| Author | Message | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 1002 Registered: 4-2005 |
A few good pickers I used to jam live with have come up with a young hot rod guitar player and they want to give it a go and I am onboard as the bass player/singer. I really do not want to leave my GK, Ampeg, Sunn and/or Fender rigs at the practice place and these stacks are too big to haul around each time we get together. Please, what are some recommendations for powerful, good sounding yet portable bass amps? Price is always a consideration, but not necessarily the driving factor. Any help would be appreciated. (Message edited by 57basstra on June 17, 2009) | ||
| lidon2001
Senior Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 413 Registered: 4-2005 |
Check out www.carvin.com BX500 head has a good weight/power/price ratio. Add cabinet of your choice. T | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 1003 Registered: 4-2005 |
Thanks, Tom. I may be looking for an all-in-one combo unit rather than another head and cabinet. I would like to be able to grab and go (80ish pounds thereabouts or less)... It needs to have some power because these guys are loud... ...this would be for practice and perhaps small gigs (if it goes that far.) If we get any large venues, I already have several amp (and DI) options | ||
| john_judge
Member Username: john_judge Post Number: 92 Registered: 4-2009 |
check out the TRI 115L Accugroove, combo, specs are as follows: 3-Way Studio Monitor Sound w/ 15” woofer, 6.5 “ mid & 2 Tweeters Power: 500 Watts (Up to 1,100 w/ 2nd cab) ; Weight: 58 Lbs. Dimensions: 24.75”W x 25.5”H x 18.25”D this thing kicks butt! | ||
| sonicus
Intermediate Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 119 Registered: 5-2009 |
The G-K Micro Bass series such as the MB150E is a very popular small session amp and is just about the industry standard among Double Bass players (acoustic bass). if you want a bit more volume in a small combo then there is the SWR RED HEAD with quite a bit more punch . I have three of the small G-K's. I like both the SWR RED HEAD and the little G-K's for small applications. | ||
| slawie
Member Username: slawie Post Number: 82 Registered: 8-2002 |
There was some discussion here that may be interesting to you. http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/62421.html?1241506062 slawie | ||
| dnburgess
Senior Member Username: dnburgess Post Number: 623 Registered: 1-2003 |
For micro combos I can recommend any of Acoustic Image, Phil Jones and AER. | ||
| svlilioukalani
Member Username: svlilioukalani Post Number: 59 Registered: 6-2008 |
Check out the Genz Benz Shuttle. Great sound and small. | ||
| andbassforall
Member Username: andbassforall Post Number: 51 Registered: 9-2008 |
I second the proposal for the GB Shuttle series! I have a 1X12 combo and it's done it's job and more at all sorts of gigs. Good luck in your search. | ||
| crobbins
Advanced Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 383 Registered: 6-2004 |
Markbass. http://www.markbass.it/ | ||
| lidon2001
Senior Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 414 Registered: 4-2005 |
The Carvin head is available in combos as well. I just think it's hard to beat a 500w @ 4 ohm combo with 2x10 that weighs around 50 lbs for about $620, and "made" in the USA. Of course, price is my determining factor these days. All of the others that are mentioned are great per the many reviews about them. I'm an AccuGroove fan and owner myself, Tri112, and would like to try the Genz Benz and Markbass offerings.   | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2513 Registered: 2-2006 |
I've played through a Markbass combo. They do sound good and are very powerful. I can't speak for how durable they are. They aren't cheap either. I've never used a CArvin amp but have heard good things from people who have. The price is right. OO | ||
| mike13
Junior Username: mike13 Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2007 |
Check out A.E.R.Amp One,I,ve had one on trial for 3 weeks, 13 kilos, great EQ just got back from a 4 day jazz festival where I played 10 x 1 hour sets with 4 bands in 8 venues with my S2 really good,got heaps of good comments about it from other musos,so I bought it from the Bass People in Sydney OZ (Dave Burgess) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8207 Registered: 5-2002 |
You just played ten one hour sets with four bands in eight venues over four days. Wow! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2516 Registered: 2-2006 |
WOW,thats a lot of playing. Glad to see someone staying busy. I'm not sure I could do that anymore. I'm so out of shape it's crazy. Need to start calling you Mighty Mike. OO | ||
| mike13
Junior Username: mike13 Post Number: 48 Registered: 11-2007 |
Hi Dave,how are you?,yeah it was great,it was on the south coast,did you sell your fretless? | ||
| mike13
Junior Username: mike13 Post Number: 49 Registered: 11-2007 |
Hey Olie,it's a fair bit of playing,but the sets were not back to back so you get chance for a beer or two in between | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8209 Registered: 5-2002 |
I'm fine, thanks! I'm like Olie, that sounds like a bit more of a workout than I could pull off. The fretless Series I? No, it's still here. | ||
| mike13
Junior Username: mike13 Post Number: 50 Registered: 11-2007 |
I think it depends on the guys around you,two of the bands are 7 piece,4 rythym 3 front line trad jazz plenty of freedom in the music to move around and we only work festivals,do about 7 a year all over OZ | ||
| gare
Senior Member Username: gare Post Number: 451 Registered: 11-2003 |
I'll second the Markbass. I've used a LMII head for 4 years and have had no problems. Also like the 2x10 combo and the Jeff Berlin model. Both are 300 watts @ 8 ohms and outputs for an additional 8 ohm cabinet..bumping it up to 500 watts. But like Olie said, not the cheapest on the market. | ||
| kilowatt
Intermediate Member Username: kilowatt Post Number: 104 Registered: 12-2004 |
I have an Eden Metro and the thing has punch to spare. It's not cheap, or light, but it sounds great. If needed, and I know you have larger rigs, you can drop a 410 under the metro and cover just about any gig. You could then unload some larger stuff to free up some funds. Good luck. Let us know what you come up with. Regards, Pete | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 1005 Registered: 4-2005 |
Thanks guys for all of the tips. I am still shopping and looking and as we all know that is a good deal of the fun. Has anyone had any experience with an Ashdown? This one would be a Mag 300 with a 15 speaker. Supposed to be 308 watts at 4 ohms at about 65 pounds. (This one is nearby driving distance at a good price it seems.) I may just set up one of my stacks and have at the guitar players. |
