4003 Noob - combo amp recommendations?

[MapleRick]

While I have six Ric's, none is a bass, and I play bass with an acoustic trio, so I finally decided to ditch my Epiphone Viola, and plonked down a deposit today at Long & McQuade for a spanking new 4003 MG. And look, Ma - no waiting . . . they had one in stock at their Edmonton store and it's on its way to me now. I should have it by the end of the week. And of course, I can't be playing this through my Peavey Minx 110 so I'm going to check out a number of combo-style amps. No specific preference for 2x10, 1x12 or 1x15 but weight is one consideration for this Geezer. I've heard the smaller MarkBass combos are great & fairly lightweight, but a bit on the pricey side. Anyone have any specific recommendations on those?

[jps]

Don't even look at anything else besides Markbass. They are great amps and us oldies love the weight reduction.

[thx1955]

Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your new Ric

Ignore the geriatric !!

Ampeg B-15S or B-15R

Weight not important, only tone important !!

[kiramdear]

Ignore the geriatric !!

Ampeg B-15S or B-15R

Weight not important, only tone important !!

+1

My boyfriend would agree with Jeff, however

[jps]

Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your new Ric

Ignore the geriatric !!

Ampeg B-15S or B-15R

Weight not important, only tone important !!

Either you don't gig out or you have a roadie!

[RobRick]

Ampeg B100R, my Rick 4003 sounds amazing through it! Warm, fat tone, almost tube like, but very affordable and looks cool too.

[ricaddic]

Genz-Benz shuttle series, 3.0 10t or 6.0 12t, great little amp, 3.0 175watts with one 10" speakker 300watts with extention 10" speaker, 6.0 goes to 600watts with extention 12" .

[dog]

I also like the Genz Benz stuff. And, who says that light weight Neo stuff doesn't have tone. I keep a 2-10 cab at home and a 2-12 cab at rehursal. I carry my Ric and a gig bag with the head over my shoulder. However, I prefer the 210T and 212T cabs because they are front ported.

[thx1955]

Not had a roadie since the late 70's, load truck and carry all my own gear, even my SVT-II which wieghs in at around 80lbs in it's road case !!!

Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your new Ric

Ignore the geriatric !!

Ampeg B-15S or B-15R

Weight not important, only tone important !!

Either you don't gig out or you have a roadie!

[jps]

Not had a roadie since the late 70's, load truck and carry all my own gear, even my SVT-II which wieghs in at around 80lbs in it's road case !!!

Welcome to the Forum, and congratulations on your new Ric

Ignore the geriatric !!

Ampeg B-15S or B-15R

Weight not important, only tone important !!

Either you don't gig out or you have a roadie!

You a better man for it, too!

[thx1955]

And my voice is only a few octaves higher for it as well !!!

[jaymi]

And my voice is only a few octaves higher for it as well !!!

it just makes you a better singer!!!!

i still carry around 1 or 2 8x10 cabs....I like to move a bunch of air when I play!!!!

[fatcat]

I switched to a combo so I can get in the club in one trip, and beat a hasty retreat 4 hours later in one trip.
Balance the exercise by switching hands.Amp in left hand going in, right hand going out.
300 watt Behringer's plenty loud, and cheap as well.

[dog]

And my voice is only a few octaves higher for it as well !!!

i still carry around 1 or 2 8x10 cabs....I like to move a bunch of air when I play!!!!

And, it helps to keep you cool in the summer

[tallpat1]

I Love the SWR workman series, but if you can find one a Super Redhead is awesome 350 watts with tube 12ax7 preamp. My rick sounds spectacular through it. May be hard to find and a bit pricey but worth it. If you wish later on you can add a 8x10 cab the amp has no problems driving all these 10" speakers at max power. One word of caution this combo is a bit heavy.

Good luck

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