your £200 budget but you might find a second hand one cheap if you're lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='325910' date='Nov 10 2008, 01:42 PM']How about this one mate: [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/mb150s-iii--112/10173"]Gallien Krueger MB150S[/url] Is well over your £200 budget but you might find a second hand one cheap if you're lucky.[/quote] Had one it was alright but sold mine dead cheap, maybe the wrong thing to do now, I paid £500 for it OUCH Without sitting in a room trying them all out I don't think I will ever get the perfect mini combo, something keeps telling me just buy a single cab as I know I would get the sound I require but its just another item to carry. Someone told me to trade my LMK in for one of them F1 heads then you would think you always had a combo due to the size/weight of the F1 head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassoctopus Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 For a home practice amp, the Eden N8 is superb value for money at £70. Not big enough for a gig, but a great little amp nonetheless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 I have had a thought now and think the best option other than a Markbass combo or Genz Benz combo (cost ouch) is to buy a separate Cab, something under 15Kg and a foot print of around 40x40 cm, any recommendations as to a single cab to be used for bedroom practice and small gigs with drummer (i.e. no guitars) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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