Amazon Deals WITH Discussion Thread

[Sojourner]

Kustom KXB500 currently $340.32 - 5 in stock
Amazon.com: Kustom Amps KXB500 500-Watt Class D Bass Head: Musical Instruments

GC had those for $199 once upon a time when they were clearing out Kustom stock. Snagged one back then and it's a solid little head.

 

[dcarwin]

Anyone have an opinion about the best cheap gig bag on Amazon? Understanding of course that pricing may change by the second.

Not truly a gig bag, but this is my favorite. I love this case. So light, and still provides structural protection.

Amazon.com: Gator GL-BASS Lightweight Polyfoam Electric Bass Guitar Case: Musical Instruments

 

[dave79]

Out of stock, but hey the Aggie deal panned out right?
Amazon.com: Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion 800 Bass Amplifier Head: Musical Instruments

 

[froghat]

Out of stock, but hey the Aggie deal panned out right?
Amazon.com: Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion 800 Bass Amplifier Head: Musical Instruments

What was the price you saw, Dave? It's showing $899 now.

 

[dave79]

What was the price you saw, Dave? It's showing $899 now.

A little over 700, somebody must have jumped on it, I would have but I already got one, that and the 500 version are my favorite amps out there

 

[tastybasslines]

Eden Head $319 from other sellers, new unit.

Amazon.com: Eden USM-WTX264-U World Tour Classic Series Bass Amplifier Head: Musical Instruments

 

[blixild]

Grabbed an Eden! Thanks for the tip! I've been wanting to try one out, and that's used pricing. Gig bag included too! There's only one left in stock.

Tascam US-16x08 USB recording interface with a pair of Presonus Ceres Bluetooth studio monitors for $299. The interface by itself is normally $299, and it can record 16 simultaneous tracks (8 mic inputs + 8 line inputs).

Amazon.com: Tascam US-16x08 16x8 Channel USB Audio Interface - Bundle With PreSonus Ceres C3.5BT Two-Way 3.5" Powered Studio Speaker with BT Pair: Electronics

 

[dave79]

I've said this before in one of the other Amazon threads, if you miss out on a deal just add the item to your cart and check on it occasionally since they often go back down after time, sometimes a day, sometimes a month. Anyway the Fusion was at:

• Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion 800 Bass Amplifier Head has increased from $712.96 to $899.00

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I've said this before in one of the other Amazon threads, if you miss out on a deal just add the item to your cart and check on it occasionally since they often go back down after time, sometimes a day, sometimes a month. Anyway the Fusion was at:

• Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion 800 Bass Amplifier Head has increased from $712.96 to $899.00

I know this is the amazon thread, but RMC has it cheaper than that, with free shipping, at least according to my buyer's club pricing.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Now THIS is cheaper than the RMC buyer's club pricing

GK MB Fusion 500 for $499.

Amazon.com: Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion Hybrid Ultra Light Bass Amplifier: Musical Instruments

Pretty good deal!

 

[Bitterdale]

Kustom DE300HD head $174.10 at time of posting.
Amazon.com: Kustom Amps DE300HD 300-Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head: Musical Instruments

Reviews are mixed, but a 300 watt head under 2 bills is hard to come by.

Feel free to discuss. That's why this thread exists.

 

[R&B]

Kustom DE300HD head $174.10 at time of posting.
Amazon.com: Kustom Amps DE300HD 300-Watt Hybrid Bass Amp Head: Musical Instruments

Reviews are mixed, but a 300 watt head under 2 bills is hard to come by.

Feel free to discuss. That's why this thread exists.

Wow! That looks a lot like the KXB500 in different attire! And with addition of a tube preamp. Screaming deal IMHO. Wonder if it has the B&O power amp module?

I have a Kustom DE115 cab that I got for $99 awhile back. Matches the look of that head. Use it every week at church.

Great stuff for the price.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Yes, it is HORRIBLY dated (ah the late 80's) and you MAY be able to find it on youtube, but this is still a very solid instructional dvd (originally VHS). Used to be $35...

