Pactice Amp

[mikeandike]

Hey!, I'm new to the bass world, can anyone tell of a good sounding practice bass amp for home practice? Thanks

[lomo]

We need details like budget, type of music, and whether it will ever be used for anything other than practice alone (ie-will it ever be asked to play along with a drummer?)

[BassNeo]

I had a Line 6 LD150 that I loved. I actually regret selling it. You can buy them brand new for less than $500, used for around $300, have outputs for headphones and DI, in input for an iPod, a few built-in effects and a rather impressive tuner. It fits in the back seat of a Cavalier with ease, doesn't weigh a ton to lug around.

[mikeandike]

Originally Posted by BassNeo

I had a Line 6 LD150 that I loved. I actually regret selling it. You can buy them brand new for less than $500, used for around $300, have outputs for headphones and DI, in input for an iPod, a few built-in effects and a rather impressive tuner. It fits in the back seat of a Cavalier with ease, doesn't weigh a ton to lug around.

Thanks!

[mikeandike]

Originally Posted by lomo

We need details like budget, type of music, and whether it will ever be used for anything other than practice alone (ie-will it ever be asked to play along with a drummer?)

Around 200, music- gospel contemporary, no drummer....

[edt844]

Originally Posted by BassNeo

I had a Line 6 LD150 that I loved. I actually regret selling it. You can buy them brand new for less than $500, used for around $300, have outputs for headphones and DI, in input for an iPod, a few built-in effects and a rather impressive tuner. It fits in the back seat of a Cavalier with ease, doesn't weigh a ton to lug around.

Will the standard Line 6 Pocket POD work well for Bass? I plan to play along with mainly MP3 files and maybe a CD player input.

Ed T.

[Turock]

Ampeg BA112.

[ksandvik]

Me thinks the whole practice amp thing is waste of money. There are many sub-100 solutions to play with headphones or just plug the bass straight into any amp/home stereo. Use the money instead to purchase a good gigging rig when you are ready.

[kckennedy]

Phil Jones Briefcase. Sounds great, lightweight and portable. I love mine! Find one used - Can be had for close to your budget if you look hard on Craigs or the Bay

[showmemagic]

Or do away with a practice amp and buy an acoustic bass like did - perfect for home practise, just pick up and go!

[CauliColin]

Peavey Max 110/108.
I own the 110 and it's good.

[EvilJekyll]

I used a 50W Orange Crush Pix for some time for practise at home and with my band for a while. I got mine for around 200 on ebay, but YMMV. It's got some limitations as far as how deep it sounds, but still sounds pretty good for it's size. It will hold up with a band as long as the guitarist and others don't have their amps set too high.

Right now we've repurposed it for use as a vocal/keyboard amp, which sounds equally good for those applications.

[mikeandike]

Thanks guys!

[Dano59]

I love my Fender Bassman 60. It tilts back, sounds great and has a wonderful XLR Direct Out that I use to feed the church pa when needed. Loud enough on its own to keep up with a under control small band by it's self and tilting back I use it as a monitor when feeding the house.

[happyg]

The Fender Bronco is really a fun little amp. Check out the videos online. It does some pretty cool stuff.