Best Bass practice amp under $200

Conaanthebarbar · #1 12-09-2009, 05:10 PM

Hey everyone, this is my first talk bass post. Im looking for a good sounding new OR used 50-100 watt bass amp for under $200. Whats your favorite practice amp?

Armbruster · #2 12-09-2009, 05:38 PM

I'd take a look at the Cafe Walter HA-1, and a good pair of big headphones. I think that'd be the perfect private practice setup.

PappaK · #3 12-09-2009, 06:24 PM

I've been looking for the same... and although I haven't tried it, this looks cool:

http://www.behringer.de/EN/Products/BXL450.aspx

$149 at MF
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....mbo?sku=481100

I like the idea of the two RCA inputs for your external music player.

Eden and Gallien-Krueger each make one at $199.

I'm sure you can't go wrong with any of these.

Good luck!

Conaanthebarbar · #4 12-09-2009, 07:09 PM

I have a nemesis N28S which I hate and I'm trying to sell it in hopes of getting the Gallien Krueger Backline 110

MNAirHead · #5 12-09-2009, 07:11 PM

small mixer and quality headphones.

MNAirHead · #6 12-09-2009, 07:12 PM

in the real amp world... tons of options.. my little 50 cost $50 on craigslist.

Amps really don't start rocking till they get bigger.

pica · #7 12-09-2009, 07:18 PM

I've got a Fender Rumble Amp. It's 15 watts with an 8" speaker. It's not much but it's good enough to practice with.

Mike19 · #8 12-09-2009, 07:42 PM

Peavey Max112: 30 watts x 12" for $199 new. I have the smaller Max 158 (15 watts x 8") and its surprisinigly loud.

I don't think there are many combos out there w/ at least 50 watts for less than $200 new.

PappaK · #9 12-09-2009, 08:14 PM

90-watts and $199 at MF:

http://www.behringer.de/EN/Products/BXL900.aspx

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....mbo?sku=481099

squashedOpossum · #10 12-09-2009, 08:31 PM

If it's truly a personal PRACTICE amp you're looking for (read: not intended for use with your garage metal band), check out the Acoustic B20. Don't let the wattage listing fool you-- it will get plenty loud for a personal practice amp. And you're not going to find better tone for under $200.

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ier?sku=481622

MikeGee · #11 12-09-2009, 08:47 PM

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-S...48-i1421826.gc

Here is my vote. I have the older sw35. 10 in with a tweeter 35watts. It's louder than it is on paper. With some eq tweaking it is loud enough to be heard over a drummer and a guitarist using a crate combo with FX. Great tone and loud and low.

PappaK · #12 12-09-2009, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squashedOpossum

If it's truly a personal PRACTICE amp you're looking for (read: not intended for use with your garage metal band), check out the Acoustic B20. Don't let the wattage listing fool you-- it will get plenty loud for a personal practice amp. And you're not going to find better tone for under $200.

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....ier?sku=481622

oooo... I like. Very sexy... and has a line in for the 'ole iPod.

Conaanthebarbar · #13 12-09-2009, 08:57 PM

I found a 35 watt Hartke 110 combo with an XLR direct out an effects loops, and an aluminium speaker for $150. That sounds like a good deal to me, although I've never played a Hartke amp in my life!

Conaanthebarbar · #14 12-09-2009, 08:58 PM

***Its on craigslist