Any recommndations?

JoshB8116 · #1 08-13-2010, 01:16 PM

Basically, when i started playing bass i got an "all included" starter set type thing with a guitar, amp, lead, bag etc. I've upgraded my bass (now own an Epiphone Thunderbird which i LOVE) but i still have the original amp from the set. It's made by Stagg and it's pretty crappy to be honest. I could be joining a band fairly soon so i'm looking for a new amp, one that can handle a lot of low end and just has all round good performance. Any recommendations anyone has will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

lomo · #2 08-13-2010, 01:21 PM

Buy used. Budget?

KramerBassFan · #3 08-13-2010, 01:22 PM

+1

Where are you?

Your craigslist would be a good recommendation.

And how much will you spend?

JoshB8116 · #4 08-13-2010, 01:23 PM

Sorry. I meant to include that in the original post. Probably up to about £300-£350.

tdub0199 · #5 08-13-2010, 01:23 PM

Budget?
Combo or head + cab/s?
SS or Tube?

JoshB8116 · #6 08-13-2010, 01:48 PM

Im not fussed what i get tbh, as long as i can afford it and it sounds good. Those are my only two criteria.

RickenBoogie · #7 08-13-2010, 03:08 PM

That makes it easy then, right? You have a budget, so go try out some amps, and buy the one you like within your budget.

BucardoBass · #8 08-14-2010, 04:12 PM

Try this, you won't regret it (100 W combo)

http://www.thomann.de/gb/ampeg_ba115_bass_combo.htm

If you need more watts:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_magc115300.htm

Hope it helps!

JoshB8116 · #9 08-20-2010, 11:47 AM

Certainly did help. Thank you very much.