Members Lefty Geek Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 A few months ago, I purchased an entry-level analog synth (a Moog). I think I might have damaged one of my tube amps by playing thru it. Never raised the volume beyond low, but those analog synths deliver great bass sounds, so I was playing those low notes the majority of the time. What I am looking for is an amp to handle (not at the same time): synths bass cheapo drum machine baritone (6-string bass) guitar and possibly guitar I guess what I want is a keyboard or bass amp. I will be using this amp for more experimental music, so I don't need to achieve that perfect Marshall, Ampeg, whatever tone. Has to have enough power to small gigs (less than 20 people), and since I live in NYC, it has to be a 1x12" combo since I take all my gear around by subway. Am I asking for too much? Like I said, I can get away with less than perfect sounds. I will not be recording with this amp, and very likely never gig with it. I don't mind hooking up a modeler/effects in front of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Raymar Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 How about a Roland KC-150? Never tried one but it looks like what you might want. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GCDEF Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Carvin AG100D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Acid Test Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Typical Spam reply - but one hell of a deal on a great sounding SS amp.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7364270583&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lefty Geek Posted November 9, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 I purchased a bass last night on Ebay! Looks like I will definitely need an amp that works with bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grueller Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Raymar How about a Roland KC-150? Never tried one but it looks like what you might want. Steve great amp for keyboard and bass. sounds fine with guitar also, and i think there's even microphone inputs. am i right? anyway, it's very powerful. can't go wrong with this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members IndofunkCity Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by Raymar How about a Roland KC-150? Never tried one but it looks like what you might want. Steve Yeah, I've heard good things about the KC series (I've played briefly through one and it was nice and clean). Multiple ins, so it's like a mixer, but the problem is that it's a keyboard amp, so keys and bass will sound great, but guitar might sound like ass. Possibly the best solution is a KC (for keys & bass) plus a modeler into the KC for guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CS Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Euphonic Audio Acoustic Image Shertler all make amps with multiple purposes and inputs. They are all SS though. Dynacord make a 300w wedge that has multiple inputs and goes down to 30hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members my88keys Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 +1 on the KC series. My keyboard player uses a KC300 which is fantastic - he also runs his acoustic guitar through it. They do have an input for a mic as well...very versatile amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lefty Geek Posted November 9, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by IndofunkCity but guitar might sound like ass. Working with guitars would just be an added bonus. I have a Yamaha DG-Stomp that can possibly go in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dkitts2002 Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Roland keyboard amps rule the market. The KC-550 is the standard others are judged by. I have a KC-350 and find it to be powerful enough to play small to medium gigs and light and compact enough to carry up stairs. The KC-150 may not be enough for bass though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lefty Geek Posted November 10, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 10, 2005 Originally posted by dkitts2002 The KC-150 may not be enough for bass though. Even for tiny shows? Bigger shows will have a house bass amp. The KC-350 sounds perfect, but it is almost 50 pounds, which is way too heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mbw Posted January 9, 2006 Members Share Posted January 9, 2006 dkitts2002 - Cincinnati OH wrote:...Roland keyboard amps rule the market. The KC-550 is the standard others are judged by. I have a KC-350 and find it to be powerful enough to play small to medium gigs and light and compact enough to carry up stairs... Hi there dkitts. I have a Tonelab SE (amp-modeller/effects-unit) and I am considering buying the KC350 keyboard amp to go with it. Are you using this amp to amplify a guitar? If so are you using it with an amp modeller? Any feedback at all would be very gratefully received. Thanks MBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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