Author Topic: Head/Cab or Combo (Read 2061 times)

jibidy · « **on:** January 30, 2008, 09:45:03 AM »

K im thinking about getting a spidervalve and was just wandering if it would be worth getting the 112 40watt combo or getting the 100 watt head (i already have a 212 cab by Randall.

Its really just for bedroom use and recording but i was just wandering what difference would it make depending on getting the combo or the head?

Oviously there would be a loudness difference but i was planning on getting a Hotplate to tame it anyway?

P.S. the combo is bout £100 cheaper

Mr Ed · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2008, 09:55:50 AM »

I personally prefer head/cabs but a combo is way easier to transport.

jibidy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:03:19 AM »

Great point. £100 pound less and easier to lug around.

Any other pros and cons anyone can think of.

indysmith · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2008, 01:41:02 PM »

combos are cooler, and you don't need the extra power produced by a 100W head.

I'm not sure the spider valve is the right choice though. I hated and despised that amp when i tried it :lol:

gorath23 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2008, 02:27:34 PM »

I'd prefer to use a closed back cab with whatever, just for the low end. So its a question of slapping a combo on top or a head.

Twinfan · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2008, 02:28:55 PM »

I'd go for the combo, especially if you're not gigging. Although if you're planning on gigging soon, the head may be a better option as it's louder and has more spread through a 2x12.

hamfist · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2008, 10:30:12 PM »

I used to think heads were generally lighter than combos .... that is until I bought an AC30 head !!!!
People say that combos are moe portable, but I disagree. I'd rather lug a load split into two pieces (ie. head & cab) than the same load as one piece (combo). But then, I'm 41. Some of you young guns might have slightly more testosterone than me. I gotta be careful with my old joints !