sidonbass Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Need a combo amp. I'm looking at the new Fender bassman 250 watts comes in 2-10s or 1-15. $600.dollars...which is right around my budget. Will be used in med size venues. It sounded great when I played my fretless through it. Nice warm sound is my goal. Others I should consider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attaboy Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 The model I'll link for you is a newer version than I have, but the Peavey Combo 300 has always served me well. Click here for Peavey Combo (edited to reduce page width by putting link under a title) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 What sort of fretless? ABG or a solid-body? Some fretless give a lot of bass and so 10" speakers might be better, other basses are less bass-heavy and they can sound better thru a 15" You got to try them with your bass. "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 If you can find one on Ebay or elsewhere, the absolute best combo amp that I have ever played through was a Peavey Database. 400W amp and 1 15" speaker. It weighed a ton but it sounded great and was loud as all hell. Like all good things to come out of Peavey, they discontinued it. Other favorite combo amps of mine are the SWR Workingman's 15 and the Ampeg B15R. Both throw out a ton of sound and are relatively small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwinH Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I play through a Fener bassman 250 with the 1x15 regularly. I'd say it's ok, but not exactly that great in terms of headroom and being able to eq a sound without really apparent dips in the frequency range. I would suggest the swr wm15 over it. Unfortuneatly, I've only had bad experiences with gk combos in terms of tone, so I could not personally recommend these. The wm15 should fit your price point nicely. www.myspace.com/movementwithoutmotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bear Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I've played both Basman Combos. I think it sounds very good, but it's a bit dark as far as it's core tone goes. If you can see if you can't find a used SWR combo. Mike Bear Artisan-Vocals/Bass Instructor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Percy Jones, of Brand X fame, uses a SWR workingman 15" combo. He's a fretless bassist and he likes the control the combo has in the mids. Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I use a Kustom Groove 115C . It's heavier than hell but it's the best sounding amp I've ever used... Kirk Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I think the Eden Nemesis in it's 1x12 config will fit the bill quite nicely. And tons lighter, with advanced DI and eq functions. "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...
coyote Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 If the Fender sounded best to your ears, go with it! My opinion and the opinions of others don't matter if it works for you. And the Fenders are very good. I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owens hound Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I have the Nemesis NC250 1x15 and think that it sounds great! It is also lighter with advanced DI and eq as davebrownbass mentioned about the 1x12 version. Go with your ears and let them guide you to the right amp for you. (Hopefully your ears and your wallet can work together!!) www.myspace.com/nobandatpresent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisOfDoom Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I play an SWR Workingmans 15 in 2 hard rock bands, and that thing is a beast for the price. Only 160 watts but it keeps up with a half stack guitar amp and a loud drummer fine. The WM 210 is also a good choice, it has a little more umph then the 15 and should turn up used at a good price. Whatever you end up with, good luck! -Chris Hobo Libido on MySpace Bipolar Express on MySpace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebrownbass Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Originally posted by owen's hound: I have the Nemesis NC250 1x15 and think that it sounds great! It is also lighter with advanced DI and eq as davebrownbass mentioned about the 1x12 version. Go with your ears and let them guide you to the right amp for you. (Hopefully your ears and your wallet can work together!!) Aargh!!!! I meant to say the 115; they don't make a 112 version. You need to give it a listen before you plomp down the cash on something else. "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...
owens hound Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Eden does have a 2x12 that is 320 watts, I sure it sounds good too, but might be more expensive due to more watts. www.myspace.com/nobandatpresent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny B Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I have the same question, but am leaning towards Ampeg ba115hp. I'm playing an Ibanez in a classic rock/hard rock cover band. On that same token, the sound engineer is just going to plug in a DI anyway. Why can't I use a small combo for mid to large venues? www.myspace.com/analogdistortion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloclo Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 don't know how much it costs over there but maybe the ashdown 307 watts RMS MAG C115-300 combo? it wheighs only 30 kilos! http://www.ashdownmusic.co.uk/bass/products/MAGC115300.jpg happy hunting Marvelas Something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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