Help me pick an amp...

[steve_man]

Hi guys.

 

I'm looking for a new bass amp, and need your advice. I lead worship at our youth services at church, and since i took over, we have been running the bass through the system...which sounds awful. So, I need a good bass combo that's on the cheaper end of the scale. 15" sub, at least 100 watts, and deep, nice sound. I really like the sound of some of Fender's stuff, Peavey TNT, etc. Just want plenty of bass. I used to have an Ashdown, and it was okay, but didn't have the low end that I was looking for. So, here's a couple of models that I'm looking at. Tell me what you think.

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yorkville-BassMaster-XM100C-Combo-?sku=480953

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Rumble-100-Bass-Combo?sku=480721

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/GallienKrueger-Brat-Pack-HalfStack-Bass-Amp-Package?sku=482546

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Crate-BT100-Bass-Combo-Amp?sku=487803

 

Need to keep it in the $300 ball park...

[guitargod0dmw]

Why does the bass sound awful going through the PA? How are you running this setup?

 

Unless you've got a tiny system that can't handle bass frequencies, I would suspect that you've got other problems.

[mlwarriner]

of those choices, i'd probably go with the fender. second choice would be the yorkie.

 

or, dig around on ebay/in the classified ads and get ahold of a used ampeg B100R combo.

 

very nice for the price.

[Optimus Prime]

Since I've spent some time with it and got the settings right for my Bass-Drive, I'm liking my new Ashdown.

[PaulyWally]

Why does the bass sound awful going through the PA? How are you running this setup?

 

+13

 

What are you running in your PA setup?

[RoboChrist]

I recently tried out an Ampeg BA300 and it impressed the hell out of me. I don't care if it's made in China, it sounded great to me and I'm picky about gear.

[mrcrow]

 

Why does the bass sound awful going through the PA? How are you running this setup? Unless you've got a tiny system that can't handle bass frequencies, I would suspect that you've got other problems.

 

 

 

its a thing about worship bands playing live...pa systems seem to get clogged up with us playing against keyboards and synths..and the congregation really needs to hear clarity and space around the worship leaders vocals some of which arent words to the song....

my condolences on that as i have been dropped out of many pa's by worship leaders and keyboard leaders

i live with it and would suggest a 15" 300W combo..ashdown etc

i use a 12" swr 100w which is enough ..just..but use the sansamp bddi to warm up the sound..

if i was to change it would be to head and cab...imho that is more versatile..

and in effect is more practical to keep the head close by..

 

i would check out the bddi and a compressor...worship CD's are based on well compressed warmth...and that is what i found congregations can sing to...they may have the CD at home and probably dont take to an in your face middle tone cutting through...although i do it occassionally..with some boogie sounds..

 

best of luck

[steve_man]

Ended up getting the Fender. Should be in next week. Thanks guys.