good starter amp

[lordziros]

i have a 95 mexican p-bass(im repairing it cause the necks warped) and im just learning how to play but i dont really know what kind of amp i should get. i am currently using a 100w p.a system but its old as hell and im going to be getting a new amp so i need a few suggestions for what i should look into.

[T. Alan Smith]

What's your budget & playing situation?
For practice, rehearsal & small scale stuff, I feel the Roland Cube100 is tough to beat. For a tighter budget, there's the Peavey Minx or Max12. For a rock band situation, a GK800RB with a 15" cab or two is what I'd recommend if your budget allows, otherwise I'd look at the Peavey TNT.

[wideload]

SVT and an 810. You're set for life.

[pie_man_25]

I agree with T. Alan - Peavey makes some dependable gear at a generally fair price, and I have yet to find a GK amp that is neither affordable nor great sounding. I haven't checked out the roland cube 100 though.

[T. Alan Smith]

Originally Posted by pie_man_25

I agree with T. Alan - Peavey makes some dependable gear at a generally fair price, and I have yet to find a GK amp that is neither affordable nor great sounding. I haven't checked out the roland cube 100 though.

I like the Cube100 most because it's got that dependable Peavey feel, with real handy bells-n-whistles, which are great for a practice situation. It sounds big and can do as a fair backup if your not playing in an all out rock situation. Its ability to drive a 2nd cab and the modeling makes it quite flexible.

[tdub0199]

OP I hope you realize everyone is gonna suggest what they use...... my suggestion is to go and try as many as you like and pick the best one for you.....

[T. Alan Smith]

Originally Posted by tdub0199

OP I hope you realize everyone is gonna suggest what they use...........

Although I've used the gear I mentioned, I don't nor have owned any of it. Just real world experience.
I suppose I could have recommended a MarkBass amp, but the TNT/800RB really offers a more solid foundation to actually learn from, IMHO.

[JxBass]

Originally Posted by pie_man_25

I agree with T. Alan - Peavey makes some dependable gear at a generally fair price, and I have yet to find a GK amp that is neither affordable nor great sounding. I haven't checked out the roland cube 100 though.

I "3rd" the Peavey choice. Very affordable and decent tone for the $. I got a Peavey Max for my son to use in his apartment and was pleasantly surprised when I tried it out.

[pie_man_25]

Originally Posted by tdub0199

OP I hope you realize everyone is gonna suggest what they use...... my suggestion is to go and try as many as you like and pick the best one for you.....

+1 - it's important to find what's right for you in terms of sound volume and price instead of just what we recommend. I guess take out recommendations as just some signs to point you in a general direction of some generally reputable manufacturers. of the amps I've suggested, I've never owned one, just used a few in gigging situations when I couldn't use the van and lug my warwick to a gig.