2 Amps through 1 bass guitar

[B-string]

Hm, I was wondering lately is there a difference between splitters like Boss LS2 A/B box and something like this:

Anyone knows why people does not use it for bi-amping and buys A/B boxes?

That is a passive stereo headphone splitter, it will not "biamp" or prevent the input of two different amplifiers from improperly loading each other. A/B and A/B/Y boxes should isolate the outputs from each other to the amps.

 

[Mr. Foxen]

Get a cheap guitar combo for your distortion one, and use the saving to get an extension cab for your bass one.

 

[Tonetodiefor]

OP... Great question!
Your 2nd amp/wattage and speaker configuration really depends on what your tone and dynamic goals are.
I have almost always run two amps over 40 years and have found it much more enjoyable having the flexibility to control which amp will be the dominant if not equal to the spl's of the other.
The very first time I ever used two amps I used a simple three-way cord splitter. I've also sent each pickup out to individuals amps. After many different variations I have focused more on splitting my signal for the grind or overdrive ability of one amp but also to take advantage of variations of effects mixing.
I split my signals usually through the stereo outs of my delays and chorus units > to different effects (octaves, over drives, etc, and independent volume pedals). Each chain may or may not be run through independent compression depending on what kind of dynamic control I want over attack style (slap, snap, pick, fingers, etc).
Your options are only limited by your imagination and to some degree, your wallet.
Experimentation is half the fun and you may be surprised by where your own creativity takes you.

 

[Alban]

Hm, I was wondering lately is there a difference between splitters like Boss LS2 A/B box and something like this:

Anyone knows why people does not use it for bi-amping and buys A/B boxes?

This splitter would only work if your bass (or effects pedal) has a stereo output jack built-in. Also, depending on the bass, I would use an active (i.e. powered) splitter over a passive one.

 

[Guitalia]

The simplest if least likely solution---tell the guitarist(s) and/or drummer to play quieter. Turning the guitar amp(s) to face the wall helps, too, though I've only run into one guitarist willing to even try that.

 

[rtslinger]

Already doing it no problem for me.

Peavey Max112 200w
Fender rumble 100 100w 1*15

 

[Nev375]

Biamp is usually more trouble that it's worth in my experience.

Unless your sound requires the "bi-amp," it might just be time for an upgrade.

As for biamping, technically that means you use an active electronic crossover and send highs/mids to one cab and lows to another.

Doner Designs is right. Biamp setups and Multiamp setups are two entirely different things. OP is wanting to Multiamp.

Just making sure we are all speaking the same language here.

 

[Bodeanly]

Doner Designs is right. Biamp setups and Multiamp setups are two entirely different things. OP is wanting to Multiamp.

Just making sure we are all speaking the same language here.

Note my use of quotation marks, Smarty McBetterthanme.

 

[Nev375]

Note my use of quotation marks, Smarty McBetterthanme.

Quotes duly noted. I'm not trying to come off as better or smarter than anyone else. Just if someone is new to these definitions
they might end up thinking biamp means something that it is not. That could just lead to more confusion for them later.

Back in my day, language, punctuation and grammar were important. People would rather be correct than...
But I digress. I'm old and out of touch with the times. Carry on with the thread. I think those kids are on my lawn again.