COMBO AMP OR HEAD & CAB?

[Danerada]

Combo is nice and convenient, but head/cab is sexy....

 

[Rango]

I have 3 Combo's at the moment - Fender Super Sonic, Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue and a Mesa TA-30. Last time I got to play out I took the Mesa. It's a 2x12 and pretty heavy but it's ON WHEELS. :biggrin:

If I was starting over, I think I'd go 2x12 cab ON WHEELS and heads. With all the great "lunch box" type heads out there I'd really like a good cab then just pull a head to match my mood, venue and required power. I'd really like one of the PRS 2x12 Stealth Cab's...i wonder if they come with..... wait for it! :laugh:

WHEELS - the best friend for a bad back

 

[martysnarf]

I like a head and cab separately, so that I can bring the cab to suit the size of the venue. Bring the 1x12 for bars, a 2x12 for clubs, and a 4x12 for outdoor venues, etc. The head separate from the cab gives me versatility.

 

[RichardJ]

Lack of room dictates having a 1x12 Koch combo. I did however recently picked up a Jensen loaded 2x10 to go under my Pro Junior, how to make an already great amp better and still keep a relatively small footprint!

 

[vchizzle]

Prefer head + cab in most cases. Don't need to match, all about getting the right tone.

 

[clcwarlock]

Head and Cab for me
My Carvin Legacy 3 amp is 29lbs and 100watts
The 2X12 is 40 lbs.

 

[strat63]

I can make a case for either. This combo is quite heavy as is the 2-12. I have no preference.

 

[strat63]

The 4-10 sounds incredible but is once again on the heavy side. The Reason/D13 combo is nice, light, and sounds pretty good. Doesn't match all that well.

 

[strat63]

Last pics in this thread. Two completely different lightweight Matchless rigs. Sorry for the lack of PRS content.

I might have a thing for Matchless amps.

 

[LCblues1987]

I prefer both!

 

[CoreyT]

Here is a shot of all of mine, including the little Fender Mustang 1 combo which I do not use anymore.
I much prefer heads, and that tiny Orange Micro Terror is louder than the new Blackstar HT5R head I picked up recently that is sitting in the 1x12 Orange cab with a Celestion Vintage 30 in it.

The Carvin V3M is overkill into the 4x12, it is 50 watts of pure tube power.

 

[axe24]

Yeah would be nice,if i had how thoudands for that stack,ill stick with my 5150111 evh combo,with my discount paid $&1299

,and it rocks ....just me..

 

[Boogie]

Hey K, have a told you about my 3 channel, made in USA............................Oh never mind.

Pppfffttt! Hey, a spit-take warning would have been nice. :spitcoffee:

 

[11top]

Head and Cab for me
My Carvin Legacy 3 amp is 29lbs and 100watts
The 2X12 is 40 lbs.

I dig the Legacy 3! I've even been known to expound about it. ("Spit warning" to Boogie).

 

[jfb]

Head and Cab for me
My Carvin Legacy 3 amp is 29lbs and 100watts
The 2X12 is 40 lbs.

Cool looking rig.

 

[11top]

My recommendation?

:biggrin:

Impressive! So what's your go-to head and cab?

 

[Serious Poo]

Impressive! So what's your go-to head and cab?

Thanks! My Fuchs ODS 50 and Tone Tubby 2x12, that combination just sounds really really good together IMHO.

 

[martysnarf]

Pppfffttt! Hey, a spit-take warning would have been nice. :spitcoffee:

That thing was only about $400 bones, right?

 

[clcwarlock]

I dig the Legacy 3! I've even been known to expound about it. ("Spit warning" to Boogie).

Do you own a Legacy 3 11top?

 

[11top]

Thanks! My Fuchs ODS 50 and Tone Tubby 2x12, that combination just sounds really really good together IMHO.

I've wanted a Fuchs ODS 50 for years. Never got it done. I've talked with Andy several times at NAMM, and I've always been impressed.