Portable bass amp.

TZero · #1 10-09-2011, 10:04 AM

I was looking around for a portable bass amp, and i was wondering what are some good small and light bass amps.
I need one because i jamm a lot with my friends and its a pain to carry a heavy bass amp al the time.

Joe Louvar · #2 10-09-2011, 10:15 AM

Checkout the Gallien-Krueger MB115 bass combo - 200 watts, 15” + horn, 35lbs, only $400, and it sounds awesome.

rhopper · #3 10-09-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Louvar

Checkout the Gallien-Krueger MB115 bass combo - 200 watts, 15" + horn, 35lbs, only $400, and it sounds awesome.

I agree

pan1k · #4 10-09-2011, 10:40 AM

i agree the gk stuff is the way to go. I got the mb112 a week ago after trying one out at gc for 10 min. i needed a smaller amp for jazz gigs. (and i drive a jetta) it was slightly impulse but i dont regret it one bit.

PurpleDrank · #5 10-09-2011, 12:06 PM

Genz Benz shuttle series are awesome, but pricier. There are plenty of portable combos available now. What kind of sound do you like? That might affect your decision.

TZero · #6 10-09-2011, 12:58 PM

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Genz Benz shuttle series are awesome, but pricier. There are plenty of portable combos available now. What kind of sound do you like? That might affect your decision

I play a lot of grunge and classic rock.

The Gallien-Krueger looks good.

My friend told about mark bass, apparently they make light weight amps are they any good?

Joe Louvar · #7 10-09-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TZero

I play a lot of grunge and classic rock.

The Gallien-Krueger looks good.

My friend told about mark bass, apparently they make light weight amps are they any good?

Yes ~ I’ve never used one but I’ve heard two. One was the little head into a 4x10 and the other time was the 1x12 combo and both sounded very good.

EDIT - BTW, I got covers for my GK MB115’s and I recommend “Studio Slip” covers.
http://www.studioslips.com

In the past I’ve also owned Tuki covers and they are nice too.
http://www.studioslips.com

JimmyM · #8 10-09-2011, 03:20 PM

I'm totally in love with Ampeg's micro rigs. The Micro VR and Portaflex series micro heads and cabs are super and the price is right.

Waterpilot · #9 10-09-2011, 03:29 PM

I've got an older GK 400RB IV 210 and love it. DI for PA support. On it's own though, depending on how loud you play/ how many guitars, it may fall a little short. There are some really good options out there for just about every budget.

Joe Louvar · #10 10-09-2011, 03:45 PM

The GK400RB is a great amp and the MB115 sounds like the 400RB only on steroids into a 1x15 w/horn at only 35lbs and $400. That is hard to beat!!!

Orpheus55 · #11 10-09-2011, 03:47 PM

I use an SWR Workingpro 12 for most indoor gigs; especially nice with PA support. Great XLR out, soundmen love it, and it's a very solid and powerful small amp. A tad heavy, but spring-loaded handles and top strap make it easy to handle--even for a 60 year old. The GK combos look great, and are light, but I love the tilt-back monitor feature. On a side note, it did get caught in a heavy shower once beneath a very leaky tarp and was fine.