Sub $300 amp

[CoreyN]

I'm in the market for a new amp. However, I can't spend more than $300, and ideally closer to $250. I don't play much electric, and typically all I need to be able to do is keep up with the drums, piano and guitar. More than anything, I'm looking for a small, versatile amp that will sound decent and be loud enough for small venues in mostly acoustic settings. I've read many good things about the Yorkville XM100, but I noticed they make a 50 watt option as well. (The XM50) Will that be enough for me, or should I try to save up for the 100 watt option? I haven't used an amp in so long, I have no sense of what I might need. Also, if anyone has any comment on the difference between the XM50 and the DB50, I'd love to hear it.

I use a Fishman FC, by the way.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[Anonymous75966]

Originally Posted by CoreyN

... I'm looking for a small, versatile amp that will sound decent and be loud enough for small venues in mostly acoustic settings ... (The XM50) Will that be enough for me, or should I try to save up for the 100 watt option?

The 50 should be fine for your usage. I've used an XM50 for small rooms for years. Not a hi-fi amp by any means but good enough to reinforce the low end from the stage, YMMV. Haven't seen a DB50 but I imagine they'd be much the same.

[bassist14]

Originally Posted by Dave Chokroun

The 50 should be fine for your usage. I've used an XM50 for small rooms for years. Not a hi-fi amp by any means but good enough to reinforce the low end from the stage, YMMV. Haven't seen a DB50 but I imagine they'd be much the same.

+1 on the bm 50
i bought mine used for 60€ from ebay, best price-performance-ratio ever! and it can be really loud for a 50watt amp. and sounds good with my FC

[bribass]

Those little Yorkvilles are great. I've been touting them on TB for years now.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/search...archid=7156045

BG