First Amp

NiShrubberyMan · #1 11-17-2012, 05:19 PM

I am getting a Music Man Sterling S.U.B. 4 for my first bass but I don't know what to get as my first amp. I have been looking at the Orange micro terror MT20 20W head (I especially like the Orange) and the Ampeg BA 108 (not together).

My budget is $150. Thanks!

elshunko · #2 11-17-2012, 05:25 PM

Any number of amps would be fine I suppose. My advice I find something used. You'll get more for you money and you won't have that depreciation effect. Start with the threads here. Good luck.

MrCool84 · #3 11-17-2012, 05:26 PM

well the orange is a guitar (not bass) amp so the ampeg is lookin right. dont have experience with this model but for 100 bucks it looks like a good deal for a at home/bedroom beginners amp. much better then my first amp

NiShrubberyMan · #4 11-17-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCool84

well the orange is a guitar (not bass) amp so the ampeg is lookin right. dont have experience with this model but for 100 bucks it looks like a good deal for a at home/bedroom beginners amp. much better then my first amp

I saw hybrid and thought that meant both Guitar and bass. I guess I looked wrong. I heard that the Ampeg is an annoying buzzer.Any experience with that?

Also anything about the Acoustic B15? I can't find reviews any where.

MrCool84 · #5 11-17-2012, 05:53 PM

hybrid means tube preamp with a solid state power section. i could see where u got confused tho. i just read the review for the b15 in this months Bass Player Magazine it looks solid all around but in the review mentions it might be confusing for a newbie because of the only the six band rotary equalizer. (no simple bass, mid and treble controls). see if that review is online

MrCool84 · #6 11-17-2012, 05:57 PM

shoot sorry edit....it was the b200 MKII i read the review on. sorry there op.

oleskool · #7 11-17-2012, 06:05 PM

I would go for something like the Ampeg on this page.
http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgea...ort=0&dir=desc

NiShrubberyMan · #8 11-17-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCool84

shoot sorry edit....it was the b200 MKII i read the review on. sorry there op.

No problem. I think I am gonna go with the B15. In the one review I found there was nothing negative and I might be able to help others out.

NiShrubberyMan · #9 11-17-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oleskool

I would go for something like the Ampeg on this page.
http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgea...ort=0&dir=desc

Can you put the specific link?

oleskool · #10 11-17-2012, 06:20 PM

That is a used gear page. But it is this. Here is the new price.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ampeg-BA...42-i1784582.gc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eTA3JflUnA
Hope this helps.