I'm so tired of searching for a reliable and affordable bass combo! - Page 4

corndog · #61 01-29-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bean639

I got the tweed option on mine. $27. The total bill was $410. So, $383 shipped across the country for a MB15 (no tweed) listed at $349. IMHO, That is quite reasonable.

Plus, they have a very good no questions asked return policy.

Your right, that is reasonable. The OP is in Canada (as am I). Shipping from the US to Canada is entirely different. The last small combo I wanted to ship up here was over $170 for freight/duties. Hardly worth the additional cost.

nutdog · #62 01-29-2013, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman74

The only amp i used at an High volume was the ba110, the volume was approx. At 7 out of 10, with bass at 1 o'clock, mid at 9 o'clock and high was flat.
I played with this setting twice for an hour an a half. If sounded great until it started cracking one month later.

The other 3 combos, were défective out of the box.

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Originally Posted by bassman74

i forgot about fender bronco 40, i just read great comments about it, it,s great for practicing but maybe not so great with a drummer

the main problem is the $$$ i just went back to university and it is very expensive

Not saying this is your problem but just for general use:

The 8 and 10 inch (or even 12 and 15 for that matter) are only going to get so loud. If you want to play with a drummer you probably need a 12 or 15. If you do use a smaller combo with a drummer place the combo up high on a table or something to get the speaker pointing at your ears.

Also, the bass at 1 and the mid at 9 will probably sound very nice at individual practice volumes. But as you turn it up and play with others you won't be able to hear it well and you will turn it up even louder. That extra bass boost may be harmful to a small speaker (or even a larger one).

I would recommend turning the bass down and the mids up if you attempt to use a small combo at higher volumes. You should be able to hear it better and the low frequencies won't max out the speaker as soon.

**gre107** · #63 01-29-2013, 08:42 AM

I've had a Hartke kickback 12" that I've used for practice and gigging and it's been great!
I've had it for a couple of years now with no issues. A good investment and keeps me from hauling my 2x10 combo around which is mostly over kill for most gigs.
Check 'em out.

DiabolusInMusic · #64 01-29-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bassman74

I tought about carvin, i'm curious about the shipping charges
I took a look at traynor amps too, they look nice and have great reviews
I had a call at the end of the day from the shop, they will receive my ampeg ba-108 in a day or two..

So i'll finally know what will happen with my money, decision time is coming !!!

There are not any extra customs fees and charges when receiving product from Carvin, I am quite sure they pay the bill with UPS because UPS ALWAYS finds charges to add when bringing stuff over the border.

I have ordered a bass with Carvin and I paid the shipping price listed on the site, that was it. So just check on the site what shipping is for the item you are looking at and that is what it costs. And yes, Carvin is not the deal up north as they are in the states, I would love to get some of their P.A. gear and maybe an amp but I fear what service would cost me, even if it was under warranty.

HeavyJazz77 · #65 01-29-2013, 10:47 AM

Combos are tough - most sound like a wet VCR box... The last great combo line I recall was the Epifani UL series, but like most combos that can deliver the way a 2-piece can, production ended with low demand and high costs. The Glockenklang 112 Passenger is still in production I think though. That's worth checking. Studio ready for sure and can hold down a variety of gigs.

bassman74 · #66 01-29-2013, 10:47 AM

i checked and the mb15 shipping charges was 137$ (i live in canada)

Bean639 · #67 01-29-2013, 12:08 PM

Thats a bummer.

Bean639 · #68 01-29-2013, 12:11 PM

Just curious though... did you check that with Carvin?

Lakeland · #69 01-30-2013, 07:33 PM

Bummer! I use a ba115 for band practice and have been abusing it for a couple of years with no trouble. It just lives in our rehearsal room and I keep saying I'll upgrade it when it dies. I run it hot, with bass and mid boosted and volume at about 7 and it takes it all with no trouble. Seriously must have thousands of hours clocked up on it.

FatherBass · #70 01-30-2013, 08:14 PM

That music store would do itself a favor by dumping Ampeg and replacing it with a similarly priced but more reliable brand.

Lakeland · #71 01-31-2013, 03:21 PM

I had a chat to a mate who works at a guitar shop over here (Australia) and he says they haven't noticed any reliability problems with ampeg gear at all. Off the top of his head he could only think of one warranty claim in the last year and they sell a lot.

electracoyote · #72 01-31-2013, 03:25 PM

So glad I stumbled across Markbass about five years ago. I've tried a bunch since then, nothing comes close.

bassman74 · #73 02-01-2013, 06:45 PM

Here's how it ended up, one of my friend learned about my situation. He used to play bass many years ago. He told me that when he moved 2 months ago he founded his old traynor amp with a 6x10 cab... I gave it to me... I will pick it up next week-end. I will use it to play with my drummer friends.

I still need a practice amp at home.... I'm still waiting, one month to glue some seams, isn't a little bit long, i'm so pi{%^ off

When i'll have more money i will spend my money on an amp and cab + a vt bass pedal...

vishuddha · #74 02-01-2013, 08:00 PM

We just got a TC BG250 in here at GC and I really like it a lot. Aesthetically pleasing and a pretty sweet tone. I'd go in and demo it if I were you... and then give a salesman a little commission when you decide to buy it.

Bassmike62 · #75 02-01-2013, 08:06 PM

I had a BG250 for a short while just before XMAS (bought it at Archambault in Laval). It's in your price range, sounds pretty good, carries easy and will probably be sufficient for jamming with a drummer and probably 1 guitar, if played not too loud. I sold it because it wasn't loud enough for a 2 guitar/bass/drum band.

boristhespider9 · #76 02-01-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by electracoyote

So glad I stumbled across Markbass about five years ago. I've tried a bunch since then, nothing comes close.

Italian quality!!!

stepswork4me · #77 02-01-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassmike62

I had a BG250 for a short while just before XMAS (bought it at Archambault in Laval). It's in your price range, sounds pretty good, carries easy and will probably be sufficient for jamming with a drummer and probably 1 guitar, if played not too loud. I sold it because it wasn't loud enough for a 2 guitar/bass/drum band.

I've experienced the exact opposite with the same amp.

B-string · #78 02-01-2013, 09:01 PM

Italian quality

honestjohnny · #79 02-01-2013, 09:17 PM

I always get made fun of for my unorthodox ways on this site, but...

Do you just need the practice amp for bedroom levels? If so, here's what I do and it works very well. I have a Zoom Bx1 which has a headphone output. I connect the headphone out to a 2.1 computer speaker set that has an 8" subwoofer. It's loud and deep enough to rattle the windows. Been doing this for awhile without problems. I can get some pretty good tones out of this considering. Setup cost all of $120 US. Good luck with your search!

Bassmike62 · #80 02-02-2013, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stepswork4me

I've experienced the exact opposite with the same amp.

The only way to get some guitards to bring it down a notch is to play louder than them, unfortunately. I finally got my point across to our left-stage idiot last week-end. Problem solved. And the band is back at being happy.