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[low-G]

hey guys
i need a new amp
ive got a $450 max
im lookin for a 12" or 15" speaker, around 100 watts, and a preferably 4-band EQ
the amps i have in mind are Fender Rumble 100 Combo, Ampeg BA-115 Combo, and Crate BT100
anyone got any other suggestions/useful info?


btw i coulda sworn i made a thread about this before, but i came back and it wasnt here ;p
if anyone knows what happened to that i'd like to know

[Tazu]

i own a ampeg ba115 and its amazing, im pretty sure you can get one for around that on musicians friend, or at GC

[thelowsoundofbass]

I would reccomend that you look into yorkville, for this www.musiciansfriend.com is you friend. they have a 15" 100w and a 2x10 100w (I think, the 2x10 might only be in the 200w model).

lowsound

[Sade]

Screw Yorkville.

Go with the Ampeg. Best 100 watt combo I've ever played, and trust me; I've played plenty.

Ampeg BA-115 FTW.

[Jaded]

I've also heard good things about an Ashdown combo in that range.

[thelowsoundofbass]

Screw Yorkville.

Go with the Ampeg. Best 100 watt combo I've ever played, and trust me; I've played plenty.

Ampeg BA-115 FTW.

Yes they sound better, but they are not as undamageable and they are not as loud.

lowsound

[low-G]

ive narrowed it down to the Ampeg, the Yorkville, or one of two Ashdowns that look pretty sweet

can anyone gimme some info on these i might like to know?
quality, durability, sound, etc

[low-G]

oh my god oh my god oh my god
$350 half-stack

G-K Half Stack (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=482546)

hows this look?
im unfamiliar with Gallien-Krueger

[thelowsoundofbass]

oh my god oh my god oh my god
$350 half-stack

G-K Half Stack (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=482546)

hows this look?
im unfamiliar with Gallien-Krueger

I would take the yorkville over that anyday. GK makes sweet stuff, but that set up is just meh.

The yorkville amps sound sweet, great for tone shaping and you can drop it down stairs and it will still work.

lowsound

[Trevo]

I would take the yorkville over that anyday. GK makes sweet stuff, but that set up is just meh.

The yorkville amps sound sweet, great for tone shaping and you can drop it down stairs and it will still work.

lowsound

dont take the Yorkville the GK half Stack i a lot better excccept its an extra 70$ for shipping

[muthafunkabass]

NO!!!! That isn't a GK, it's a backline. I'm telling you, they are nothing like the real GK's. They sound terrible IMHO.

I agree with Sade on this one, that Ampeg is ace.

[Mr. Pickle]

a $350 half-stack.... you can even find a decent head for that amount.

[moghes69]

i'd look into the ashdown combos aswell. i have the mag300 head and i love it

[NavyBass]

For that amount of money, you could get more wattage from a Peavey.

The Peavey combos are virtually indestructable, have a wide variety of tones, and are quite loud. Look for a TNT or Combo (yes, that's the name of the amp).

I have had a Peavey Combo since 1980. Played many gigs with it, left it in my car overnight in 10 degree weather and it still works great.

[Jameslar]

BA115, held me for nearly a year and a half.

I definently recommend it

[funkyhoney]

Roland Cube-100?

[low-G]

you guys are very helpful
thanks a bunch
i'm still researching

i better get it soon tho, i need to find out if i'll have enough money for prom ;p

[:amaze:]

For that amount of money, you could get more wattage from a Peavey.

The Peavey combos are virtually indestructable, have a wide variety of tones, and are quite loud. Look for a TNT or Combo (yes, that's the name of the amp).

I have had a Peavey Combo since 1980. Played many gigs with it, left it in my car overnight in 10 degree weather and it still works great.


I own and <3 my TNT115. You can get it used for much less than your budget, and it will definately suit your needs.





:amaze:

[Hardinge]

i love my ashdown 5:15 combo i reccomend it
the guy at my music store said it was one of his favourite amps, well he could of just said that to sell it but its still a great amp

[Bass_swede]

Gallien Kreuger has an amp that fit your needs perfectly, it's in the backline-series. I think it's called 115