Recommend a combo pls

[roger]

Hi all, I need to get a combo for a Bowie tribute band I've joined, playing a P bass and would probably need at least 250W, I have a budget of 300 so S/H would be best, I have a ampeg ba112 but it's only 75W, love the look of the markbass stuff btw. 

Your knowledge would be greatly appreciated 

roger

[Stylon Pilson]

What sort of venues will you be playing? What will you have in terms of PA support and monitoring? What's the drummer like? Would you be looking to go lightweight or are you happy with carrying heavy equipment?

S.P.

[roger]

Hummm good questions, pubs I guess, lightweight pretty important, how do you means 'what's the drummer like?' Excuse my ignorance, I haven't hugged for a looooong time😀

[Stylon Pilson]

5 minutes ago, roger said:

Hummm good questions, pubs I guess, lightweight pretty important, how do you means 'what's the drummer like?' Excuse my ignorance, I haven't hugged for a looooong time😀

Awwww, c'mere, buddy.

(hugs)

There, now that's out of the way - my question about the drummer was how much self control they have.

If your drummer is loud and you've got no PA support, then you're going to need some really beefy equipment to keep up with them. You'll probably need to compromise on something, either your budget, or your lightweight requirement. Old Peavey gear is robust and loud, but heavy.

However if your drummer knows how to keep their volume under control, and/or you've got decent PA support, then you'd probably find that you can use something like a Fender Rumble or TC Electronic BG250 combo, which will be much lighter.

Whatever you do, remember that it's not all about the amp wattage - the speakers matter too.

S.P.

[Lozz196]

Ashdown RM, Fender Rumble, TC Electronic BG, all should be plenty for pub gigs unless you have a shed-builder on the drums.

[roger]

Hey thanks guys, I'll check them all out

[bumnote]

Someone was advertising an eden metro combo on here. It was in your price range and it is a fabulous amp, although a bit heavy.

[BassManGraham]

Make sure you check out the DI out specifically unless you intend using a separate DI box.

Fender Rumbles are good value a second hand Markbass combo is worth considering. I've had a CMD 121P and a CMD 102P both excellent with great DI outs. 

I have had two T.C Electronic combos despite being fine little combos the DI out was noisy and unusable on both. No ground lift and considerable mains hum.

If weight is not an issue you could do a lot worse than one of the bigger Hartke combos. The tiltback facility is very useful too. 

Good Hunting. 

[roger]

hey thanks for that, ive just started looking at the Rumbles

[jezzaboy]

Cant go wrong with a Rumble 500. Light, powerful and fosters easy to get a great sound. Ideal for a bit of P bass goodness. It puts out about 300 watts on it`s own, add another cab to get yer 500 watts. There is a monster thread on Talkbass about these.

Fosters?? Damm you profanity filter! 

 

Edited October 16, 2018 by jezzaboy

[Paddy515]

Plus 1 for the Eden Metro combo. See comments under this old advert to see how owners love them!!

 

 

 

[CobiaMatt]

Fender Rumble 500, Im hoping to pick one up the weekend, Played through one saturday night and it was fantastic and I can't get over how light weight it is!

 

[roger]

im certainly edging towards one of these

[hooky_lowdown]

Ashdown 330 Touring 115H would be ideal for your needs, or Ashdown Rootmaster series. The Touring can be had for under £200 secondhand. Great rock tone paired with a p bass.

[hooky_lowdown]

Not sure about the weight, but this in the classifieds would be monster if you live anywhere near Manchester...

 

[roger]

looks a beast!