recommend a 2x12" solid state combo

[axeman81]

Allright,
so the manager of the local youth club calls me up and wants recommendations on a new guitar combo.
The ones they have now are pretty busted up, and they have single 12" in them.
I figure they are blown up from being squeezed a bit too hard on the volume trying to keep up with drums and bass, so I said he should go for something with 2x12" in it.
He wants to keep using solid state, as they stick up to abuse a bit more than tube amps, and because of his budget.
I was thinking of a Peavey something, good for metal/rock.
Budget is estimated at $1500 (remember things are more expensive here in Norway)
Should I be looking at a XXL?

thanks!

- Rune

[markD]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

i like the XXL. take a look at the Carvin SX amps too.

[ChlorineRR4]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

peavey XXL

[Inazone]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

Any of the Peavey TransTube combos are good. I have owned a Special 212 for several years now, and it has been great. I believe the XXL combo replaced the Special.

[slash]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

The Carvin SX amps look like a good bang for the buck. Never tried one though.

[Immortal]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

Hm, I have Line 6 Spider II series 212 and it's pretty good.

[yabba]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

ampeg VH140C! (if you can find one)

[hammer84]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

Any of the Line6 combos. Thatwould geive them some differnt tones.

[screamindv]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

For kids' I would go line 6.
A lot of variety in tones.
Screamin'

[jgcable]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

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ampeg VH140C! (if you can find one)

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Better yet.. the Ampeg SS140C which is the combo version.
Also, the Fender Ultimate Chorus, Carvin SX200/300, Peavey XXL, and Randall makes several great 2 x 12 combos.

[OnlineStageGear]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

+1 with the Line6 if the want Solid State.

Matt

[yabba]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

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ampeg VH140C! (if you can find one)

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Better yet.. the Ampeg SS140C which is the combo version.


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both the vh140c and the ss140c come in head and combo versions

[quadperson]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

I have a Randall RG100SC that sounds great at all volume levels, and has chorus.

[toddstaples]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

Randall....

[jwoods986]

Re: recommend a 2x12\" solid state combo

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I have a Randall RG100SC that sounds great at all volume levels, and has chorus.

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+1
I have the head version (RH100) and was going to recommend the RG100SC. But Peavey's Transtube stuff and Line 6 Spiders are great too.