Members Alan Roberts Posted August 20, 2012 Members Share Posted August 20, 2012 I know you guys probably get asked this all the time but I didn't see another thread in the first 3 pages that answered my question, so here goes:What are your suggestions for combo bass amps that also have a good sounding line out? I'd like to keep the budget around $500 or less and prefer buying used. Light weight would definitely be a plus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted August 20, 2012 Members Share Posted August 20, 2012 What type of music do you play? Is it for home practice or for small gigs or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted August 20, 2012 Members Share Posted August 20, 2012 tc electronic bg 250 looks like an interesting combo well within your budget http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/tc-electronic-bg250-250w-1x15-bass-combo-amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted August 20, 2012 Members Share Posted August 20, 2012 Carvin makes some nice stuff. I bought a Carvin head that sounds devine! Their speakers are top notch so their combo's would sound great, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Roberts Posted August 20, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2012 What type of music do you play? Is it for home practice or for small gigs or both? Probably a variety of music styles but not anything heavy. And yes, it'd be used both to practice and for gigs in small rooms or basically as a stage monitor with a signal ran to the board. I've been a guitar player for 35 years and am considering taking up bass in a side project doing either blues, classic rock, country, pop or some combination of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 21, 2012 Members Share Posted August 21, 2012 Another vote for TC Electronics. I have one of their heads and it is a pretty great piece of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Roberts Posted August 21, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2012 Another vote for TC Electronics. I have one of their heads and it is a pretty great piece of kit. Interesting - I didn't know they were making bass amps. I don't think I've seen anyone using one but I'll see if I can track one down to play through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted August 21, 2012 Members Share Posted August 21, 2012 I had a coworker that had a nice TC for sale and I missed it! Oh well... I'll keep using my Peavey Tour TNT 115 Combo. A little heavy, but plenty loud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members holdsg Posted August 21, 2012 Members Share Posted August 21, 2012 I don't currently own any combos, I prefer the modular amp + cab approach. But I can tell you some I've spent a lot of time with: One vote here for a workhorse combo, the Markbass CMD102P is a really great 2X10 combo that includes the venerable Little Mark II head. There were many thousands sold, and they do show up from time to time in classifieds and auction sites. If $ is no object, I personally would love to own the Mesa Walkabout Scout, in either the 1X12 or 1X15 version, a really great, ballsy combo. If you are lucky, you can find both of these at your local mega-music-retailer to try out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 Ampeg makes a 220-watt 15" combo, for $500. It's not bad. You can find a used Eden Metro combo for around $500 depending on its condition. Excellent tone from those old puppies. Still looking for one for home practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 22, 2012 Members Share Posted August 22, 2012 Interesting - I didn't know they were making bass amps. I don't think I've seen anyone using one but I'll see if I can track one down to play through. I think they only introduced them a few years ago, and the BG amps are brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzneck Posted August 23, 2012 Members Share Posted August 23, 2012 I agree with getting components. There are great combos, and I know you have your budget (don't we all) but you will have more flexibility in the long run. Don't forget that with Bass you may find you want more amp presence on stage than you think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crisco Posted August 24, 2012 Members Share Posted August 24, 2012 Acoustic bass amps are on sale at Guitar Center right now. You can get the B200 combo for $199 or kick it up to 400 watts for $350. Add a 15 inch cab for $129At these prices and for the quality of the sound they give I would recommend you check them out.I've had my B200 combo for 2 years now and it is excellent for my needs and has been trouble free.http://www.guitarcenter.com/Acoustic1,Bass-Amplifiers-Amplifiers.gc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alan Roberts Posted August 24, 2012 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2012 I like some of the suggestions - thanks! I hope I can go into town this weekend and try out some of them.Out of curiosity, what do you guys like as far as speaker size and combinations. 1x15, 2x10 horn, no horn? What gives?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 25, 2012 Members Share Posted August 25, 2012 Speaker size really is personal preference. I've used 10s forever, but I think if I ever get around to upgrading my cabs I'll go to 12s to get a little more warmth in the low end. Good 15s have a really nice punch on the lows, but don't always have really defined highs. The only thing that I require in a cab anymore is that if it has a tweeter, it can be turned off. I hate the way they sound on bass. Maybe some hi-end company makes a cab with tweeters that sounds great, but I haven't heard one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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