Favorite Room Amps Under $200

[cassius987]

Now that my "real gear" stays at the rehearsal space I practice 99% through my computer using GarageBand. Definitely a fun way to practice and has some advantages nothing else really does, but it also comes with some limitations. Sometimes I just want to do the good ol' room combo amp thing.

For those experienced in this area or also interested what are some of the amps you have found to be reliable and worth their price tag? I'm looking at anything under $200 really. I'm sure the used market has got to be pretty good for this stuff too.

Some of the stuff that's caught my eye already are the Fender Rumble 15 V2, Peavey Max 158, and... well as far as new gear goes that's it. Any better ideas?

[seungkoo]

look for a used ba112

[Din Of Win]

Just look for cheep CraigsList stuff.

1x10, 1x12, and 1x15 practice amps come up on CL for less than $200 all. the. time.

I got my Gibson b45s 1x12 combo for $40. It doesn't sound GREAT, but perfect for home use.

[blastjv]

I chime in on ALL the threads like this with a big - Acoustic B20!!!!! You can find them on Craigslist pretty easily for about $75 (grabbed mine for $50), but even at $150 new, they're a great little amp that does NOT sound like a 'little amp' at all!!!

-John

[IntrepidCellist]

Line 6 Studio 110s used are regularly under $200. Also, the little Acoustic microstack sounds pretty awesome too.

[seungkoo]

Originally Posted by blastjv

I chime in on ALL the threads like this with a big - Acoustic B20!!!!! You can find them on Craigslist pretty easily for about $75 (grabbed mine for $50), but even at $150 new, they're a great little amp that does NOT sound like a 'little amp' at all!!!

-John

+1 I had one of these and they do sound BIG for a little practice amp. I bought mine for $50 used at guitar center

[zachoff]

The Roland Cube 30 is my favorite practice combo. You'd have to go used to sub $200 though.

[Martin89]

Originally Posted by cassius987

Now that my "real gear" stays at the rehearsal space I practice 99% through my computer using GarageBand. Definitely a fun way to practice and has some advantages nothing else really does, but it also comes with some limitations. Sometimes I just want to do the good ol' room combo amp thing.

For those experienced in this area or also interested what are some of the amps you have found to be reliable and worth their price tag? I'm looking at anything under $200 really. I'm sure the used market has got to be pretty good for this stuff too.

Some of the stuff that's caught my eye already are the Fender Rumble 15 V2, Peavey Max 158, and... well as far as new gear goes that's it. Any better ideas?

I've heard great things about the rumble 15 from my buddies that have them and love my peavey guitar amp so both of those would be fine, if you look around you might be able to find a rumble 60 on closeout(they discontinued the model) for $200 and would work for small gigwork too. This thread has sparked my interest in the b20 though...

[Staccato]

Originally Posted by zachoff

The Roland Cube 30 is my favorite practice combo. You'd have to go used to sub $200 though.

Roland Bass Cube 30, pre-owned, and $120 in a local store. It didn't look used, and was obviously a closet queen. Street price is $300.

[Bassdirty]

I got my Acoustic B200 for $199(Used).Very nice for practice.Heck..its very nice period.

[strost]

Originally Posted by IntrepidCellist

Line 6 Studio 110s used are regularly under $200. Also, the little Acoustic microstack sounds pretty awesome too.

+1 on the Line6. Love mine. And so tiny.

[blastjv]

I had a B200 and it was a very nice amp, but for just practicing alone at home it's definitely overkill.

-JV

[jeff7bass]

Great deal right now. Tilts back, nice feature in this range.

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....mbo?sku=483055