First Amp recommendation, please

spector_ino · #1 12-10-2011, 04:04 AM

I just got my first bass, a Spector Q4 Pro. Any suggestions for a quality bass amp that is small and reasonably priced? The use is only for practice in my small apartment.

superquick · #2 12-10-2011, 03:34 PM

maybe you could go with behringer. they have a lot of cheaply priced stuff

LowEndMan2112 · #3 12-10-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by superquick

maybe you could go with behringer. they have a lot of cheaply priced stuff

I think he'd be better off going with something that'll last! I like Peavey's Max series, the Ampeg B108 and the rest of that series (B110, 112) and the GK MB combos are great bang for the buck, big fan of the MB112.

RickenBoogie · #4 12-10-2011, 05:02 PM

+1 the Ampeg BA 108/110/112 would fit the bill, and actually last beyond your "beginner" stage.

ledzep5296 · #5 12-10-2011, 05:36 PM

you can get a used peavey basic 60 for around 100 bucks, pretty good beginner amp

superquick · #6 12-10-2011, 06:23 PM

i got my 4500 head for 100 bucks and it hasn't given a single problem. people always cut on behringer but they really aren't that bad

pbgonecrazy99 · #7 12-10-2011, 06:34 PM

definitely look at GK. Those practice amps are small and powerful with great tone. I have an Ampeg B108 in my apartment. I love it, and am happy with it and would recommend it. IMO, I feel like that having a good amp is very important when beginning. If you don't like the sound of the amp, it may make you stop playing. I had a Fender rumble 15. I didn't like it that much, and when I replaced it, it was like hearing my bass for the first time. I would shy away from cheap brands, not saying behringer is all bad, but I have the rack tuner and effects, and after those, I don't think I'd buy more from them, although I have never tried their amps. From what I gather, it is either you get an awesome product, or one that is terrible.

lazerbrains · #8 12-10-2011, 10:31 PM

The Acoustic B100 is a very nice sounding, reasonably priced amp.

Holliwood · #9 12-11-2011, 12:15 AM

I only have one piece of advice for you.
Sumthin my grandad used to say.

"a poor man can't afford to buy stuff twice.
buy the best.
no one was ever unhappy with the best cause......it's as good as there is."

I always buy the best I can afford.

soulman969 · #10 12-11-2011, 02:32 AM

I'm in an apartment and I love the GK MB112 I've got. Nice tight sound and growl even at low volumes and still enough juice for small venues or as a stage monitor going direct for larger rooms. It's a very loud and punchy amp for it's size and you get that GK reliability.

JimmyM · #11 12-11-2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

+1 the Ampeg BA 108/110/112 would fit the bill, and actually last beyond your "beginner" stage.

Word. I use my BA108 on "acoustic" gigs and all my rehearsals. Can't beat it for a hundy. The sweet spot of that range, however, is the BA112. More expensive, but can go a lot louder and has a killer sound.

beans-on-toast · #12 12-11-2011, 07:07 AM

The nice thing about the Ampeg practice amps is that they have a CD in and headphone out. The CD in allows you to mix your bass with the music which is great when learning a song. The headphone out is a must at times in an apartment. The small size allows you to position the amp on a table of desk close to ear level so you can hear it better at lower volume levels. Another plus for apartment use.

Here is a YouTube demo of the BA-108 and BA-110.