Powerchord Pete Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I've been running a Behringer 4500BX through a Carvin 1x15 cabinet for years. Sounds fine but it is a heavy old beast! I know bass amp heads are getting super small these days but what about cabs? Is there anything out there that will produce the same kind of full bodied earth shaking racket that won't hurt the wallet or my back? A combo of some sort would be just as welcome. Friends have mentioned Fender Rumble or Orange Crush but will they have enough room filling capacity? Or will I have to just brace myself and keep on bending my knees?!!!!!!💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I've been gigging with a Markbass CMD 121 this year and it's fantastic. Loud, punchy and light. 16kg Worth a look ( and I was using an Ampeg SVT-CL previously) http://www.markbass.it/product-detail/cmd-121h/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Powerchord Pete said: . . . . I know bass amp heads are getting super small these days but what about cabs? . . . . Where have you been for the last 10 years? Checkout Barefaced cabs. Look for them in the Classifieds. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Used gen1 Barefaced Compact. 11kg. Job done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, chris_b said: Where have you been for the last 10 years? Checkout Barefaced cabs. Look for them in the Classifieds. 1 hour ago, barkin said: Used gen1 Barefaced Compact. 11kg. Job done. For Earth shaking racket in a light 1x15 this would be my suggestion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 A newfangled 12'' wipes the floor with any old 15 if you give it enough wattage, in a cab you can throw farther than you can spit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 GR Bass head with AeroTech (carbon) series cabinet. Can't find anything lighter and powerful at the same time. But it's not cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 My Fender Rumble v3 500 can easily fill a room. Any louder and you'd be wanting the PA involved anyway Oh, and it's an easy one hand lift 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 AER Amp One comes to mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 There's an AER Basic Performer in the Amps for Sale section at a very nice price. These are even better than the Amp One, Two or Three. Weight is 23 kilos for 240 Watts and it's really really powerful. I own one as well as an AER BassCube. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerchord Pete Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 On 29/11/2021 at 17:57, chris_b said: Where have you been for the last 10 years? Checkout Barefaced cabs. Look for them in the Classifieds. Playing my current rig! Not had any need (until recently) to know about other stuff. However, I have come across Barefaced gear and I seem to recall it was on the expensive side. I'll check again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Check out the markbass traveller range. Big sound imo and nice and lightweight and hard wearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Another +1 for the Fender Rumble V3 range of combos. I have the 100 watt 1x12 and it’s fantastic - weighs next to nothing, great tone and loud as hell. Ideal for rehearsals and small gigs. The 200 and the 500 models really are gig worthy combos too, and can be picked up s/h for fair prices. All the above have DI outputs, and the latter two have extension speaker sockets to add another cab for maximum spread, but honestly don’t think you’d need to use one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 I can't remember where I saw a Vanderkley amp/cab for sale. You can't go wrong with this set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 MarkBass CMD121P. 1x12 combo that puts out 300w, 500w with extension cabinet. 12kg! Had mine for a couple of years and very happy with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 A BF Super Compact would be my cab choice. I assume you like a more old school sound, which they do very well and plenty loudly. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerchord Pete Posted December 7, 2021 Author Share Posted December 7, 2021 Thank you all for the input. I'll look into all recommendations asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJaxon Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 I use the much-praised Rumble 500 v3 for larger gigs, and an Elf + Barefaced 110 for smaller ones. Every possibility is covered, as I can also use the 110 as an extension for the Rumble. Great tones from both setups. Highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliveT Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 On 02/12/2021 at 12:31, Supernaut said: MarkBass CMD121P. 1x12 combo that puts out 300w, 500w with extension cabinet. 12kg! Had mine for a couple of years and very happy with it. Had mine a few years now and even without the extension cab there's plenty of volume to compete with a live drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 I attended a jam at a Queen Street bar here in Toronto. The bass amp was a Fender Rumble 350 2x10 combo. I was very pleasantly surprised how well it handled my six string fretless bass. In fact it was the first Fender amp I liked! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obra Posted March 1, 2022 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Small combo with BIG sound! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 11/12/2021 at 22:37, ChrisJaxon said: I use the much-praised Rumble 500 v3 for larger gigs, and an Elf + Barefaced 110 for smaller ones. Every possibility is covered, as I can also use the 110 as an extension for the Rumble. Great tones from both setups. Highly recommended! Can I hijack this thread with a question please. The Rumble 500 gets a good shout. Is this amp as useable as say the old trace Elliott combos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 44 minutes ago, Skinny said: Can I hijack this thread with a question please. The Rumble 500 gets a good shout. Is this amp as useable as say the old trace Elliott combos I would say ‘yes’ . The Rumble 500 is 350 watts into it’s own 2x10 speakers and is great IMHO. Also a loud combo for its size/ weight. I know TE watts are also loud, but don’t think you’d be disappointed - if you did need extra clout you could also add a matching 2x10 cab to release the full 500 watts into 4ohms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoMcJ Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Cab fits in the footwell of a car, head fits in a laptop bag. Stupidly loud and sounds even bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Culture Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 On 01/03/2022 at 17:41, Obra said: Small combo with BIG sound! Been quite happy with my TC RH750 and 2 x Purple Chili/Zoot 1 x 10 cabs for about 7 years or so, and now I've got amp GAS - you bas**rd! 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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