I'm having to get a new amp soon for my college years. I've narrowed it down to the AI Contra or the Galien Krueger MB 150. As I double, which amp would be my best choice (I've heard many different views on how each handle).
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Double Bass AI Contra or GK MB 150 for doubling
- Thread starter Sean Riddle
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Mainly double bass I would take the Contra, as a doubler (with more than a little bit of bass guitar) perhaps the GK (but I dislike it). The GK might work better if raised on a stool or up to ear level.
Acoustic Image amps aren't designed to be played with electric instruments, although they can be. However, the GK is designed to be usable with either electric or acoustic bass. Therefore, I would choose the GK.
- May 30, 2000
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I don't know about all of this "aren't designed to be played with electric instruments" stuff. 
I use the Contra, to me it's more versatile than the GK sound wise. I've used on a production of "9 to 5" where I needed to double, on electric on a production of "Les Mesirable" and I'm currently using it with a Yamaha Silent bass on "Singing in the rain".
I use the Contra, to me it's more versatile than the GK sound wise. I've used on a production of "9 to 5" where I needed to double, on electric on a production of "Les Mesirable" and I'm currently using it with a Yamaha Silent bass on "Singing in the rain".
