Members fingeringam Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 i got a $500 bonus this month and i sold my practice combo so i have $615 but i really want to keep it under $500 ok so i dont have a narrow preference but. i prefer used, but my local CL is bone dry:mad: a vintage vibe is a BIG + id like a 210 or a 115 that can be hauled and beat(?) but im not too picky uhh thats about it thanks for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B-Bottom Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 So are you looking for another combo or a separate cab and amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted September 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 id prefer a cab+head so i can swap one later instead of starting from ground zero(no pun intended) again but it doesnt matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B-Bottom Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 id prefer a cab+head so i can swap one later instead of starting from ground zero(no pun intended) again but it doesnt matter If you're going for the "vintage vibe" than you should probably check out some old Traynor or Earth heads. They've been going up in price for some reason but you can get a deal every now and then. As far as cabs go I would look for an old Peavey cab or even an avatar cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted September 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 If you're going for the "vintage vibe" than you should probably check out some old Traynor or Earth heads. They've been going up in price for some reason but you can get a deal every now and then. As far as cabs go I would look for an old Peavey cab or even an avatar cab. do those things take a beating well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Billystrat Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 put up a WTB (wanted to buy) ad on your local Craigslist. Maybe someone's got something that they're too lazy to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B-Bottom Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 do those things take a beating well? what do you have in mind for it? Peavey cabs are brick {censored} houses and I've never had a problem with my old Traynor head. It's a tube head so you don't want to be bouncing it off of the walls, of course you wouldn't do that to a SS either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted September 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 hehe, well i looked at the Traynor and there like $800 new, i havnt found a used one yet, but i doubt they would be around $2-300 any SS suggestions? im just such a tube noob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dDigitalPimp Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 what about the new acoustic stuff. the 200 watt head is like 249 new and the cabs arent much more than that either. they are pretty "vintage" in sound from what i hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burdizzos Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluedogaudio Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 This looks like it could take a beating.... http://cgi.ebay.com/MESA-BOOGIE-1X15-ROAD-READY-BASS-CABINET_W0QQitemZ130253364611QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130253364611&_trkparms=72%3A1163%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 In these cases, used Peavey is usually your best bet - you could probably pick up a 410TX and a Mark IV, VI, or VIII within that budget... Or, if wanting a 210 +115 configuration(not a bad thing, but looking for those 2 cabs AND a head for $500 is gonna be tough), you *might* find a 210TX, a 115, and a Mark VI for that kinda $$$, but it'll take some looking.... Also, I'd recommend only buying Black Widow loaded 15s for Peavey 115s - I don't care for their Scorpions... A couple of good sources for used gear besides CL are GC and Daddy's used gear pages - I've gotten some great deals from both... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 Ampeg B100R. [wipes hands] $500 is no budget to work with if you want a decent head/cab setup. Start up a separate savings account and throw your gig earnings, ALL of it, into there for a few months. You'll soon have plenty to work with to get your dream rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mabus013 Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 Personally: First off, the triple channel Sansamp Bass DI. Although it usually gets mis-labeled as a distortion pedal, it's really a preamp that does an excellent approximation of the SVT circuit, as well as a lot of nondescript (to me: converted guitar player) warm tube tones, as well as distortion. Add a power amp. Used, you should be able to get something with decent wattage for around 100 bucks. You can use the DI with a bass rig, just set it flat and dial out any compression - the DI takes care of that. Add your cab-du-jour. What you'll have is a very versatile, great sounding rig that also does DI for PA and recording use. If you're ever traveling or sitting in just take your bass and the DI - it fits in a gig bag's big pocket - and have your sound with you. If you need more wattage or cab you can always upgrade later and keep the same basic sound and feel. It sounds funny, but the Sansamp really is a preamp - it just isn't in a rack box with a separate footswitch, and basically that makes it no different from running, say, an ADA MB1 (not a bad choice, either) through a power amp into a bass guitar cab. I've been running my guitar rig like this for years, and I always get compliments on my sound, even from die-hard gear whores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 First off, the triple channel Sansamp Bass DI. Although it usually gets mis-labeled as a distortion pedal By who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mabus013 Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 By who? A lot of people - most of the reviews tend to think so, and they all swear up and down that this box is 'only meant for DI use' or 'is a distortion pedal, not a preamp'. I come across it often enough to make sure I address it in my recommendations. I think a lot of people throw this thing on their rig, with the eq boosted and compressor switched on on their head, and then complain about it sounding like ass. Which is kind of like a guitar player switching