not coaster MODERATOR Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 We're looking for a bass head to drive a 6 * 10" cabinet. I'm willing to part with 500 bucks or so for a used piece. it's my son's. he's selling his vst because it's quirky. graphic eq is a cool option. what do the fellas like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotosound45 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 what brand is the 6x10 cabinet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Originally posted by rotosound45: what brand is the 6x10 cabinet?More importantly, what's the power handling and impedance of the cab? That is, how many watts can it handle at its impedance of x ohms? Also, what kind of music does your son play? spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not coaster MODERATOR Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 ampeg, 600w @ 4ohms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 OK, you might be able to get any of the following "used" in the n'hood of $500: Ampeg SVT-3Pro -- 450W into 4 ohms SWR SM-400, SM-400S, or SM-500 -- 400W-500W into 4 ohms Gallien-Krueger 700RB -- 480W into 4 ohms A brand new Carvin R600 head will cost just under $600 including shipping -- 600W into 4 ohms. It'll be less "used". There are probably more options, too; these will get you started on the search. They are all pretty reliable brands, but will all sound different. Except for the Carvin, none of them push the full power that the cab can handle, but even 350W into a 6x10 will get pretty darn loud. Good luck. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETE_COMBS Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Try looking inti a HARTKE or a CARVIN bass head you'll find something in your price range. Pete Combs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frontlinebass Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 The ampeg b2r (I think that is what it is called) is a good choice and i am pretty sure that even new it is close to $500 if not less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer5217 Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 I agree with the previous posts, that the Ampeg B2-R or the SVT-350 or the SVT-pro's would be great. However, they all max out at 4 ohms at 350 watts or so, and as a result you will never be getting full range out of your cab. If you aren't going bigger than 300 people venues, that would be fine though. The B2-R should be close to $400 used, and is rack mountable, so that is my preference. peaceOUT, Germain .~. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 Why is he selling his SVT? What do you mean by "quirky"? What kind of sound does he want? Has he thought about how he is going to move it around and protect it. I would suggest something rackmountable. Without answers to these questions I would go with something by SWR. It's clean, fat and punchy. Sounds good, works right, goes into a rack. What more could you ask for? The only two guys I know who have G-K gear both had the heads blow on them within a week of each other. (The motherboard on one of them was so fried that the techs were never able to find the faulty component.) What Free your mind and your ass will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not coaster MODERATOR Posted October 26, 2003 Author Share Posted October 26, 2003 we're watching a boogie rack mount 600w on ebay. we may bid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 which boogie? Free your mind and your ass will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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