xvincex Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Ok here is the deal, I'm planning to buy a new small bass combo amp to practice here at home. The thing is: - I don't want a 200w amp. - I don't want it to sound HORRIBLE, though I don't mind if it sounds fair, this is just a practice amp. Which eliminates a lot of products since they're all too powerful, or they plain sucks. I'm looking forward 35-50 watts bass amps. Suggestion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerbass Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Check out the Peavey Microbass combo. It is really tiny; about 15W, I think, but has the best bass sound of any combos of that size I have played. The next one up the chain might be good for you too. Remember, it is a practice amp and therefore doesn't sound like a big rig. Your mileage may vary, so remember to test drive first. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 How much dough you wanna spend? I have an Ampeg B210 digital - Perfect size for home and does the work at gigs. I bought it for $700 new. You can plug a cd player into it as well as run headphones out. The Peavey backstage series was always the bedroom standby. reasonable and affordable. Or a POD with a set of Headphones. Behrenger, anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I still don't understand... My favorite practice amp is a set of headphones; I plug my bass or guitar into a SansAmp GT-2, which gets plugged into my computer's Audio-In jack... presto. Play along with MP3's or CD's or just jam. Also, good for recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44 hurts Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I picked up a Peavey Backstage + on e-bay for $78.00 plus shipping. 35W and a good sound for a practice amp. Suits my needs at a reasonable price. Don't look back. You never know what might be gaining on you. - Terry Pratchett: Going Postal A good bass player knows the notes not to play. - Nick St. Nicholas John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I dig my Ampeg B50R 1x12 w/ 50W. 'nuff said. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Consider one of the Roland Bass Cubes. They have digital amp modeling plus headphone & recording outs. You'll get a wide variety of tones for practice plus an excellent modeling preamp for recording. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 I don't know your situation, but I've been practicing through my computer DAW monitors lately. Event PS6's. If you have a little DAW studio with monitors, they work good for practicing quietly. Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Originall posted by getz76 - My favorite practice amp is a set of headphones; I plug my bass or guitar into a SansAmp GT-2, which gets plugged into my computer's Audio-In jack... presto. Play along with MP3's or CD's or just jam. Me too. But lately I've been listening to alot of sattelite music and have heard some tunes I wish I could jam to - I long for a small practice amp. -SWR LA8 looks cool. "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...
getz out Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Originally posted by mattulator: Me too. But lately I've been listening to alot of sattelite music and have heard some tunes I wish I could jam to - I long for a small practice amp.Does the satellite radio have an output you could hook up to your computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOfDoom Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 The SWR LA series amps are pretty nice, the LA8 will fit your description perfectly. -Chris Hobo Libido on MySpace Bipolar Express on MySpace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Does the satellite radio have an output you could hook up to your computer? -getz76 Digital music channels on my TV dish. I need to separate work and playing - at least for now. I need to get my practice setup away from my work space. I wanna hear something and go "COOL!" and get out of this chair and run over and turn on an amp and play. An then, of course, come back to this stinkin' chair. "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...
WCunha Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 What about this . Wade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Ampeg BA-112. Great little practice amp that can gig in small sound situations and just sounds great. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvincex Posted September 3, 2004 Author Share Posted September 3, 2004 I don't wanna spend a loooooot of on a practice amp, considering how much I spent on my gig gear. getz: That SansAmp looks damn interesting, price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2fat Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Check out Yorkville XM50 for great value. www.ethertonswitch.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr M Pulsive Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Peavey Microbass. Good tone in a small, surprisingly loud package. Should be able to find one used around $100. ...simply stating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Peavey Micro, and GK makes (made?) some tiny units - 57pbass has one that sounds great (another of his toys I happened to try one night...). I'm not a big fan of the Ampegs, but I think would be great for what you want. Roland for sure. The amps I really disliked in this category was the SWR LA series and (even worse) the Fender Bassman 60. Good Luck! Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 GK mb150e-112 The prefered small amp IMHO. This is loud small, light, will work as a gig amp in smaller venues. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music-man Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 SWR Workingman's 10. I went through a number of amps (bought and returned) before settling on the WM10 - I've even gigged with it in small clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Originally posted by xvincex: I don't wanna spend a loooooot of on a practice amp, considering how much I spent on my gig gear. getz: That SansAmp looks damn interesting, price?Call Bass Northwest for a price. Mr. M Pulsive - where you been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOfDoom Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Originally posted by music-man: SWR Workingman's 10. I went through a number of amps (bought and returned) before settling on the WM10 - I've even gigged with it in small clubs.I think that is a bit more than he needs for a practice amp, the LA8 is probably the best thing if you want an SWR amp. its 200 at musicians friend, should be able to do a it better at Guitar Center. 35 watts, simple controls, and you can plug a second bass or a CD player into it. To top it all off, it looks kinda cool. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=bass/search/detail/base_pid/482036/ -Chris Hobo Libido on MySpace Bipolar Express on MySpace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music-man Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Originally posted by ChrisOfDoom: I think that is a bit more than he needs for a practice amp, the LA8 is probably the best thing if you want an SWR amp.Maybe so. I just can't stand the way the LA8 sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOfDoom Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Originally posted by music-man: Originally posted by ChrisOfDoom: I think that is a bit more than he needs for a practice amp, the LA8 is probably the best thing if you want an SWR amp.Maybe so. I just can't stand the way the LA8 sounds.I never actually played the 8 now that I think about it, but I do use an LA12 for my practice though. Oh well, just something for our friend to look into. -Chris Hobo Libido on MySpace Bipolar Express on MySpace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 SWR WM10. Wish I still had mine. Gigged at at small venues. Great amp. 80 watts of kick ass. Even handles a low B believe it or not. The SWR LA line - crap. Don't buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I haven't been impressed w/ the SWR LA-8 or LA-12. I haven't played the 15. The WM10 can be had for reasonable $$ used and pops up on eBay semi-regularly. It's small enough for practice, but w/ a DI and quality tone it can do much more (if necessary). Some of the Ampeg combos (besides the B50R that I have) might work, too. Like the BA112, for example. The Eden Nemesis combos are lightweight and louder than you need. However, if you can catch a used one -- snatch it up. Perhaps the 1x12 combo... Also, try searching this forum using the term "practice amp" and see what comes up in past threads. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whacked Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I have a GK Blackline 110 70 watts ($260 at Musician's Friends). its not bad. I got it pretty cheap so cant complain too much. after all, I just use it to practice and was better than the Fender guitar amp I was using :e I'm jonesin to buy a new bigger amp. would love to get a nemesis 210 but seems to be just outta my reach (and the only place it seems I can get one is thru an online store). but been eyeballin a Ashdown MAG 210-300, looking good, just need to find one to hear what its like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 Swr baby blue used, Or GK mb150e-112 used. The pros I have shlepped for use those two for pratice. Pay for it now or find out the shortcomings later. Red Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I just got a Pignose Hog 30 from Musician's Friend for $119+s/h. Sounds pretty darn good, made for bass, Funk Bass switch, headphone jack, extra line in jack, and can run on it's own rechargeable batteries. My rhythm guitarist and I both plugged in and practiced on it. Love the Funk Bass effect. Rated 30 but peaks at 25. Will be taking it down to the beach. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted September 4, 2004 Share Posted September 4, 2004 I'm happy with my Hartke B30. It was only $120, and it sounds pretty good for a practice amp. It is a little on the heavy side for its size though. You would probably be good with a B30 or B20. or even a B15, the one that Hartke has with it's bass starter package. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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