What amp for a beginner?

Polypterus · #1 02-02-2012, 12:46 PM

Hi. I'm really a guitar player but I decided to get a bass so it gives me more options when a lot of people show up to jam with guitars. After messing around with a lot of basses at the store I decided on an Ibanez SR370m because I thought it sounded the best(to my ears) of the Ibanez basses I tried. I decided on Ibanez SR bases only because they seemed quite a bit easier for me to play than other basses. In any case I now need to get a bass amp. Like everything else I'm sure I'm going to get a million different answers but I thought I'd ask anyway. Soooooooo. What amp should I get? I kind of like a brighter sound (which is why I liked that particular bass). Also I'm mostly into metal but I am really impressed by the slap bass players so I might want to get into that some. I don’t want to buy rock bottom beginner equipment because I like to keep stuff for a while but I don’t need top end stuff either. Let’s say around $700 max for an amp, but I don’t need to spend that if I can get something good cheaper. Thanks in advance.

Slowgypsy · #2 02-02-2012, 02:07 PM

Okay, I'll start. Check out the GK MB combo's. The 210 or 212 are within your price range. Seriously good gear. Amazingly inexpensive.

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JimmyM · #3 02-02-2012, 02:21 PM

I'll pile on, too...Ampeg PF500/PF210he or PF115he. Very potent little rig that sounds like Ampeg + has a great tweeter in case you want to slap really bright.

Wrilley · #4 02-02-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Slowgypsy

Okay, I'll start. Check out the GK MB combo's. The 210 or 212 are within your price range. Seriously good gear. Amazingly inexpensive.

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If you can hold off a bit I would. The new models come out in March/April. Which means you can either get the new one, or possibly get a nice clearance deal on the old ones.

RickenBoogie · #5 02-02-2012, 04:13 PM

Use your wallet as a guide, and your ears as the decision maker.

Polypterus · #6 02-03-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Slowgypsy

Okay, I'll start. Check out the GK MB combo's. The 210 or 212 are within your price range. Seriously good gear. Amazingly inexpensive.

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Wow, Nice call! You pegged it. I went and tried a bunch of amps out and so far the MB 212 is the one I like the best in my price range. I want to check out on some more before plunking down the cash though.