Bass players! Amp question.

[The Golden Boy]

Re: Bass players! Amp question.

If it were me, I'd look for one of the old Seymour Duncan 300x300w heads. I've got two of them, and the most I paid for one was $200. Excellent head, really versatile, and it doesn't sound like it's all solid state.

Drawbacks

- it's old, so finding one is a bear.

-it's heavy- there's a lot of transformer iron in those things.

GK 800's are all over the place, and they're pretty cheap. They'll last you a good long time, as long as you pay attention to the impedance of your load.

 

[Forbes]

Re: Bass players! Amp question.

I'm not normally a fan of Behringer stuff but the BX1200 is a pretty nice piece of kit.

I know 2 guys with this amp, solid and good sounding amp, with a fair bit of power to boot, if i wanted a bass amp, this is what id get. Also the strange shape allows it to be kicked back so its facing upwards like a monitor, very nice bass amp.

 

[Antihero]

Re: Bass players! Amp question.

The Crate BX 100 is a pretty good amp for the money. A 15 inch speaker, 100 watts, and 8 band EQ and they go for a little under 200 used.

 

[LquidSound]

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I like Peavey TNT but that might be more Id have to check.

 

[BASSMAN64]

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As was mentioned Ampeg and Warwick are excellent choices. I also like Trace Elliot stuff. And your buddy can pick one up on ebay, pretty cheap. It really depends on what kind sound he looking to get.

 

[Erlend_G]

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I'd stay away from Peavey and SWR!!!

For a good, cheap combo, i'd get a used Hartke Kickback 15, or similar.

 

[GuitarGuru88]

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Thanks guys! Anyone else want to chime in?

Crate BT100! my bro has it and its loud and i think its cheaper than the price specified they also have cabs too

http://crateamps.com/html/series.cfm?sid=9

 

[TonyBar3]

Re: Bass players! Amp question.

I'm going to be shot for this, but I'm recommending a Behringer Amp. It's the BX1200.

120W
1 X 12 (Aluminum Cone)


http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/480675/

I would check it out if I were your friend.

$200, it's cheap and I own one for messing around and it gets loud and holds it's tone. It's basically a hartke rip off, but it's great for the money.