on a distortion pedal when his amp head is already on the distortion channel raging away. It leads to predictable results. I use the guitar version (Tri A.C.) with guitar amps all of the time, and the guitar players make the same mistake. About the only amps I've had problems running the Tri A.C. through were Marshalls, because of the input sensitivity. Other than that, set the eq flat and compression/distortion off, and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 A lot of people - most of the reviews tend to think so, and they all swear up and down that this box is 'only meant for DI use' or 'is a distortion pedal, not a preamp'. I come across it often enough to make sure I address it in my recommendations. Morons! Everybody knows that it's an overdrive pedal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted September 12, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 $500 is no budget to work with if you want a decent head/cab setup. Start up a separate savings account and throw your gig earnings, ALL of it, into there for a few months. You'll soon have plenty to work with to get your dream rig. i have a mutual fund that earns ?% a year(cant remember:D)and the rest of my money in a 12 month CD so i only have access to $615 now, i think i can get a decent rig, nothing spectacular but something to push air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1tallbassguy Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 Depending on how my home makes out in IKE I mayneed to get a new rig.I'll have to do so without much money. Hopefully the experts are wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 12, 2008 Members Share Posted September 12, 2008 Depending on how my home makes out in IKE I mayneed to get a new rig. I'll have to do so without much money. Hopefully the experts are wrong. Best of luck, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted September 13, 2008 Members Share Posted September 13, 2008 ii think 410 is overkill for me at this point (some light jamming with 2 guitars and 5 piece drum)i think im gonna get an 8ohm 210 now and get a decent amount of power until i can save up for a 8ohm 115 or 215i have a mutual fund that earns ?% a year(cant remember:D)and the rest of my money in a 12 month CD so i only have access to $615 now, i think i can get a decent rig, nothing spectacular but something to push air I'm not saying your plan is a bad one, 'cause it isn't - but a 410 isn't my idea of overkill, especially when you're talking about more than 1 guitar... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted September 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2008 I'm not saying your plan is a bad one, 'cause it isn't - but a 410 isn't my idea of overkill, especially when you're talking about more than 1 guitar... - georgestrings hmm, yea u know more than me so i guess i should listen, but ive played with a 410 and 212 in a studio practice with the same people and i had to turn it all the way down just to keep my ears from bursting let alone drown out the band, and i still ahve to practice with this rig in my room im going down to carvin next week (about 14 minutes away) but id like to have a head before then if i get lucky i can score an ashdown mag300 for $200+shipping which leaves me roughly $300 on a cab, carvin has a 210 for $200 which would rock my world how does that set up sound? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted September 13, 2008 Members Share Posted September 13, 2008 if i get lucky i can score an ashdown mag300 for $200+shipping which leaves me roughly $300 on a cab, carvin has a 210 for $200 which would rock my worldhow does that set up sound?thanks It'll be alright for your bedroom. The MAG is a decent amp, you're just not going to get much satisfaction trying to keep up with a drummer if all you have is an 8ohm 2x10. The recommendation of a 4x10 is a good one, because you're eventually going to want to join a band, and you'll be scrambling for another cab when that time comes if you go with a 2x10. I ran a MAG300 with a 2x10 and 1x15 for a while, but when I started playing hard rock, I had to upgrade my amp, it just wasn't loud enough. I still own the MAG, it's my home amp/backup.C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fingeringam Posted September 13, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 13, 2008 It'll be alright for your bedroom. The MAG is a decent amp, you're just not going to get much satisfaction trying to keep up with a drummer if all you have is an 8ohm 2x10. The recommendation of a 4x10 is a good one, because you're eventually going to want to join a band, and you'll be scrambling for another cab when that time comes if you go with a 2x10. I ran a MAG300 with a 2x10 and 1x15 for a while, but when I started playing hard rock, I had to upgrade my amp, it just wasn't loud enough. I still own the MAG, it's my home amp/backup. C7 ill buy it off ya the reason i didnt want the 410 is cause i think it will put me over budget but also the biggest thing the guitar plays with is a 212 1xx watt combo, but yea the drums kinda drown us out i jsut REALLY dont want to have use headphones in my room (about 12x15 and 20 feet from my neighbors:facepalm:) cause i have a 20wat 8" practice that i cant put past 7 without the neighbors bitching i start working in a couple weeks so ill only be at 8ohm for about a month = 1-2 jam sessions meh what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted September 13, 2008 Members Share Posted September 13, 2008 ill buy it off ya the reason i didnt want the 410 is cause i think it will put me over budget but also the biggest thing the guitar plays with is a 212 1xx watt combo, but yea the drums kinda drown us out i jsut REALLY dont want to have use headphones in my room (about 12x15 and 20 feet from my neighbors:facepalm:) cause i have a 20wat 8" practice that i cant put past 7 without the neighbors bitching i start working in a couple weeks so ill only be at 8ohm for about a month = 1-2 jam sessions meh what to do I don't want to sell it, it's very useful. You wouldn't have to use headphones in your room if you had a 4x10, you'd just have to use the volume knob. I live in a townhome between an old lady and a family with small kids, and this is my practice rig: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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