Amazon.com: The Slap Bass Program: Alexis Sklarevski, David Schaub: Movies & TV

Also, you can NEVER have enough cable ties... $7.99 w/free shipping

Amazon.com: Monoprice 106462 6-Inch Hook and Loop Fastening Cable Ties, 50-Piece/Pack, 5 Colors: Electronics

 

[Sojourner]

Also, you can NEVER have enough cable ties... $7.99 w/free shipping

Amazon.com: Monoprice 106462 6-Inch Hook and Loop Fastening Cable Ties, 50-Piece/Pack, 5 Colors: Electronics

If you don't care about colors, a 50 pack is $4.97 at Lowe's every day, and these are 2" longer. Invalid Link Removed

 

[Joe Nerve]

Yes, it is HORRIBLY dated (ah the late 80's) and you MAY be able to find it on youtube, but this is still a very solid instructional dvd (originally VHS). Used to be $35...

Amazon.com: The Slap Bass Program: Alexis Sklarevski, David Schaub: Movies & TV

Also, you can NEVER have enough cable ties... $7.99 w/free shipping

Amazon.com: Monoprice 106462 6-Inch Hook and Loop Fastening Cable Ties, 50-Piece/Pack, 5 Colors: Electronics

Everything I know on slap bass I learned from that video. It is because of that program that I was able to create my video below. And fwiw, before that video I couldn't slap to save my life. And thought I'd never be able to.

 

[tastybasslines]

Amazon.com: Schecter 1200 Damien Platinum 4-String Bass Guitar, Satin Black: Musical Instruments $275.

Looks pretty nice for the $. I'm not sure about the EMG-HZ pups though - I haven't heard them myself.

 

[MattLplaysBass]

If you don't care about colors, a 50 pack is $4.97 at Lowe's every day, and these are 2" longer. Invalid Link Removed

Do those loop thru themselves? I don't care about the colors, but I do like that they stay attached to the cable when you unwrap them... if the lowe's ones do, then that is an even better deal...

EDIT: reading the reviews, it looks like they do- score!

 

[Sojourner]

Do those loop thru themselves? I don't care about the colors, but I do like that they stay attached to the cable when you unwrap them... if the lowe's ones do, then that is an even better deal...

EDIT: reading the reviews, it looks like they do- score!

Both the Monoprice ones and the Velcro brand ones from Lowe's loop through themselves. I have plenty of both and prefer the Lowe's version myself. The Monoprice ones are nice and thick, which at first take seems like a good thing, but since they're already shorter than the others, the extra thickness means they aren't good for much more than a 15 foot instrument cable, depending on girth of the cable. I mainly use them for short cables and all the various computer cables I have at home. The ones from Lowe's are great for anything from 10 ft instrument cables, to 50 ft XLR cables, to 5 foot extra heavy gauge Speakon cables. The good thing about either is you can always slide one through the loop of a second one and make an extra long tie, you just can't leave it on the cable the way you can with just one.

 

[tkonbass]

Both the Monoprice ones and the Velcro brand ones from Lowe's loop through themselves. I have plenty of both and prefer the Lowe's version myself. The Monoprice ones are nice and thick, which at first take seems like a good thing, but since they're already shorter than the others, the extra thickness means they aren't good for much more than a 15 foot instrument cable, depending on girth of the cable. I mainly use them for short cables and all the various computer cables I have at home. The ones from Lowe's are great for anything from 10 ft instrument cables, to 50 ft XLR cables, to 5 foot extra heavy gauge Speakon cables. The good thing about either is you can always slide one through the loop of a second one and make an extra long tie, you just can't leave it on the cable the way you can with just one.

Yep, the Velcro brand wraps from Lowes/HD are my favs also. I'm on my second or third pack and use them just about everywhere I need a cable wrap. They even work great on small headphone or charger cords and the like. I cut them to length as needed and they make a nice neat custom look. definitely a good value. I have also bought the bulk pack of wraps from Audiopile and for heavy PA speaker or extension cords those are a good option.

VEL-5T24 | Velcro Cable Strap Assortment

 

[MattLplaysBass]

Hey look- talking! And no one whining about it! Also, thanks for the info about the cable ties tkonbass and Sojourner!