need a new practice amp

dideah · #1 10-07-2011, 02:30 AM

my old ibanez practice amp just broke and i am in serious need for a new amp . my budget is up to 250 usd but will push abit more if needed.

Mr Antt · #2 10-07-2011, 02:39 AM

Could we have some more details? Such as music/playing style, etc. May be irrelevant if it's for practice however... Not sure.

But for that budet you could get a nice Ashdown, Peavey, Orange, Ampeg practice amp. Could stretch further if you're wlilling to go used.

Thanks, Anthony.

dideah · #3 10-07-2011, 02:57 AM

i play alot of funk but occasionally harmonic stuff and afew jazz pieces ( jaco pastorius ) but i guess funk would be the most

rodl2005 · #4 10-07-2011, 04:10 AM

Go used!
Check out the classifieds here. What's your location?
If there's a Craiglist in your area, there seem to be lots of cheap stuff on there.
I'd try to get an older Peavey MkIII/IV & well made Peavey or other respected brand 2x10 or 1x15" cab

lug · #5 10-07-2011, 07:43 AM

I really like my little Ampeg BA112. It's just big enough for small gigs but still portable enough to carry one handed and has just enough bottom to sound like a real bass amp. They run about $279 new.

Bassorama57 · #6 10-07-2011, 07:50 AM

If you're really only going to PRACTICE with it (not rehearse, not do small gigs, etc.), get a Fender B-DEC. It's in your budget range, has built in tuner, drum tracks, exercise/scale drills, etc. It's..a practice amp. Sounds fine; lightweight, small.

Mr Antt · #7 10-07-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassorama57

If you're really only going to PRACTICE with it (not rehearse, not do small gigs, etc.), get a Fender B-DEC. It's in your budget range, has built in tuner, drum tracks, exercise/scale drills, etc. It's..a practice amp. Sounds fine; lightweight, small.

Ahh, of course. Great idea.

jeff7bass · #8 10-07-2011, 10:52 AM

Get a Carvin MB10. I have one and it kicks butt. Not only is it 200w by itself, you can add a second 8 ohm cab extension for a gig-worthy mini-stack. The tone of the MB10 is awesome and the DRIVE control gives you grit. Compression, XLR out, and headphones sound GREAT.

Carvin.com - Guitars, Amplifiers & Pro Audio

mantrabass · #9 10-07-2011, 11:02 AM

I loved the little Orange combo's. Beautiful tone, and amazing quality. I had a 25 watt Crush, but for 250 you can get a 50 watt. Has a built in tuner and tons of other fun schtuff. Orange Crush PiX 50 Watt Bass Amp - CR50BXT

Mingo Sanders · #10 10-07-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassorama57

If you're really only going to PRACTICE with it (not rehearse, not do small gigs, etc.), get a Fender B-DEC. It's in your budget range, has built in tuner, drum tracks, exercise/scale drills, etc. It's..a practice amp. Sounds fine; lightweight, small.

+1 on the B-DEC. But if you're going to get one, buy it if you can find it. I don't think Fender still makes them.