Best new combo amp for under $300

rollyolly · #1 12-09-2011, 09:58 AM

I'm a semi-beginner, and I don't any drummers, so it's probably fine if it's less than 100 watts. I'm into mostly funk, indie rock, soul, classic rock. My bass is an Ibanez SR500 and I think I'd like an amp that will warm up it's tone a little.

I'm only looking for recommendations on new amps, since I need one fast and can't wait for a specific used model to hit the market.

Thanks!

krstko · #2 12-09-2011, 10:03 AM

try Ampeg BA115 or BA112 ..really nice amps, you can get nice tone and you can get them used and really cheap

RickenBoogie · #3 12-09-2011, 12:54 PM

Go out and play what you can find. Buy what you like best.

tdub0199 · #4 12-09-2011, 01:00 PM

Gallien Krueger MB112 is around $300.00

cthomas5200 · #5 12-23-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Go out and play what you can find. Buy what you like best.

+1

Best advice I ever saw on TB was set all the amps tone controls flat (straight io at 12 o'clock) and buy the one that sounds right to you. For me it is GK, but I also have friends that don't like GK. Buy the one YOU like.

MontzterMash · #6 12-23-2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Go out and play what you can find. Buy what you like best.

Yup.

For me, it was the Acoustic B20 and GK MB112, and I ended up with the GK. Glad I waited until I found an amp I loved - when you do, you'll play that much more.