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Old 12-12-2011, 10:20 AM
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I saw a add for this (Gk Backline 250 watt Amp w/ 410 BLX 4X10 Bass Cab ). If I can purchase this at say $300 would that be a smart purchase? Could I do better somewhere else? I really have no PRACTICAL use for it, I just want something like it. Was really thinking along the lines of a 2x12 when i saw it. I've only been playing for about 5 months. should I wait and see if something better will come up, or is this too good to pass up?
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Old 12-12-2011, 10:23 AM
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What are you upgrading from? Are you planning on playing with others or gigging in the near future?

If you're not, I'd probably wait and see what else comes along. You can get some really nice deals on used equipment that may better serve your current and future needs.
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Old 12-12-2011, 12:10 PM
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+1 to that^.
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Old 12-12-2011, 12:48 PM
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Well, I have a little 15 watt combo I keep in the tv room. I also have a 90 watt combo I keep in the bedroom. This would have to go in the basement. Don't think I could justify putting it anywhere else. No gigs for me. Not good enough for that yet. What I was wondering was this a really good deal. If i were going to make a this type of purchase in the future. Again the value of it as opposed to what it is worth. If this is messed up typeing blame swype and i 'm sorry.
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Old 12-12-2011, 12:51 PM
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I wouldn't yet. That GK isn't a particularly wonderful setup, while certainly not a bad one either. I'd keep looking or else you might want to upgrade that Backline stuff later too!
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Old 12-12-2011, 03:02 PM
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+1 to waiting if you're not in a band yet. The backline 600 is a decent sounding powerful enough budget amp to gig with, the 250 is pretty weak. I don't think the backline cabs are all that great either.

I'd just put the money aside and earmark it for a gig rig in the future.

The key to getting good deals on good used gear is to obviously know what you're looking at and what your needs are, having the money put aside for when the right deal does come along, and employing patience. Watch stuff come and go until you see what you want. It wouldn't hurt to buy a gig size rig even if you don't need it right now if the deal is right. You will need it in the future but I don't think this one is it.

Keep practicing. A 90 watt combo should be big enough to jam with some friends in a garage or basement so get together with some folks around your same skill level and have fun.

Of course you need to practice by yourself to get better but it's not like playing with a group. Keeping a band together is another form of practice that is invaluble to a good bass player. So is being able to sing and play at the same time. Getting together and jamming will be good for everyone involved on all the different instruments. It's also a lot of fun. You'll become a better player and it won't "seem like" the practice of sitting down by yourself and running through scales, etc.
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