Amp Newbie

[Mahumadi]

I have no clue about anything amp related. I found this amp on CL [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

Could anyone inform me on why this amp would be good or bad for small venues such as bars?

 

[timmo97]

Behringer seems to have a very poor rep regarding bass amp quality. The advertised watt rating should be enough for a bar, the question is would the amp last through the gig?

 

[cassanova]

Most Behringer stuff = crap. Faulty, unreliable, cheaply constructed crap. I've read many reviews about how Behringer amps, including power amps crap out.

So do yourself a favor and pass this buy as there are much better companies out there that will provide you with a more reliable and better sounding amp.

Some names that instantly come to mind in the $300 - $400 price range.

Peavey
Fender
Carvin
Ampeg
Acoustic

 

[Mahumadi]

Most Behringer stuff = crap. Faulty, unreliable, cheaply constructed crap. I've read many reviews about how Behringer amps, including power amps crap out.

So do yourself a favor and pass this buy as there are much better companies out there that will provide you with a more reliable and better sounding amp.

Some names that instantly come to mind in the $300 - $400 price range.

Peavey
Fender
Carvin
Ampeg
Acoustic

Thanks, ill look into those brands. Im assuming 400w is enough for smaller venues?

 

[ilovethesechord]

Yeah, 400 watts is more than enough... Most established bars that host bands regularly will have some kind of house PA system to help you get more volume. If there is no house support, you will most likely have to turn up the amp past the halfway point, which is not a bad thing.


I will say this, though. Less expensive cabs sound great when they are played quietly; Pushing the amp past 1/2 (probably closer to 2/3) volume is when you will start to actually hear what you payed for.

...Since most par patrons will not actually think about the bass players "tone," the amp you posted will do fine!