100w bass amp needed

[uglycustard]

Hi folks I'm looking for a bass amp with about 100w,to use for home and small rehersal rooms. I'm currently using a 10yr old Vox 25w amp driven by a Fender Jazz 62 RI,what can you's recommend? I'm looking for a nice deep but clear tone with that classic Jazz barking sound.
Any of following?



roland cube 100
Ashdown 5-15
Ampeg BA115 100W
Orange crush pix 100bx
G K backline 15 125w

thanks for the help
steve

 

[eyeballkid]

Ampeg V4BH.. best tone Ive ever had... but i needed more volume
plus it has a built in tube driven DI..

 

[jastacey]

If you can find a Traynor YBA-3, that's the one to get, I had a Ampeg V-4B and the the Traynor will give you cleaner, louder, volume

 

[Pilgrim]

Ampeg BA115

http://www.ampeg.com/products/bassamp/ba115/index.html

Or find a used combo with a single 15 that sounds good to you.

 

[YogaBear]

Get a marshall Avt150,
You'll be surprised.!

 

[Tom Howland]

Ampeg B100R.
Find a used one, great tone, and loud for 100 watts.

 

[ilovenofrets]

Perhaps a bit biased, but the Backline 115 gets my vote. 125 watts @ 8 ohms, and you can run a second 8 ohm cab for a nice 175-watt stack setup. For versatillity, can't beat it! And it will provide the deep but clear tone you're looking for. Hope this helps. Cheers!

 

[MRDOOM]

Any one of those listed would be fine, and I'll also suggest an Acoustic b100.

 

[Chris K]

Phil Jones Briefcase

 

[sricks3]

+1 for the Ampeg B100R. It's a great amp, and it looks cool, too

I'm also a bit partial to old school Peavey's. If you can find an old (particularly the blue and silver style) TNT 115, they can be very versatile, and they're built tough. They're not a lot of fun to move around though.

 

[bmc]

Do a search for Roland Cube 100. More versatile than the others listed, in terms of it doubling as a guitar amp, practice PA. I found the Ampeg to be muddy compared to the Roland. I have no experience with the others.

 

[joe vegas]

Hartke 100A. 15" aluminum Hartke speaker, 100 watt head.
very loud, very clear. great punch on the B. built to last.
approx $399.

 

[Rob Martinez]

Ampeg B100R. Nothing more need be said.

 

[MNAirHead]

Without more info, (budget, preferences etc)...I wouldn't really trust the replies.

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My opinion for this size amp is to find something with a kickback cabinet and useable DI.

Tim

 

[Chris K]

Without more info, (budget, preferences etc)...I wouldn't really trust the replies.

Good point.

http://www.philjonespuresound.com/products/?id=8

 

[Rob Martinez]

The replies are fine. It's just a matter of trusting your own instincts and making an informed decision. The information was asked for and provided.

 

[lowend1]

Ampeg B100R. Nothing more need be said.

And another +1...

 

[uglycustard]

Ok thanks for all the replies,going to get my ears on and hear some of the above amps

steve