I got a new amp for christmas and need advice

Sexfan · #1 12-26-2010, 02:27 AM

I don't really know much about amps and my mom bought me a Traynor Bass Mate 25w for christmas.

http://www.traynoramps.com/products....&cat=64&type=7

I believe she paid a little over $100 for it. As of now I just jam with friends but we are getting a band together and hope to play some shows at small venues this summer. Is this a good amp for the price or should I take it back and try to put the money towards something better? I couldn't really find much information on it so i figured I would just ask you guys what you think. Thanks

Kyon` · #2 12-26-2010, 02:34 AM

This amp probably won't be able to keep up too well for any kind of shows, unless you have PA support but even then. I would say hold onto to it though, it is a Christmas gift, unless your mom is fine with you taking it back to get some store value to save up for something else.

JimmyM · #3 12-26-2010, 02:38 AM

how do you take back an amp your mom bought you?

got to be honest, though...it will struggle. if you can at least spring for a decent 100w combo, that would at least be giggable as long as you're not looking to blow people's heads off with volume.

baron665 · #4 12-26-2010, 02:38 AM

It's a decent amp for solo practice, but you would need something bigger, or at least something with a DI out. If you're practicing with other people, especially a drummer, you'd need something louder. Basically what Jimmy said.

Sexfan · #5 12-26-2010, 02:43 AM

ok that is kind of what I figured. It is better than what I have now so I am going to keep it and when the time comes I will get something bigger off craigslist or something. Thanks!

Jazz Ad · #6 12-26-2010, 03:08 AM

It is a really nice bedroom amp.
Not so much to play with a band, it's not meant for it.
You will be very happy to have it home for practice. Nop reason to get rid of it.

Kwesi · #7 12-26-2010, 03:22 AM

I say take it back if it would net at least $700 to spend on a gig ready rig. If not, just keep it and save up for something more gig-able.

lomo · #8 12-26-2010, 06:39 AM

If your goal is an amp to play with a band, this is not it. For less than 300 you can get a Peavey TKL 15. It's heavy and biggish but loud enough to play with a drummer and gig with. IMO that's about the cheapest you'll find a giggable rig. Thne one you got is fine for practice or playing with an acoustic guitarist or 2 or an electric guitarist in a soft volume setting.