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Amp Recommendations
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Probably a Mesa Subway rig in that price range. You think you want a Peavey T-40, but you don't. They were a good bass back in the day, but there are many better basses now, and they all weigh about 4 pounds less than a T-40.
If budget weren't an issue, Bergantino would be the way to go and you'd never have to buy another amp. Buy once, cry once. Buy a forte at $899 and use a cheap cab until you can get something by Berg.
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Are you planning to gig on bass? What's your bass budget?
@Linnin can give you some good info on Fender amps that will fit your needs and budget.
Oh, yeah, welcome to TB!
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Hey there! Welcome to TalkBass. Always nice to see a new face around here.
Interesting you want a T-40. I own a T-40. Mind expanding on why you want one? That's an unusual choice for a first bass.
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Not gigging yet, but I want something fairly loud, louder than a 100W solid state PA (which I have).
As for the T-40, I came across a picture of it and thought it looked awesome, so I found some videos of it being played, it sounds pretty good to me. I know its heavy but I'm used to carrying heavy stuff around.
One more thing I want to add, I was originally gonna get a new guitar and a Marshall DSL40C, but I decided I wanted a bass first, so something that would go good with that as far as power, weight, and controls, knobs and stuff.
As for the T-40, I came across a picture of it and thought it looked awesome, so I found some videos of it being played, it sounds pretty good to me. I know its heavy but I'm used to carrying heavy stuff around.
One more thing I want to add, I was originally gonna get a new guitar and a Marshall DSL40C, but I decided I wanted a bass first, so something that would go good with that as far as power, weight, and controls, knobs and stuff.
As for basses, check out the Yamaha BB series. Similar vibe (IMO) to the Peavey but newer and lighter.
Amps - Used Mesa Subway D800 plus a Revsound RS28 or 110 (can add another later) or something else if you don't care about weight. Or if you want a combo, the GK MB212s are plenty loud for you and under budget.
Amps - Used Mesa Subway D800 plus a Revsound RS28 or 110 (can add another later) or something else if you don't care about weight. Or if you want a combo, the GK MB212s are plenty loud for you and under budget.
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For that price range bro, possibilities are endless. Check the classifieds here, or you could go for a new Hartke 410 cab. With an amp to match. The cabs are great. Punchy and bright as hell. Good for thrash, punk, whatever. Or, you could always go the Ampeg route. Whichever you like better. But, 1000 bucks will get you a pretty solid set up however you want it.
Fender Rumble 210 or GK MB210. Both under a grand, both have enough knobs to turn to dial in just about any sound you want, and both have enough grunt to keep up with drummers as well as annoy the neighbors. There are lots of other great choices for your budget in any config and color you can dream up. The Fender or the GK will get you a long way down the road as you explore bass world. Happy playing
mmm I was thinking tube type amps, I've had about enough of solid state for awhile, it got me where I needed to be but I want something that I'll love for awhile. I mean, I have heard that solid state is better these days but I still hear more good things about tube amps.
Man, if you don't mind heavy and play punk/thrash, get a couple of used 4x10s and a used GK head and let 'er rip. And you will be well below budget.
What model of amp and cab would you recommend, because I don't know what to get besides, tube, 100-300 watts... stuff like that.
Hartke HA3500 head 2 Hartke 4 10s. Heavy stuff is generally cheap. There's a Genz Benz 6 10 cab on my local craigslist for $350. That'd get loud.
Since you're a guitarist first and just getting into bass, you might not know that solid state bass amps are very very good and very common, even among pros. It's not like with guitar, where pretty much anyone who considers their gear serious uses all tube. There are still some who prefer tubes for bass and that's fine and all, but you shouldn't be put off by solid state for bass.
Are you planning on playing this live? Do the venues around you have backline cabs? If yes, then you'd want to look at separate heads and cabs since you might be just putting your head on their back line. If no, then combos should be fair game too. How much volume do you need, or more accurately, who do you plan of playing this with? What kind of amps will the other people be playing? A 210 combo could be great but against 2 guitarists with 412 cabs and 100 watt tube amps, you'll need more.
Any types of sounds you like? Specific bassists or bands?
And finally, what does the used market look like around you? I always believed in getting cabs used (as long as you can try them and make sure they aren't buzzy or blown) as they usually will have a decent discount over new.
Are you planning on playing this live? Do the venues around you have backline cabs? If yes, then you'd want to look at separate heads and cabs since you might be just putting your head on their back line. If no, then combos should be fair game too. How much volume do you need, or more accurately, who do you plan of playing this with? What kind of amps will the other people be playing? A 210 combo could be great but against 2 guitarists with 412 cabs and 100 watt tube amps, you'll need more.
Any types of sounds you like? Specific bassists or bands?
And finally, what does the used market look like around you? I always believed in getting cabs used (as long as you can try them and make sure they aren't buzzy or blown) as they usually will have a decent discount over new.
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You can, if you want it bad enough. But, you don't need it bro. SVT-7Pro will get you there just fine. Tube pre-amp SS power 1000w@4ohms $800 new, Peavey Headliner 4x10 1600w 8 ohms $300 new, ~ $1250 out the door. Set to play anything, anywhere. Or, you can buy it all used. If you do that, you can probably get an Ampeg cab to go with the head for around the same price. That's if you want Ampeg. But, whatever you're thinking of or looking at, you can always put on some good headphones, and search YouTube for demos. Or go down to guitar center and plug in yourself. Everybody has their own preferences, favorites, and hateds. But, if you find a cool amp with somewhere around 500w of power, and a cab that can handle it, you can get loud as hell. You can always buy a pre-amp pedal to shape your sound later if you want to. $1000 budget is a great budget. But, I'd explore some options before just getting what someone else likes. You might not. Know what I mean?
THIS ^^^^^^^ (Just wanted to quote that here for emphasis.) If you want that grindy, 80's punk sound, you can pick up an older GK head used, but really, any of the newer class-D heads can do that too and be easier to schlep around. If you just gotta have tubes, check out a hybrid like the GK MB Fusion 800 or 500, or something all-tube like a Mesa 400+ (used).
As far as the bass, for punk I'd go with either a P bass or a Jazz depending on whichever feels and sounds best to you.
It would actually help if you would describe the ideal bass sound you have in your head (e.g. big and wooly, crisp and clean, etc, etc)
