good home combo amp

Alucard817 · #1 06-07-2010, 12:09 AM

Ok my hartke B200 just isnt cutting it anymore (more static and noise then tone) so im in need of a good home practice combo amp. i dont need anything fancy nor do i have a lot of money, maybe 250 at most. i just need maybe a 50watt amp.

any ideas?
thanks.

Lee Barker · #2 06-07-2010, 06:45 AM

My suggestion: SWR Workingmans 10 or 12. They show up for sale here; I searched the FS forum and quite a few showed up though the posts weren't real current.

They're in the budget, bulletproof, time-tested and even the 10 has a DI so they could, in a pinch, be gigged given sound reinforcement in the house.

AltGrendel · #3 06-07-2010, 06:54 AM

This.

I asked ubnomnar what he thought about his, here is his answer:

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I play bass for personal enjoyment and relaxation. The PJB is the finest sounding bass amp I have ever owned. Everything about it is top notch. I am super happy with it. I was originally looking for the even smaller "Briefcase" because I only play quietly in my room where tone is all that matters. The headphone circuit is fantastic and quiet. The eq controls are very useful. The amp also has a both D.I. and line outputs so you can plug into a larger system or P.A.

As for the actual "sound" of the amp, I describe is as very high-fi in that I think it clearly reproduces the sound of whatever bass I plug into it. I thought my Jazz bass sounded great through it, but for whatever reason I seem to be gravitating to single pickup basses.

In fact, I just got a "G-Bass" in the mail today and it's time to start swapping strings to find "the sound." The PJB makes it very easy to hear small changes in setup and tone.

I don't expect I'll ever need anything louder than my Flightcase, but I'd still like to try a Briefcase. If the Briefcase sounds just as good I would probably get one just because it's even more compact.

I can only imagine how fantastic a PJB stack must sound in a band situation.

As you can tell... I'm hugely impressed by the Flightcase. With every other amp I've ever owned I usually found it "lacking in something" by the end of the 1st day. I've had this Flightcase for almost a year and I'm still amazed by how great it sounds.

I also have a friend who has the Phil Jones Briefcase and he said basically the same thing. I plan on getting one in the next year.

EDIT:

Sorry, just saw the price requirements. This won't meet it, but I'll leave it up anyway for others to read.

JB36 · #4 06-07-2010, 07:44 AM

There's an SWR Working Pro 12 which was just listed in the classifieds the other day for $300. I just picked one up off of Ebay for the same price and I thought it was a good deal since they're $550 new. Plenty of power for the home and lots of tone shaping options.

Scottgun · #5 06-07-2010, 07:57 AM

Check out Yorkville. I think they stopped making combos in favor of Traynor http://www.traynoramps.com/products....&cat=64&id=385

but you could look used.

Late Boomer · #6 06-07-2010, 08:03 AM

Consider a Line 6 Studio 110. 75w, good tone shaping options, some interesting cab modeling capabilities, and can be had for less than $250 used.

There's one in the classifieds right now that I'm familiar with ...

ian_s · #7 06-07-2010, 11:31 AM

I picked up an Acoustic B20 off Craigslist for $100. It is very nice for home practice. With your budget you could probably find a B100 new or B200 used.

**JxBass** · #8 06-07-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ian_s

I picked up an Acoustic B20 off Craigslist for $100. It is very nice for home practice.

+1 on the Acoustic B20 for home combo amp. I think the Peavey Max Series is also a decent choice for home use.

3wavylines · #9 06-07-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JxBass

I think the Peavey Max Series is also a decent choice for home use.

+1

Soverntear · #10 06-07-2010, 12:15 PM

peavey microbass amp. amazing little home amp, great tone and its peavey so of course the thing is a tank

Redfx2 · #11 06-10-2010, 10:11 PM

I am currently using an acoustic B100 and it is very capable of providing you with a range of tones from smooth and round all the way to sharp and gnarly.
This amp has plenty of volume for practice seessions as well. All this and more can be yours for less than 250 dollars(249.99 at GC)

turbo chicken · #12 06-17-2010, 12:47 PM

i have an acoustic b20 got it <100 at a pawn shop... super duper portable...

may not be enough volume seeing what your used to tho ...

BillyIVbass · #13 06-17-2010, 01:15 PM

I'm looking for an amp too. Right now I'm digging the Ampeg BA112. I think it's be borderline if it can do a gig, but man it'll thump in the practice room!

BillyIVbass · #14 06-17-2010, 01:16 PM

Hey and also the Ampeg is $279 new. Right now I'm scouring the internet to see if I can find a new one for closer to $250 myself, I'll let you know if I find any.

RickenBoogie · #15 06-17-2010, 05:01 PM

If that Ampeg B50R is still available in the TB classifieds, I'd jump on that. Really good bass tone from that little puppy.

**JxBass** · #16 06-17-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

If that Ampeg B50R is still available in the TB classifieds, I'd jump on that. Really good bass tone from that little puppy.

Excellent suggestion, great tone from the Diamond Blue series. Looks like it is still available