Aussie bass dude Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 hooray,new band = GAS looks like I need to get a small/practice type combo I have the big rig, but its just too big for take to some places I really would love to get something like the Hartke fold back type combo the things I am looking for are 1) 100 - 150 watts 2) 1 x 15 maybe 1 x 12 3) abilty to use as a bass monitor 4) tilt back 5) not too heavy 6) solidstate any thoughts? no beer until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 if you can find them in oz, look for a used nemesis NC210. you will thank us for it. you may also like the GK MB150 combo. and then there's always the peavey max 115 or 112. the 112 is a little light on power. but i don't think any of these tilt back. robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke73 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Ashdown Electric Blue 180 watt combo in either the 12" or the 15" version. I prefer the 12" A really great little amp! Very nice tone, heaps of volume, very portable. Lots of features, including two external cab outs, XLR DI out, effects send and return, tuner out, versatile EQ, built in octaver etc etc etc... It doesn't have the tilt back feature you listed, but you could fit a fold out tilt back leg as found on the Warwick Blue Cab, Take 12 and Sweet combos very easily. It'd be about a two minute job. Street price in Australia for this amp is around $700 +/- AUD. Check it out here: http://www.ashdownmusic.com/bass/detail.asp?ID=102 Definitely well worth checking out. http://www.myspace.com/twoshortrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Brown Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 The amp that clearly fits your criteria is the GK Microbass; it was designed for precisely that use. There is no tiltback, but you can actually attach it to a mic stand to use as a stage monitor. The Nemesis is a nice choice, but it's rated at 300 watts. Much larger, but not heavier. A great sounding performance amp in its own right. I have both. I couldn't live without either. My GK is my primary amp. Yep. I'm the other voice in the head of davebrownbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Still want one of those GK's. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 My Genz Benz is exactly what you describe & I really like it a lot. But they'll be hard to come by in these parts...the only dealer in Australia, according to the website, is here: http://www.musiclink.com.au/ And it's in Victoria. From what I've seen, your best bet (for local price & availability) is probably something from GK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruuve Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Man, I keep hearing good things about those little GK MB150's...how well does that little 26lb package handle a 5-string? I would 2nd a Nemesis NC-210 if you can find one...it's a great sounding gigable combo in about a 50 lb or so package. Dave Old bass players never die, they just buy lighter rigs. - Tom Capasso, 11/9/2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebassman Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I was pleasantly surprised by this . $699 is retail, the local shop quoted me $500 on it. I was in the same boat not long ago, I ended up buying a 2x10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 No experience with the Ashton amps. Very, very underwhelmed with their guitars, though; the acoustics sound like absolute poo, imho. Not saying the amps aren't good--I believe the endorsement. Still, I'm wary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Owww, don't know about that? Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie bass dude Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 hmmm, anyone used the SWR combo's? I had a look at one of these today no beer until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 When the "Working Pro" line was still the "Working Man" line, I used to play through the 1x15" in a lot of shops, and really liked it. Came very close to getting one, but something else came along. I reckon the 1x12" would be great (my combo, not an SWR, is a 12"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomgottem Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I have liked all of the SWR stuff I've played through. Haven't played through the Working Pro 1x12 yet, but SWR is making some quality stuff. My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle. ~Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Tyrant Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I use the SWR 2x10C and love it. However, after three years the 85lbs has gotten old. The wheels help but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie bass dude Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 I currently use a 750x and Golitath III/SOB set up...I love SWR My lasts et was a Henry 8 x 8 So i think I might go with the SWR Looks like Venue (Sydneyionians will know) will get some business tomorrow no beer until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 My first amp was a Workingmans 12 and it was great, I probably didn't really appreciate it enough as I was just starting out and I "inherited" it from a friend. As is usual with me, I traded it in and regretted it. Even though I now have combo sized kit, it would still come in handy sometimes. For the size it was quite a weighty beast though. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie bass dude Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 20kgs...my left arm is heavier then that no beer until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Laney R3? G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebassman Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Ah, Venue. I used to drool over their catalogues when I was a kid! Couldn't wait to come to the big city to check the shop. And now I hate going into the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie bass dude Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Same for me Dave, There is a even better shop one block down towards darling harbour, its called global vintage www.globalvinatge.com.au great owner, I have bought 2 basses from him no beer until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebassman Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 I've seen a couple of his basses on ebay. I don't get into the city that often (I'm in Miranda, please, no Shire jokes). I used to love the Bass Player but it's a bit so-so now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie bass dude Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Miranda aint far Dave I used to drive from the central coast for venue day trips no beer until July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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