Buying my first bass amplifier, five possible

Narrie · #1 05-19-2011, 03:22 AM

Hi,

I'm gonna buy my first bass amp in the coming days and I was wondering if somebody have any experience with any of these I have listed here?

In my shop, the Behringer costs about the same as those below. I guess it's on sale or something. Is it a good buy? I see it's a head, not a combo amp. What's the difference between it and a combo? I'm not buying an amp from Amazon, I just think it's a great place to show you guys the products.

Behringer BVT5500H 550W
Amazon.com: Behringer BVT5500H 550-watt Bass Amplifier Head with VTC Tube Modeling and Voicing Selector: Musical Instruments

Fender Rumble 30
Amazon.com: Fender Rumble 30 Bass Amplifier: Musical Instruments

Peavey 110
Amazon.com: Peavey MAX 110 Bass Combo Amplifier 20 Watts 1x10in Speaker: Musical Instruments

Line6 Low Down LD15
Amazon.com: Line 6 Low Down LD15 Bass Amp: Musical Instruments

EBS Classic Session 60
Amazon.com: EBS Classic Session 60 Combo - 60 W Tiltback Bass: Musical Instruments

This is gonna be my first bass amp, the bass I've bought is a Samick PMB-175.

- Narrie

JulienJeff · #2 05-19-2011, 03:28 AM

A head alone isn't working. You need a cab with it.
What's the purpose of the amp ? playing alone, home, or playing in a band ? If so, what type of band (style, how the drummer plays, what's the watt rating of the guitarist's amps, etc.).

Narrie · #3 05-19-2011, 03:36 AM

I guess we can exclude the head then.

Primarily practicing at home at first and jamming with a couple of friends. The drummer plays quite loud sometimes, I wanna keep up with him.

For now, it's just me and my friend on drums. We shall play Rock, funk and metal.

blastjv · #4 05-19-2011, 04:39 AM

Most of those wouldn't even come close to being able to jam with a drummer. I guess the EBS is your best shot out of those. I would suggest an Acoustic B20 for playing at home, and then watch craigslist in your area for bigger stuff you can afford.

-JV

Narrie · #5 05-19-2011, 04:54 AM

I see. I also think the would have been nice. I guess I could stretch my budget a little further, but not much. I'm from norway and the prices are not the same here as in the US. It's MUCH more expensive here.

What about this Line 6 Low Down Studio 110?
Amazon.com: Line 6 Low Down Studio 110 Amp: Musical Instruments

or the Laney Richter RB3 65W?
Laney RB3 65w Bass Combo - Nevada Music

dezspet · #6 05-19-2011, 04:54 AM

For practising the EBS is far the best choice.
For jamming with a drummer none of them will work. You need a much bigger rig.
If you can afford it, a Markbass Mini CMD 121 P can be good for both purposes.

Downunderwonder · #7 05-19-2011, 05:11 AM

If you're jamming with a drummer and you're any good it won't be very long before you will be forming a band and no practice amp will do the job. Used gear is where it's at for loud and cheap.

Used 4x10 or much better two used 2x10's, a cheap preamp and a cheap power amplifier. You can get a used sansamp VT off the classifieds and mailed to Norway for very cheap preamp. Quality older power amps are getting a lot cheaper lately with all the new lightweight amps replacing them.

**Staccato** · #8 05-19-2011, 05:22 AM

The Fender for the 30 watts, kickback feature, CD input, and headphone jack.