Hello, this is my first post. I'm thinking of selling my Mark IV and needed some opinions. Current rig is a Peavey Mark IV with a Gallien Krueger backline stack. I have this Peavey combo 1x15 I used for my keyboard but I've taken another look at using it for my bass.
The main reason is that it can power 2 ohms at 300 watts, just like the Mark IV. Technically it's "only" a 4 ohm output, but that's still enough to run my current stack along with the built in black widow. Guitar Center offered me $225 for the head but I may put it on FB marketplace for $300-350. Probably put it towards a more reasonably sized combo for practice, or bills
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On the other hand the Mark IV has been really versatile. Having two channels, with seperate send/return, and more advanced eq gives some more tone options. I'm also thinking about the weight. That combo is over 100 lbs and only has a dinky rubber handle on top. I'm going to install casters and possibly recessed side handles but even in my 20s it's taxing.
I'm really not sure if I should keep the head, sell it, or even sell my combo instead. Guitarist says no one would hear the difference any way
Guidance appreciated
The main reason is that it can power 2 ohms at 300 watts, just like the Mark IV. Technically it's "only" a 4 ohm output, but that's still enough to run my current stack along with the built in black widow. Guitar Center offered me $225 for the head but I may put it on FB marketplace for $300-350. Probably put it towards a more reasonably sized combo for practice, or bills
. On the other hand the Mark IV has been really versatile. Having two channels, with seperate send/return, and more advanced eq gives some more tone options. I'm also thinking about the weight. That combo is over 100 lbs and only has a dinky rubber handle on top. I'm going to install casters and possibly recessed side handles but even in my 20s it's taxing.
I'm really not sure if I should keep the head, sell it, or even sell my combo instead. Guitarist says no one would hear the difference any way
Guidance appreciated
