Practice amp under 200 bucks.

[5string5fingers]

Since my amp decided to die i need another amp. I want a big amp that has a lot of power,but I just have to look at my priorities right now and see that I have no use for one since I'm not in a band and probably wont be for a long while.

So I'm looking for a practice size amp but I'm not sure of who to go with. I don't have any big stores around here with a lot of bass gear that I can go try out different amps so unfortunately I'm left to the internet and peoples word.

I'm looking for a smaller amp,power doesn't matter for the most part, but tone does. Are there any practice amps that don't sacrifice tone in this price range?

[JxBass]

Lots of good reviews on the Acoustic B20. Peavey Max series also a good choice IMO for home practice amp.

[5string5fingers]

Originally Posted by JxBass

Lots of good reviews on the Acoustic B20. Peavey Max series also a good choice IMO for home practice amp.

Is that any of the Max series or one in particular?

[PaulNYC]

look for a used line6 studio 110

[5string5fingers]

Originally Posted by PaulNYC

look for a used line6 studio 110

I'll look into it but not generally a line 6 fan. I just don't like paying for all the effects that I wont use.

[rptrsn2]

i just picked up a gk 110 backline combo. i was amazed at how good and loud this little thing is.70w @ 8ohm. paid $45 for it at a pawnshop,looks brand new. just foe the hell of it i plugged my 210 avatar into and wow did it sound good. also has a line out. i wouldn't hesitate to take it to a gig of my big amp went down.

[JxBass]

I think the Peavey Max Series is good bang for the buck. The 110 or 112 would be in your budget. There are more positive comments on TB on the Acoustic B20 than Peavey Max, although I don't have first-hand experience with the B20.

The aforementioned GK Backline 110 is very nice. They may be discontinued so used may be the only option.

[5string5fingers]

I think i may go with the b20 just because of its EQ. I like the low mid and high mid options.

[PaulNYC]

Originally Posted by 5string5fingers

I'll look into it but not generally a line 6 fan. I just don't like paying for all the effects that I wont use.

The R&B model sounds great.

[slaps76]

For my practice amp, I have a SWR LA Series LA 8. I paid something like $70 for it used off craigslist. For just practicing at home, it gets plenty loud and sounds decent for a single 8. Not a giggable amp other than if you were to do a coffee shop gig, acoustic, ect.

[Alex1984]

SWR Workingman's series are nice too, although the WorkingPro's have some new features, but they take away the option of running an extension cab.

[Dark Horse]

ASHDOWN PERFECT TEN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtbvXDQOg8A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoBGsTi8Qlo&NR=1

[MNAirHead]

Vox amplug then save the cash..

I'd be thinking heads and small cabs..

I own/owned mutiple small combos.. they're limited in their use.

[hdracer]

B20 all the way. It is the only one I have played that sounds REAL good at both low and high volumes. I still have my small Peavey there is no comparison. B20!!

[kdog15]

acoustic b20. good solid practice amp.

[5string5fingers]

Originally Posted by MNAirHead

Vox amplug then save the cash..

I'd be thinking heads and small cabs..

I own/owned mutiple small combos.. they're limited in their use.

I'm not looking for something worth using with a band,just something to amplifies but doesnt sound like poop.

Dark horse I was looking at the perfect 10 thanks for those vids.

[squashedOpossum]

I traded in my Peavey Max110 for the Acoustic B20. Best move I've ever made. The B20 has tone you won't find at twice the price. I use it for practice and on acoustic gigs. Unbelievable amp.