Best value lightweight amp for gigging?

Steady Eddie · Nov 21, 2010

Hi,

Looking to buy a lightweight amp for playing live in small halls and spacious bars. No particular price, but it must be good value for the money, i.e. not cheap and cheerful, nor deluxe and overpriced. What would you recommend I get?

Thanks,

Eddie.

tedsalt · Nov 21, 2010

Markbass F500. Fits in the pocket of a gig bag, 4.63 lbs, 300W RMS @ 8 ohm, 500W RMS @ 4 ohm. About $780 new.

MyMusic · Nov 21, 2010

Carvin BX500. 5.6 lbs, 300W RMS @ 8 ohm, 500W RMS @ 4 ohm. $399 new. 2 Ohm capable.

Nickthebass · Nov 21, 2010

+1 for Markbass

I gig an SA450 and it's awesome.

Markbass for the win!!1

EastCoastThump · Nov 21, 2010

"Best value" means buying used; so if you need to kick the tires before you buy, the answer depends on what's available used in your area.

Beyond that, what kind(s) of gigs do you do, what tone(s) are you after, and how much is stage volume a factor?

DiabolicLow B · Nov 21, 2010

Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 can be purchased for $699 or much less used, very lightweight, loud and has a great DI for FOH.

Bongofour · Nov 21, 2010

GB Shuttle 9
Go for this amp, no regrets.

lbwdog · Nov 21, 2010

G-K MB500; 500w. $499
G-K MB 200: 200w. $249
and RMC Audio will discount them even further with their email price quote. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

dug dog · Nov 21, 2010

Never heard of RMC before. I hit that link and they'll definitely give you 10% off. Thanks for the tip.

shoot-r · Nov 21, 2010

lbwdog said:
G-K MB500; 500w. $499
G-K MB 200: 200w. $249
and RMC Audio will discount them even further with their email price quote. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

+1...
My gigging amp is a GK MB-500.
Great sounding, small & light, powerful, great price, and IMHO one of the best values on the market.

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