I'm looking for Advice on buy a new Bass Amp, sorry for repost.

[CormacBass]

I know this has probably been posted a million times before, I've been on the reviews page and found some interesting stuff.

So here's my situation. I run a blues/rock covers band. It's a three piece. I own a 2.5k rig which fits nicely in my van, my guitarist own a Fender BluesDeville Reissue which has a 4x10 cab, I mic is up too.
I'm currently using a fishman pro eq platinum bass and going straight into the PA, I used to bring along my modded orange crush 35b but I just couldn't hear it so I stopped.
I'm looking to buy a tube bass amp that will last me a long time, I'm thinking about the ampeg b15 heritage but I'm concerned that it mightn't be loud enough, also I'll have to mic is up, which isn't isn't a major problem. Is there any other amp you'd recommend? I'd love an 8x10 monster but the practicalities of lugging it around and fitting it in my van mean this isn't a possibility right now. Something around the size of the fender BluesDeville that I can put wheels on and not break my break bringing it to gigs. Also something that can hit those rumbling low notes and put up with a beating, this will be a work horse.


tl;dr I'm looking for a tube bass amp to use as a monitor on stage.

Thank you.

[waleross]

You are in Europe , so you will have to get advice from players closer to you . Off the top : Ashland, Orange, Ampeg, Peavey.....etc..... Good Luck ....

[Mike in Chicago]

Do you play with a pick?

[CormacBass]

Originally Posted by waleross

You are in Europe , so you will have to get advice from players closer to you . Off the top : Ashland, Orange, Ampeg, Peavey.....etc..... Good Luck ....

I'll be able to find most amps here, just have to find the right one first.

I use a pick for 1 in 20 songs I'd say.