JDL Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Hey fellow bassists. I was wondering what you think the ULTIMATE bass combo is, between $0-$1,000. It doesn't matter what you'd use it for, just tell us your personal favorite, and why you like it so much. Feel free to post pics, links, etc. Peace, JDL JDL on Purevolume Bird\'s Eye View on Purevolume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Hi JDL,the selection of equipment available in my town is limited so I do not have the opportunity to try out a wide variety of amplifiers. So I don't know about "the ultimate". However, I recently bought an Ampeg BA115HP. It has many good features such as built in tuner and DI line out to name a few. Its controls are simple and there are a variety of tones available. It doesn't seem to get very loud for a 200 watt amplifier but I think it is good enough for rehearsals and most of the small venues which are common around here. I also have to admit that I have always wanted to own an Ampeg amplifier ( visions of SVTs dance through my head! )I paid about $600 for it and I am glad to have it.I expect to get many years of service from it. Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDL Posted June 29, 2003 Author Share Posted June 29, 2003 Yes. I am also in favor towards Ampeg. I can't get around that tone, and those looks . Right now, I have a Peavey TKO 80, which is sufficient for now. Anyone else? JDL on Purevolume Bird\'s Eye View on Purevolume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 I haven't played them all by any means. I do like SWR very much. I have a Working Man's 10 that does so many things for me. You can't play a big room with a big band, but I use mine for rehearsals all the time. I also have used it as my amp in little 4 piece combos for restaurant/coffee house type gigs. It handles my low B amazingly well. It's 80 watts into a 10" with a horn. Aural Enhansor, Bass, Mid, Treble. DI out, tuner out. Everything you need. Weighs about 40 lbs. I highly recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Orr Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 I haven't used it personally, but I hear Euphonic Audio's combos are pretty awesome. Mainly for their flat "or as close to flat) responce curve and mighty sound from a small package. The only combo I played on were the ones in my high school. (Up until high school, I only practiced on a reel-to-reel Tubes are great!!!) And even those were Harke 2115(I think that model is right) Decent combos, still working after the abusiveness of the kids there (I heard a tale of someone leaving a Fender Jazz just sitting on the floor of a bus ... needless to say I cried). groove, v. Inflected Form(s): grooved; groov·ing transitive senses:1a.to make a groove in;1b.to join by a groove;2.to perfect by repeated practice;3.to throw (a pitch) in the groove intransitive senses:1.to become joined or fitted by a groove;2.to form a groove;3.to enjoy oneself intensely;4.to interact harmoniously - groov·er noun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humabass Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Eden Metro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWBass Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 You may want to check out that new Fender 400 bass amp! www.myspace.com/thefunkfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davich Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 It's very subjective, depending on the music. You might try to test it by yourself in nearby stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Check out the Nemesis NC-210P; 225 watt amp, standard features, and (2) 10" speakers with a horn. VERY loud, good sounding amp. And, it's only 47 lbs. This is the biggest secret in modestly priced combo-amplifiers for under $600 new. Imagine, a 210 combo amplifier that weighs less than the average 210 cabinet! I love the SWR Super Redhead, but it weighs too much. I'm not wimpy, just lazy. Maury Spadoto Hoboken, NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLoy Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 The Euphonic Audio iAmp 800 http://www.euphonicaudio.com/iamp800combo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETE_COMBS Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Try any Carvin amps,I tryed one and loved the sound. Pete Combs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted June 29, 2003 Share Posted June 29, 2003 Boy, there's a lot of amps for different purposes. I use that Gallien Krueger MBE 150, and the Acoustic Image Contra. And the Eden Nemesis 2x10...which I agree is a bargain. Some of the Ashdown amps are probably bargains too. I have heard about the EA combos are prone to blowing speakers mid-gig...that can't be good. I really thought I'd like one. You can't say ultimate. I have 3, all maximized for specific needs of my playing. Everything involves trade-offs. Always. "Let's raise the level of this conversation" -- Jeremy Cohen, in the Picasso Thread. Still spendin' that political capital far faster than I can earn it...stretched way out on a limb here and looking for a better interest rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwick Fan Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 I use an Ampeg BA115 (100 watt) that I paid $450 for brand new. Nice sound and alot of amp for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted June 30, 2003 Share Posted June 30, 2003 Well, I've gotta chime in with the ol' SWR Workingman's 10. Best bang for the buck out there in my humble opinion. http://www.identity5.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanYmaL X Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 My Carvin r1000 on in combination with my avatar 4x10 and my 1x18.. now thats a combo... but seriously, for a combo, the ones that I liked the best in my search for 'the amp' were the SWR combo's (any model but especially the super redhead)and the funky peavey with the effects, the BAM 2x10, with the fender 400 a close third. but an ideal combo is small enough to pack around but powerful enough to do the job... and my r1000 and 4x10 cab are not all that much bigger than the fender 400... so...? DX Aerodyne Jazz Deluxe Pod X3 Live Roland Bolt-60 (modified) Genz Benz GBE250-C 2x10 Acoustic 2x12 cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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