Farfetched Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I got all my gear ripped off about a week ago, which isn't too bad since I was planning on upgrading anyways. I was thinking of picking up either an active fender J or a geddy lee jazz. The amp I'm not too sure of. I'll probably spend around 3-500 on it. I won't be gigging, so all I need is something to practice on. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 something to practice at home? Or with mates? Sorry to hear about your gear. www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farfetched Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Mostly just to practice at home, maybe with friends. Not looking for something too loud. More something with good sound quality than loudness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I assume you are talking about the MIM Deluxe Jazz??? The Geddy Lee is MIJ and maybe a little higher quality but also more $$$$$.. Soundwise they are probably very close. Personally I don't care for the GL's black inlays but that is just me. The amp you get will probably do more to effect your sound than the bass you choose. Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farfetched Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 yea the MIM one. i'm leaning towards the geddy, but yea the amp is main concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Check out this page. Click on each one and check the user reviews. Let us know what you decide on. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I would say a Roland Cube 100. I played through one again today at a store and really liked it. I used to have one. I still would except I needed a little more volume. I really wanted that amp to be enough but I went with a Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0-10T combo. But really, if you aren't going to gig (and I did gig with it) I think it's a great amp. I also played a Geddy Lee today - with the Cube 100 - and that would be a great little set up for home, friends and even small gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Try out the blue cab by warwick they come in 15w 30w and 60w, cheap great sound and they come with the tilt back feature. www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottom End Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I'd go with the Roland Bass Micro Cube, loud enough to play with others (unless they're on 11), compact, 10 or so FX, drum tracks for home practice/accompaniment, battery or AC power, all for less than $250. Try it out, you'll be impressed. "Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me.'-Hamlet Guitar solos last 30 seconds, the bass line lasts for the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 + 1 on the Roland Cube 100 Rocky "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 If Guitar Center carries the new Acoustic line in Canada it's worth a look. A used Nemesis NC210 is a great amp, usually well within your price range. Sorry to hear about the theft. Have fun shopping! - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I finally took my Line6 Studio 110 to rehearsal because I liked the tone so much and yep, it keeps up with the drummer just fine. Looky heeyah. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm not a big fan of Roland's bass cubes. For your consideration, if you're just looking for seomthing to practice with: SWR LA combos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I've been using a Roland Bass Cube 60 for over 30 years. I use it for teaching, practicing, and for jazz and folk gigs. It's not quite enough for a four piece rock band and it doesn't have "hi-fi" tone, but it has served my purposes well. I'm sure that the newer model is more bettah. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm not a big fan of Roland's bass cubes. For your consideration, if you're just looking for seomthing to practice with: SWR LA combos Davio!! Shame on you!! Have you ever played through one of those hunks-o-crap?! I'de get better tone fartin' in a hollow log! Seriously, I played all 3 of those and all the Behringer and GK Backline combos and the LA series sounded the worst of all of them. Tinny and twanky and impossible to get balls out of. Now, if you can land an older used WorkingMans 10 or 12 you're onto something. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'd get better tone fartin' in a hollow log! Could you record that with a sampler and then trigger it with a pedal? Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I have not played the LA series. Just looking through pages of practice amps online I figured those might be decent since I've liked some bigger SWR combos I've played. I guess the biggest fault I can find with the Bass Cube is the amp modeling and effects which isn't really a fault if you'll use something like that. I just don't particularly like built in effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I guess the biggest fault I can find with the Bass Cube is the amp modeling and effects which isn't really a fault if you'll use something like that. I just don't particularly like built in effects. I thought the effects were pretty good, at least very usable. If it were a little louder I'd still be using it instead of my Shuttle. One weird thing is that when you plug an extension speaker in, it stays at 100 watts. Not like most amps where adding a cab will increase the wattage. Odd. Still, if I found a great deal on a used one, I might buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Yeah - not everybody uses effects and the built ins can be confounding. When I first got the Line6 it took awhile to get the sound right but now I can just plug and play without hauling my pedal. It's nice. Jeremy - I'll get to work on that sample for ya but you have to promise to use it at a gig. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farfetched Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 I went to the local music store. Pretty slim pickings. The only real deal that I was considering was picking up a yorkville xs400h head for 300 then getting a cheap cab later. probably a little overkill. should i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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