good bass head for around $400

[mig50]

i'm looking to purchase a bass head to go with my ampeg 4x10 sometime in the near future.

because of my pricerange, i'm obviously looking for used gear.

i'd really like to get something tube, but i don't know if i'll be able to find anything for the money i want to spend.

so i'm looking for any suggestions of a good bass head for around $400 (maybe a bit higher if necessary). i'm open to pretty much anything, so if you've got any suggestions i'd love to hear them.

 

[dd12939]

Re: good bass head for around $400

Not tube, but I had good luck playing with the combo 1x15 combo version of that: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10171&item=3782103776&rd=1

 

[mr breaker]

Re: good bass head for around $400

my bass player just picked up a used SVT3-Pro head for $500...it's preamp tubes and solid state power. it sounds great....a great amp for the price

 

[Hellion]

Re: good bass head for around $400

Carvin makes a fairly decent bass head, though I'm not sure on the price. And Peavey also makes a performance-worthy bass head.

 

[Thurisarz]

Re: good bass head for around $400

what ohms is your cab?

Some brands for you to check out:

Ashdown, Trace Elliot, Eden, Ashdown, Trace Elliot, Eden, Ashdown, Trace Elliot, Eden, Ashdown, Trace Elliot, Eden...EBS....

 

[mig50]

Re: good bass head for around $400

what ohms is your cab?

4 ohms.

i'm leading toward ampeg (and if i can find a used svt-3 for $500 i'll lean even further), but i'm definitely open to anything. i'll check out the stuff that's been mentioned.

thanks!

 

[mr breaker]

Re: good bass head for around $400

try www.daddys.com if you have one near you

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: good bass head for around $400

I have a bassist/friend who's a tube amp diehard for bass. He likes the Mesa 400 and 400+. I think Les Claypool was using those in Primus too. My favorite is the giant block O steel, the Ampeg SVT-II, but I'd check out those Mesas, too.

 

[JimiHWannaBe]

Re: good bass head for around $400

A vintage used bassman would be right in your price range