A good combo for home practice

yehongxiang · #1 07-31-2010, 09:44 AM

Hey guys, I'm planning to buy a combo amp for home practice. Budget's about $500.

Any good ones to recommend? Some features I'm looking out for would be:

- More than 75w in power rating
- 12 inch speaker or bigger
- Balanced line out (DI out would be even better!)

I like warm, vintage, fat tones. Like James Jamerson or John Deacon. Look forward to your recommendations!

rhopper · #2 07-31-2010, 09:48 AM

I like this one...

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....Amp?sku=581052

rjgonzales · #3 07-31-2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhopper

I like this one...

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....Amp?sku=581052

+1

stingray56funk · #4 07-31-2010, 09:51 AM

Get yourself a used Ampeg B-100R and you'll be in tone heaven and have some $ in your pocket. Especially if you are going after Jamerson-type tone.

shawshank72 · #5 07-31-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhopper

I like this one...

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....Amp?sku=581052

++1

main_sale · #6 07-31-2010, 10:22 AM

+1 for the Ampeg B-100R

C.Linton · #7 07-31-2010, 11:04 AM

Some love it, some hate it, but I personally like my Ampeg BA115. You should at least give it a look-see.

Nedmundo · #8 07-31-2010, 11:14 AM

If it's just for home use, the Roland Cube 100 would be a great choice. On the "Flip Top" model, it sounds like a 12" version of the Ampeg B100-R, and the Super Flat model is a fantastic all-around tone. The balanced XLR output is very good too, with DI/line out options, so you can send the amp models and effects to a recorder or PA if you want.

If gigs might be on the horizon, and you might not have PA support, that G-K MB115 would be better. The Roland works great as a stage monitor if you do have PA support, and it's much louder than any 100 watt 1x12" combo has a right to be.

splitcoilsenior · #9 07-31-2010, 11:33 AM

Acoustic B20 is great for the money, I can play with 2 guitars on 2x12 amps with the volume set to 4. It's not to heavy, and I got mine for $100 at a GC sale.

yehongxiang · #10 07-31-2010, 11:44 AM

Yes, this amp will be used for home practice only. I generally don't play outside and when I do, its usually at my company's internal events where we get PA support.

I'll check out the GK and Roland since I know for sure that they have dealers in Singapore, but I'm not confident of getting a shot at the Ampeg or Acoustic.

Stumbo · #11 08-01-2010, 04:22 PM

Here are a few links you may want to check out:
>30 light-weight cabs,amps, combos
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Opinions/experiences-great small combo amps

peterbright · #12 08-02-2010, 04:22 AM

Orange has a new 100 watter with a 15" speaker for under $500.