Finally!

southernrocker · #1 05-28-2010, 03:30 PM

After 5 months, I finally got to play my bass from back home. My grandpa came and visited me a Keesler AFB, Miss., where I'm going to school, and he brought my bass with him. Man it felt great to play!

Anyway, I don't have an amp down here to play on in my dorm. Anybody have any good suggestions for a small amp?

nealw · #2 05-28-2010, 03:39 PM

Ibanez Promethian 1x10 combo. It's the size of a practice amp but 500 watts so you could add an extension cab & gig with it down the road.

RickenBoogie · #3 05-28-2010, 04:56 PM

For less than 50 bucks, you could get a nice headphone amp. My bass Pokit-Rokit was $30, including a decent set of phones. Nice sound for the money.

southernrocker · #4 05-28-2010, 05:18 PM

Thanks, I think I'll look into the headphone amps, they seem to be good for my paygrade!

Tusec · #5 05-28-2010, 05:25 PM

Got any calluses left after 5 months?

I always need to build up the ones on my right hand index and middle fingers if I go for a while.

southernrocker · #6 05-28-2010, 05:43 PM

My calluses were gone! I was thrilled that i still remembered a lot of music, though. As for my fingers, it is day one all over again.

totallyfrozen · #7 05-29-2010, 05:41 AM

Are you looking for an amp to gig with?

If not and you're just going to practice in your dorm, I'd go for the Tascam MP-BT1...and a good set of headphones.

southernrocker · #8 05-29-2010, 02:11 PM

I play in the base's church band, and they have an amp there. Headphone amp it is!

geezerjpj · #9 05-29-2010, 02:21 PM

Korg Ampworks are fun and cheap with a whole bunch of modeling options for amps and effects. They work with headphones.
I went to air traffic control school at Keesler. It was the "Biloxi Blues" for me. I hope you're enjoying yourself.
What AFSC are you there for?

BassmanPaul · #10 05-29-2010, 02:43 PM

A cheap micro mixer will do everything that you need. They can be picked up for sround $40 and you can play an Ipod or computer through the unit too.

I bought a Tascam Bass Trainer but found it awkward to use. It just acts as a headphone driver now and I do all my pitch changing and slowing down via my Mac.

Paul

southernrocker · #11 05-29-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by geezerjpj

Korg Ampworks are fun and cheap with a whole bunch of modeling options for amps and effects. They work with headphones.
I went to air traffic control school at Keesler. It was the "Biloxi Blues" for me. I hope you're enjoying yourself.
What AFSC are you there for?

That is exactly what I am here for. 1C131, baby! Just finished up block 3, radar. I'm having as much fun as a tech schooler can have.