Members poomwah Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 is it worth it? is it a good idea? I have a behringer ultrabass 4500, it has plenty of power, it just doesn't have much in the way of sound shaping, and it doesn't have a preamp built in. So I was wonering if I should get a seperate preamp with an eq. maybe a tube preamp? maybe one of those behringer v-amp effect/preamp deals. Would this help my rig be more versatile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 If you're looking for good tone, you might want to consider getting something other than Behringer. Some HCBFers like Behringer gear, but as a rule it doesn't get much love. Many of the designs are shameless rip-offs of quality gear, and the specs fall short in my experience. I know some folks here run a Sansamp BDDI (or such like) > power amp > cab(s) for good effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm not familiar with the Behringer amp you are talking about but every bass amp consists of a power section (for volume) and a pre amp section (for tone shaping). I'm guessing your amp has both. If you aren't happy with the sound, I'm not sure any amount of pedals or pre's are going to help you. My advice is not to scrimp on the amp. Save up some dough while you are playing and get something decent (read: not Behringer ). Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Aussie Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 Sadly, mate, experience tells me you cant polish a turd. Behringer is good stuff to start with and everyone will have their own behrnger story to tell you. Stick with it, save your pennies, and buy what you really want when you can. It will be much more rewarding in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tlaloc Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 that's just the head, correct? What cab(s) are you using with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 thank you for saving me some money and head aches guys :] I really appreciate it. I got the behringer last year because the deal they offered me when i bought my bass, if I got the bass AND the behringer, they knocked enough off of both of them that basically it was like paying 50 bucks for the behringer. And at the time all I had was a screwed up carvin probass 300, which was a cool amp, still have it actually, but its got a loud hiss in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Aussie Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I really appreciate it. I got the behringer last year because the deal they offered me when i bought my bass, if I got the bass AND the behringer, they knocked enough off of both of them that basically it was like paying 50 bucks for the behringer. And at the time all I had was a screwed up carvin probass 300, which was a cool amp, still have it actually, but its got a loud hiss in it. This forum is all about giving you GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) resist as much as you can. i have some behringer gear and despite parts of it being a bit {censored}ty, it still works after about ten years. Resist, resist, resist and work out a plan to get the rig you really want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 well, I have to be realistic about the rig I want, I'm on disability, so I don't anticipate ever being able to afford the swr, or an ampeg svt no matter how long I save up.oh, yes, the behringer is just the amp, my cabinets are carvins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tlaloc Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 This forum is all about giving you GAS (gear acquisition syndrome) resist as much as you can. i have some behringer gear and despite parts of it being a bit {censored}ty, it still works after about ten years. Resist, resist, resist and work out a plan to get the rig you really want. Yeah that is quite true about this forum. Very GAS inducing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Aussie Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 well, I have to be realistic about the rig I want, I'm on disability, so I don't anticipate ever being able to afford the swr, or an ampeg svt no matter how long I save up.oh, yes, the behringer is just the amp, my cabinets are carvins Ok, so are you gigging or is it for home use, church, coffee shops, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 home right now. I'm looking for a band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xXSOURCEXx Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 Yeah that is quite true about this forum. Very GAS inducing! They have me wanting to ditch the ampeg and go for an Eden cab/GK 1001RB right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scary Bill Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 They have me wanting to ditch the ampeg and go for an Eden cab/GK 1001RB right now.... GK 1001 are pretty nice:poke: I like Eden cabs,too:thu: It will be loud. Sorry, I am probably not helping now an I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scary Bill Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 is it worth it? is it a good idea? I have a behringer ultrabass 4500, it has plenty of power, it just doesn't have much in the way of sound shaping, and it doesn't have a preamp built in. So I was wonering if I should get a seperate preamp with an eq. maybe a tube preamp? maybe one of those behringer v-amp effect/preamp deals. Would this help my rig be more versatile? Back on topic, what doesn't you amp do for you now? What sound are you looking for? For $50 I would play the hell out of any amp that turns on. It sounds great for practice anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basste Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 i don't know about your budget, but if your cabs are good, you can perhaps find a used GK 400 RB head ? And you would have a pretty cool rig.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xXSOURCEXx Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 GK 1001 are pretty nice:poke: I like Eden cabs,too:thu: It will be loud. Sorry, I am probably not helping now an I? :evil:EVIL EVIL BASTAGE!!!!! Time to talk to my CFO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scary Bill Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I knew I could help:wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members parsons Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I have a Behringher Bass V-Amp in my backup rack. I dont really use it for a whole lot other than the tuner thats built in right now. It works alright for recording. When I used to use it live, it sounded alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted January 21, 2008 CMS Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 is it worth it? is it a good idea? I have a behringer ultrabass 4500, it has plenty of power, it just doesn't have much in the way of sound shaping, and it doesn't have a preamp built in. It's got a preamp, just not one that you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueEcho811 Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 The new behringer v-amp 2 Got one over christmas and I love it, gives me just about any sound I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 it doesn't have a preamp built in So what are all of those EQ knobs called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 Back on topic, what doesn't you amp do for you now? What sound are you looking for?For $50 I would play the hell out of any amp that turns on. It sounds great for practice anyways. I'm going for an allen woody type sound. he played through tube amps, so I was hoping that a tube preamp might get me closer to that sound. my budget would be about 250 right now. 350 if I sell the behringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlueEcho811 Posted January 21, 2008 Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm going for an allen woody type sound. he played through tube amps, so I was hoping that a tube preamp might get me closer to that sound. my budget would be about 250 right now. 350 if I sell the behringer dude like I said, behringer v-amp 2... $99 on MF... it has sick tube preamp settings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poomwah Posted January 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2008 So what are all of those EQ knobs called? sorry I just looked at the way I worded that. I meant it doesnt have a decent preamp with a built in parametric eq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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