Tell me why I need a bigger amp.

[Quap]

I have a Fender Rumble 15 in my office. I don't gig, I am not in a band and don't have any immediate plans to do either.

I used to have a 600w Carvin Cyclops combo that could overpower a 200 member marching band. I sold it because I was not gigging anymore.

I've got some cash burning a hole in my pocket, but besides not being very ballsy the Rumble seems to do just fine.

Is there a reason a larger speaker and higher wattage is better? Will I hear a difference? If I am not gigging will a 50w do well until I get my chops back.

[BigOldHarry]

you don't.

[anonymous02282011]

Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

you don't.

+1.

if you want to dump some cash donate to a good charity.

[Emm9T]

Maybe not necessarily bigger, but there are certainly better suited amps to your need. Acoustic makes great amps with way better tonal options than the similar Fender Rumbles. I suggest an Acoustic B20. And if money is plentiful, go for a smaller Markbass combo, they are amazing, just expensive.

[Low Class]

You need a bigger amp because bigger is always better, at least that's what my girlfriend tells me.

[llatikcuf]

I recently bought an older Warwick CL 150 watter for $200 off CL. It's probably no bigger than your Rumble 15 (I can carry it with one hand) but has tons of features including XLR output so you could use it in a live setting. Good punchy tone and loud enough to keep up with drums and two guitars. It's basically like a high-end practice amp you could do small gigs with.
No you don't need another amp currently, but something like this would cover you through the "next step".

[Edward G.]

Bass should not sound thin. The smaller the setup and lower the wattage, the thinner the tone. You don't need an amp that's a ton bigger, just a little bigger. Then donate the old amp to a charity.

[codycaz]

Originally Posted by Low Class

You need a bigger amp because bigger is always better, at least that's what my girlfriend tells me.

+1 LOL.

[banikek]

If you have GAS for a new amp go for quality over size? Find a nice low wattage tube rig. Just my thought.

chris

[Emprov]

You need to buy one to stimulate the US economy and send more taxes to your state and local government. If you love your country and appreciate the benefits that you receive from it, you'll buy a bigger amp.

[JonathanD]

I agree. Small, nice, light weight amp, with good options.
Best of luck.

[tdub0199]

Ckeck out the Gallien-Krueger MB series combos.... Plenty of tone, volume and they are very light weight.....

[cnltb]

Originally Posted by Quap

I have a Fender Rumble 15 in my office. I don't gig, I am not in a band and don't have any immediate plans to do either.

I used to have a 600w Carvin Cyclops combo that could overpower a 200 member marching band. I sold it because I was not gigging anymore.

I've got some cash burning a hole in my pocket, but besides not being very ballsy the Rumble seems to do just fine.

Is there a reason a larger speaker and higher wattage is better? Will I hear a difference? If I am not gigging will a 50w do well until I get my chops back.

I don't think you need another amp, but if you want one...go get one...

[blastjv]

Yeah, in your situation I would either stick with what you have if it's working for you, or maybe get a new small combo that you think sounds better if it will increase your enjoyment of playing. I also love the Acoustic B20. I like the idea of a small tube amp, too. The limiting factor with the Rumble 15 (I admit I've never tried one, so this is just speculation), is that you are unlikely to be able to do anything with it except playing by yourself in your room to practice and it probably doesn't sound terribly 'strong'. The Acoustic B20 is about as inexpensive and small as you can get, while still having an amp that sounds HUGE for its size and is powerful enough to play a coffeehouse-type gig, or jam with some acoustic guitars, etc... It's the best bang for your buck practice amp that can do a little more than just practice. They're usually around $75 on Cragslist.

-JV

[HolmeBass]

Originally Posted by Quap

I have a Fender Rumble 15 in my office. I don't gig, I am not in a band and don't have any immediate plans to do either.

I used to have a 600w Carvin Cyclops combo that could overpower a 200 member marching band. I sold it because I was not gigging anymore.

I've got some cash burning a hole in my pocket, but besides not being very ballsy the Rumble seems to do just fine.

Is there a reason a larger speaker and higher wattage is better? Will I hear a difference? If I am not gigging will a 50w do well until I get my chops back.

No, actually, more along the lines of what others have said- a ~60 W combo with a 1x12 speaker will sound much fuller and be more fun to practice with. Donate your current amp to a school or some student new to bass to help them along.

[BassmanPaul]

Even playing for your own enjoyment you need to sound good to encourage yourself to play better and practice more. As a Carvin owner and you a previous one I think you should check out the new lightweight combos and amps from them.

[dbase]

Originally Posted by Low Class

You need a bigger amp because bigger is always better, at least that's what my girlfriend tells me.

+1

[Robby Hoinsky]

Originally Posted by BassmanPaul

Even playing for your own enjoyment you need to sound good to encourage yourself to play better and practice more. As a Carvin owner and you a previous one I think you should check out the new lightweight combos and amps from them.

Agreed, whose ears are more important than your own?

Robby







* no one's

[GolfGuy]

If you don't want to spend alot of $$$...Line 6 low down 150: 12in. 150 watts. If ya got some $$$....Aguilar 1-12in self contained 600w. line out and lots of guts ! Can double as a giging rig. I've used them for rooms up to 600 people with no problem.

[root fifth]

Heck if you are just playing for you spend that money on new pc speakers for the office and get a bass interface for the pc and jam!Tons of effects,head,and cab simulaters on those programs to keep you busy for a long time!They do so much more than i listed you should look into them they are very cool!