Help me find a bass amp!

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:31 am

Of course any good combo amp should have the ability to connect an extension cabinet if the situation demands.

byu · Post by **byu** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 2:34 pm

Bottom line is to get out to your local store and try these out. Then let your own ears be the judge.

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:29 pm

ya what he said ...

fatcat · Post by **fatcat** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:34 pm

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_behringer_ultrabass_bxl3000_300w_1x15_bass_combo?full_sku=481097
I tripped over this while looking for something else.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 10:48 am

Okay, seriously, it's time for a new amp. Had a good gig last night but my amp sounded flat-out miserable. My futile attempts at filling the room resulted in an awful farty sound, which was either from me driving the preamp too hard, or the speaker finally cooking itself.

I looked around a bit today, and I found a few that looked promising:
Ashdown Electric Blue 15/180 (I've heard rumblings about Ashdown's durability, but comments from any users would be helpful): http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ashdown-Electric-Blue-15180-Bass-Combo-Amp?sku=485037

Ampeg B500DR head (I can't decide if this amp is gimmicky or exactly what the doctor ordered - four footswitchable EQ settings! But it may be just more things to go wrong. Thoughts?): http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ampeg-B500DR-Bass-Head?sku=481484

Also been looking at some used Eden Nemesis amps, they seem to be affordable that way.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:36 pm

I used a Carvin RL1000 head with a 10-piece blues band. Very good tone, durable, and headroom for days. I sold mine, but am thinking about buying another.

http://www.carvin.com/products/single.php?ItemNumber=R1000&CID=BA

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:32 pm

If you find yourself loosing out in the mix, I can't imagine the EB150 will get you what you need. Get as much power as you can afford, and you will never feel wanting again.

There are a lot of good amps out there depending on your needs, and since you are still young, you probably do not have to worry too much about the weight of the amp. Once you become one of us 'old ' musicians, then you will have earned the right to things like Walter Woods, Neo speakers, etc.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:48 pm

John, that Ampeg model may have digital eq settings, but the rest would be proven design, especially the output section.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 8:01 pm

John, if you are seriously considering that Ashdown combo, maybe you would prefer to spend the extra $50 on this one:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ashdown-MAG-C115300-Combo-Bass-Amp?sku=485032

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:54 am

John, I agree with Joey's advice 110%. I have this amp and love it. It's my main gigging amp and I've let a few other bassists use it at shows I've played. Everyone has complimented on it's sound.

Nothing against Musicians Friend, but I'd order one from American Musical. They'll let you pay in 3 no-interest installments.

4003 · Post by **4003** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:08 am

I bought an Ashdown MAG C210T-300 Combo Bass Amp earlier this year to replace my early 1980's Peavey Combo 400 with the 15" Black Widow speaker. I have tried really hard to find a good sound with the Ashdown but I am just not happy with it. I can't speak to the durability since it has never left the house. I will be amp shopping again in 2007.

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:42 am

listen to as many as you can.

then buy 'em all!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:08 am

...and then play through all of them at the same time!!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:48 am

thas wha RIC-O is for, mate!