Cheap Nice Gig Amp

[logdawg2u4u]

What is a good solid amp that is cheap and desired for a rock bassist?

[Windreaper]

GK Backline 600 /thread

[Col Pruse]

ask and ye shall receive!

[Bass_Pounder]

Not even close to having enough info to give a meaningful response.


What size venues ?

How many other guitarists ?

What types/size amps are they using ?

Light touch or heavy handed drummer ?

What cabs do you already have ?

[logdawg2u4u]

Originally Posted by Bass_Pounder

Not even close to having enough info to give a meaningful response.

What size venues ?
100 people ish

How many other guitarists ?
2
What types/size amps are they using ?
Loud fender blues deluxe, the other is into our PA
Light touch or heavy handed drummer ?
Heavy
What cabs do you already have ?
I need a cab too

Answer above

[Ironderby]

I got a peavey 410tvx which is only £275 (uk) so quite cheap, built like a brick and you can get any sound out of it, then i just found a used ashdown little giant head off ebay. You will struggle to find a CHEAP rig thats any good, unless someone is giving you a good deal or you are lucky. any used rig of decency will set you back about £500

[Bass_Pounder]

IMO - I would say to go with:

An amp of your choosing that gives 300-500 watts

A 4X10, or 2X15, or 2X12 cab of your choosing.


Already mentioned above was the GK Backline, and the Peavey 410tvx - both suitable pieces of equipment.

To get the best bang for your buck, I would try buying used either from Craigslist or from the TB classified section. Plenty of great gear available from Peavey, GK, Hartke, Carvin, etc.

Try out all you can at a local music shop, or make the effort to get out to some local shows in your area and see/listen to what others in your genre are playing to get a starting point.

In the end, only you can choose with your ears what sounds good to you.

[RickenBoogie]

+1 shop used, head 300-500 watts, paired with at least a 410, 215, or 212.