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2006-02-13, 08:05
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Combo vs. Head+Cab
Just wanted to know: what are actually the (dis)advantages of head+cab compared to a combo.
Lets say a 100 watt head+cab and a 100 watt combo.
And is it a good idea to just buy a cab and use the combo as "head"?
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2006-02-13, 11:51
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i'd say the biggest advantage of a combo is that it's easier to carry around.
head + cab could have a better sound, and it's much cooler ^^
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2006-02-13, 11:57
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With a head and cab you can mix brands and create your own sound sort of. And head and cab usually provide more headroom
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2006-02-13, 14:23
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Well, its just that I was on to buy a head+cab...but now I played with my combo again and I like the sound pretty much.
And I dont think that this head+cab would be so much better than the sound I have now with my combo...so Im not sure if I should buy head+cab.
I planned to buy this crate powerblock (150 watt) head and a cab with jensen speakers...my combo is a 100 watt fender w/princeton reverb.
Ah, btw...the combo is more expensive than the head+cab.
The Fender amp I got no costs about 800€ and the head+cab I planned to buy is about 500€.
So maybe the combo just really is better...or should I buy the cab only and use the fender combo instead of the crate head?
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2006-02-13, 16:27
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combos suck to carry around. especially tube ones. i'd much rather haul around a head and cab. two lighter units, and cabs have wheels. plus i preffer the sound of head and cabs.
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2006-02-13, 18:01
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But for the people who don't drive combo's aren't a bad idea, I can't possibly imagine lifting a 4x12 into a public bus/train.
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2006-02-13, 20:04
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Originally Posted by xdislexicx
combos suck to carry around. especially tube ones. i'd much rather haul around a head and cab. two lighter units, and cabs have wheels. plus i preffer the sound of head and cabs.
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2006-02-13, 20:45
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I can't possibly imagine lifting a 4x12 into a public bus/train.
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I once did that haha.
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2006-02-13, 23:25
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But for the people who don't drive combo's aren't a bad idea, I can't possibly imagine lifting a 4x12 into a public bus/train.
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i wouldnt imagine fitting a big ol combo amp into a public train or bus... 
you should invest in a vehicle before you buy that halfstack. 
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2006-02-14, 00:11
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i wouldnt imagine fitting a big ol combo amp into a public train or bus...
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Nah, I have no need for a car, as I get to school with public transport, and I simply don't have the money for insurance, a parking space, and repairs, which will sure as fuck be necessary as I can probably only afford a used car.  I live 15 min. from NYC by bus so that helps too. I'll probably get a rack and 2x12 for portability, and I don't need massive headroom at home.
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2006-02-14, 16:19
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well, would it be profitable if I would buy a cabinet with jensen speakers and use my 100 watt fender combo as "head" or won´t it change anything?!
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2006-02-19, 12:31
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I just read that it sounds shitty if a combo (instead of a head) is connected to a cab. Is that true?
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2006-02-19, 13:51
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Well, not entirely, Helvette, its just different than having a head + cab setup. But it can work. Just make sure you have a decent combo.
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2006-02-19, 14:34
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head and cab, cuz its more customizable. making ur sound unique
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2006-02-19, 14:58
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head and cab, cuz its more customizable. making ur sound unique
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thats all you need to know dude.
get the stack
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2006-02-19, 16:11
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well ok, but what if I like the sound of my amp?
I mean...isnt a head just like a combo without speakers?
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