Members GuiltySparc Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey guys, my brother is looking into buying a bass amp after having taken some time off from playing. He'll be playing in my band and we arent sure what size amp to look for. Everything gets mic'd in just about all of the clubs we play so the only concern for volume is when practicing. Can you guys recommend some wattage/speaker configs to look at? The band plays heavy blues rock/old school metal and that sort of thing. Two guitars, bass, drums, vox. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PaulyWally Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey guys, my brother is looking into buying a bass amp after having taken some time off from playing. He'll be playing in my band and we arent sure what size amp to look for. Everything gets mic'd in just about all of the clubs we play so the only concern for volume is when practicing. Can you guys recommend some wattage/speaker configs to look at? The band plays heavy blues rock/old school metal and that sort of thing. Two guitars, bass, drums, vox.Thanks! IME, you don't need more than 150 watts for rehearsals. Although that may not cover venues where you're not mic'd. I suppose 300 should do OK... with a little extra headroom. But keep in mind that even 300 watts might not hold its own at a gig (depending on how loud everyone else is). As for cab, I would think a 1x15 should do it. Or have a couple of 1x12's. You only need one for the mic'ing and stage volume. But you also have the 2nd one to bring to gigs without PA support. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 It would help if we new how much $$$ he can spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 Buy as big as he can afford.... 300 watts would be the minimum I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 Buy as big as he can afford.... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jasper383 Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 If you're sure you'll be mic'd everywhere, 300W into just about any 2X10 will be plenty. If you're not sure, then you may want to think 500W into maybe a 2X12 or a 4X10. The variables are endless, and you'll need to do some research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 Buy as big as he can afford.... 300 watts would be the minimum I would think. +1, within reason. I'd say most 3-500 watt heads with a 4x10 or a couple smaller cabs (210 or 112) would work. It kind of depends on how loud you practice. You could get away with a lot less but for gigging, I'd keep the wattage at a minimum of 300. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted January 10, 2009 Members Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey guys, my brother is looking into buying a bass amp after having taken some time off from playing. He'll be playing in my band and we arent sure what size amp to look for. Everything gets mic'd in just about all of the clubs we play so the only concern for volume is when practicing. Can you guys recommend some wattage/speaker configs to look at? The band plays heavy blues rock/old school metal and that sort of thing. Two guitars, bass, drums, vox.Thanks! I play in a band with the exact same configuration (Two guitars, bass, drums, vox) playing pretty much the same sort of music (maybe not much "old school heavy metal).I rehearse thru an old SUNN Concert Bass Amp (about 150 watts RMS) and it plenty more then enough. I'm never past 3 or 4 on the volume playing thru 1 x 15 and a 2 x 10. It has handled a couple of small gigs pretty well, but for a venue of any size at all I'm taking the SUNN 1200S hyrid instead.I agree with others that somewhere around 300 watts min. would be the safer bet....but bottom line is, I think, he should buy as much power and speaker capacity as he can afford. EDIT: You can always turn down, but when you need to bring it, you have to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuiltySparc Posted January 17, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2009 I had totally forgot about this thread. He's looking to spend about $1000. Thanks for the all the info! So 300-500w should be good and go with a 210 and the minimum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted January 17, 2009 Members Share Posted January 17, 2009 I'll sell you a 300 watt 210 combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 17, 2009 Members Share Posted January 17, 2009 300W minimum. I'd say a good 1x15" cab over a 2x10" for your situation ...and I prefer a 2x10". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted January 17, 2009 Members Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have a 200W SS and a 60W all-tube, both are no problem. For live un-mic'd I'd like to have a bit more oomph though. I'd go 4x10 or 1x15 rather than 2x10, but that's just because that's what I'm used to. Never had a 2x10 (though I just bought one for my daughter for non-band practising). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted January 17, 2009 Members Share Posted January 17, 2009 I get by quite well with this at rehearsal with a drummer, singer and two electric guitarists. Ampeg Portabass 228, 200W + 2x8". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted January 17, 2009 Members Share Posted January 17, 2009 I had totally forgot about this thread. He's looking to spend about $1000. Thanks for the all the info!So 300-500w should be good and go with a 210 and the minimum? I like a 2 x 12 myself for a little more bottom if I'm just going with one cab.(But that's just me). The Avatar B212Neo is a great sounding cab and would leave more of the money to put toward the higher powered amp (Again, just my $ .02) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 17, 2009 Members Share Posted January 17, 2009 +1 on the 300 minimum and getting as much as you can afford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted January 18, 2009 Members Share Posted January 18, 2009 i'm rocking a GK 1001RBII through a Peavey 410TVX cab at 8 ohms (350W)... its cheap, works wonders, and gives me a great tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 18, 2009 Members Share Posted January 18, 2009 mmm GK I loved my carvin until I played through a GK hell, tell your brother I'll make him a great deal on a year old carvin bx1200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuiltySparc Posted January 19, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 thanks for the info, he ended up buying one these and likes it a lot. http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/combos/indiv/dc210xlt.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 19, 2009 Members Share Posted January 19, 2009 thanks for the info, he ended up buying one these and likes it a lot.http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/combos/indiv/dc210xlt.asp Those are sweet. I contemplated a Metro, but in combo format, it's just too heavy, and Eden's CS & QC have been mismanaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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