Author Topic: 2 x 10 Combo's help (Read 606 times)

dubalbal · « **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2009, 04:49:46 AM »

I have checked Phil Jones products...seems terrific indeed !

Genz benz shuttle was is a review i just read , excellent comments on this as well...!

...i also prefer to have a bit more power in stock than needing it cos you don't have enough...

keith_h · « **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2009, 06:16:54 AM »

How about the Eden WTX500 head? 500 watt's and 4.3 Lbs. That with a 2X10 should be small and light.

Keith

goop · « **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2009, 06:40:28 AM »

markbass has a combo for you. they are crazy loud for their size and super light. above all, they sound superb. you can add another cabinet for more volume if neccessary. i have a 121p and could not be happier. 300w, 29 lbs, 14 cube. it is all subjective, but you should at least go and check them out.

Colin

olieoliver · « **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2009, 06:48:45 AM »

I've played through a Markabss head and 2x10 cab at Guitar Center and will admit, it was plenty lound and sounded great. But I've never had a chance to play one on a gig. I believe Jeff Berlin uses Mark Bass.
Wayne's got a tiny Eden head that sounds awesome. Not sure what model it is but is most definately light.

I agree with Bob, the modular set up is the way to go seeing that you play varied size venues.

OO

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #19 on:** March 18, 2009, 06:40:15 PM »

Have someone tried GK's MB? 500?

This are the specs:
- 500 watts @ 4 ohms (350 watts @ 8 ohms)
- All tube preamp (Three 12AX7?s)
- Four band Active EQ
- Variable contour with mid frequency select
- Deep and bright switch
- Mute switch
- Active/passive switch (-14dB)
- Effects loop
- Tuner out
- XLR out with pre/post EQ and ground ligft
- Two Speakon outputs
- 4 pounds

It is so tiny they suggest to carrie it in Gig Bag's side pocket...

musashi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 18, 2009, 08:19:38 PM »

Look for a Bergantino 2 x 10.

richbass939 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:35:06 PM »

I have used a GK 700RB for several years now and really like it. It is a 1x15 combo that I use with a 2x10 cab. I like the punch the 2x10 gives the rig and I've had no problems with either of them.
Rich

bsee · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:02:45 AM »

Mario, no tubes in the MB2. The tube preamp is in the 25lb Fusion head.

precarius · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:33:18 PM »

I'm a big fan of Carvin amps. Here's a 2x10 combo with a 12AX7 tube preamp- 48 lbs. and $619.00.
https://www.carvinguitars.com/products/single.php?product=BR510N

bassistlaw · « **Reply #24 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:09:52 PM »

I play out often, over seventy times a year. Gigs range from theaters, bars & restaurants, to ships. My rig: Ampeg SVT3Pro 26lbs, Carvin R600 23lbs, SKB Rack 12lbs, plus cables, around 65lbs in the rack. Two Carvin 210 cabs 43lbs each. Much more than a combo but what makes it easy is my Rock-N-Roller cart, Holds every thing in one trip and folds up small enough to hide behind the rig and I do not have to carry anything. The only lifting is from the hatchback to the cart and back. If I'm in a really big hurry I'll set up right on the cart and wheel it on and off. I'm lucky in that none of my gigs have stairs to climb. So I would suggest getting a cart instead of a combo amp unless you play upstairs without an elevator all the time.

briant · « **Reply #25 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:28:05 PM »

markbass has a combo for you. they are crazy loud for their size and super light. above all, they sound superb.

While I like the cabs of theirs I've tried a great deal I do not like their heads/preamps. I find them very bland and sterile sounding.

Different strokes...

jphilauren · « **Reply #26 on:** March 19, 2009, 02:42:40 PM »

Personal option get a neo 2 x 10 cab, plenty of makes out there, great company is Euphonic Audio but there are others, weight approx 38lbs, get a light weight amp Thunderfunk, IAmp approx 20lbs.Doesn't make sense to get a combo set up, you have to give up too much in sound quality, still going to be on the heavy side.

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #27 on:** March 23, 2009, 07:53:17 PM »

Yes, you're right Bob. I thought the description was related to the MB?, but it was really about MB FUSION. I just didn't readed it carefully:

http://www.gallien-krueger.com/preview.html

But I'm still curious about it (since GK seems not being interesested to sell it in Brazil by now).

andbassforall · « **Reply #28 on:** March 28, 2009, 12:57:45 PM »

If it's not a size issue but a weight issue. I'd go with the Genz Benz NeoX 212. It's very light and tilts on rollerblade wheels which is very easy to move around. It's got a very nice full range. I use some of the light weight Genz Benz stuff in a few ways. I have the 212 cab. Then I have the Shuttle 6.0 with an attached 12in cab. That sounds very good as well and gets quite loud. Not enough coverage if your trying to power a whole room though. I have used it at some moderate sized gigs where I just need stage volume. Is loud enough for lower volume gigs and small rehearsals. May be just what your looking for when it comes to sizing down. My other rig is where I detach the Shuttle head which is really cool and throw it on the 212 cab. 600W under 8lbs. It has some really nice tone. I always describe the 112 as more of a studio sound, very sensitive to every dynamic. The 212 ads some warmth of course and though it's very dynamic, it's got it's color, which I happen to like in this case.

That's my two bits about smaller rigs. I have played a lot of the GK stuff too in the past, and I think they sound very punchy, clean and warm. I have a 700RB 2X10 combo, but it's way heavier than any of the rigs I've mentioned before. It hasn't been out for a spin for a while. Plus these days, I'm really in to the 12's. They have come a long way.
Best of Luck!

dnburgess · « **Reply #29 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:50:32 PM »

My personal preference is for cab.s that are very accurate - i.e. are designed to have as flat a frequency response curve as possible, rather than imposing a particular sound. Its much easier to add colour rather than take it away.

In all the brands that we carry - or that I have heard - I think Acme and Accugroove are the most accurate.

As you already have a big rig - and often play at ridiculously low volumes - I strongly suggest that you check out the Acme B1 (31lbs) or Accugroove Tri110 (29lbs) or Tri112 (38lbs).

These are seriously good speakers for the size and weight. All are three way systems with separate woofer, mid and tweeter.

The Acme is -3dB at 40Hz and -6dB at 30Hz - that's seriously good low B performance.

The Accugrooves don't have quite the low end slam of the Acmes, but slightly smoother mids and highs.

Now I know you asked for a combo - but the cab will have a huge impact on the sound and its most important to get that right first.

Accugroove have just released a light weight amplifier, which I haven't checked out yet. It will be available in a combo version of the Tri112 (47lbs), which would be worth looking at.

Alternatively, if you want a pretty transparent sound, check out Acoustic Image heads (5lbs). Otherwise there are any number of lightweight heads - Markbass, Eden, GK all have heads around or under 10lbs.