$300... 50w tube combo amp

[CannyBusDriver]

The Kustom Deep End de50, 50 watt tube combo amp sounds pretty great on paper.

YouTube - Kustom Amplification DE 50 Amplifier

But, do any of you own one and could comment on the quality, tone, and volume of this amp?

Can it handle playing with drums?

[Antares]

It seems like its just a tube preamp.

50 watts solid state, isnt likely to be enough to play with a drummer, unless he plays really light.

[CannyBusDriver]

ahh, i knew it sounded a little too good to be true. Is it a good bass amp though? I am torn between an Orange 50bxt and this Kustom de50.

[Antares]

Originally Posted by CannyBusDriver

ahh, i knew it sounded a little too good to be true. Is it a good bass amp though? I am torn between an Orange 50bxt and this Kustom de50.

That i coudnt tell ya. I havent played either. That being said, from the video, seems like it has some nice features for a good practice amp.

[seungkoo]

i saw a used one at guitar center for $99.99. It looked pretty cool since you can see the tube in the front but besides that 50w only good for pratices.

[CannyBusDriver]

jeez, 99 dollars? these bass amps cost like 300 new.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by CannyBusDriver

jeez, 99 dollars? these bass amps cost like 300 new.

that should tell you something.

for $300 you should at least get a 100w combo.

[CannyBusDriver]

hmm, maybe i should get a 100 watt. But Orange's 100w is around 400, and i dont want a 100w Ampeg combo.

Do you know if 80 watt amps can hold up to drummers? I like the Trace Elliot BLX-80. I've seen one for about 260, and that seems like quite a deal for one of these.

[KramerBassFan]

I recommend you avoid a new one entirely, and get a used Peavey 100w+ 1x15 amp. It'll be much cheaper, louder, and last longer.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by CannyBusDriver

hmm, maybe i should get a 100 watt. But Orange's 100w is around 400, and i dont want a 100w Ampeg combo.

what don't you like about it?

anyway, if a combo has a 115 or 210 in it, it stands a lot better chance of working for you than one with a 112, unless you go way up in price. if i were you, i'd start looking at the used market, because really, i consider the ba115 about as good as it gets at the $300 mark.

[faceinbass]

Originally Posted by KramerBassFan

I recommend you avoid a new one entirely, and get a used Peavey 100w+ 1x15 amp. It'll be much cheaper, louder, and last longer.

This.

or if you HAVE to have a combo...



My friend has one and it sounds excellent for 349.00 new.
Used price would fit your bill nicely.