Recent content by scrappybadger92

wow, as a really young bass player, they don't lie when they say we have it good these days haha. I got this Ampeg ba-115 v2 a year ago and it's no tone monster, but I have no complaints other than the weight. Its around 45 pounds but I'm guessing thats nothing compared to back in the day huh...

Alright guys I think I've maybe settled it. I've figured out a way to get a stack, new G&L trubute jb bass, compressor and tuner pedals, chords, and a couple other goodies all just under 2000. I'm thinking that the Hartke LX5500 paired with the Hartke hydrive HD410 ($1150 new) will be more...

Cool to see someone knows about Berea and knows my medeocre selection of stores, word of advice, next time you come through try apollos for pizza instead. Many locals, myself included would say apollos is the better pizza restaurant at this point but of course is a matter of opinion. Anyways...

Thanks for all the replies and advice! I really feel more like I know more on what I should expect at my price point. Honestly when it comes down to it, I think when I actually find the opportunity to go out and demo gear that will be the biggest thing to help me choose something. Hell, if I...

Ok so thanks for all the input! I think maybe I've reached a decent middle ground in price to effectiveness (theoretically). If I get the Hartke LX5500 and a pair of GK CX 210s it sounds like I'll be happy. And all at the price of just under $1250. This could leave me budget to buy a comp. pedal...

ok thanks for the solid answer. After reading about the fender and hartke combos I've concluded the hartke won't supply enough headroom especially since (as far as I know) it doesn't take an ext. cab. And I don't want to be limited by the vintage tone of the fender rumble. I want a cab that is a...

dang the fender rumble 500 seems to get lot's of love indeed. Does it reach 500 watts on it's own or does it need an extension cab to reach peak power?

so do you think it's better to go the under $800 combo route? I've always figure once I get the money to immediately get a stack in the 1000-1500 range. will a fender rumble 500 for instance, last long and get the job done? if so I guess I can't argue that price. As long as it's good in the...

I'm looking to upgrade to a rig capable of gigging and decent for recording bass. -my current rig is an Ampeg BA-115 combo. It's been mediocre. It's a pain to carry, sounds bad (imo), and doesn't have the headroom I want. It claims to run at 150 watts, not sure how true that is because can't...