Ampeg BA-115 or Peavey TNT 150?

[drob24]

I need some opinions. I have a chance to trade for one of these amps and need to know which one you guys think is better? I have a practice amp now and I am looking to get something with more power. Just need to fill a small church.
Thanks!!

 

[bass4worship]

I have the BA-115 that I use for practice only bacause it dosn't seem loud to do a gig with plus it's a little muddy sometimes. On the other hand I did see many TNT-150 out there being gig with in churchs. Try them out first to see which sound better to you. If I needed to pick which one, the Peavey would be my pick.

 

[AxtoOx]

I had the Ampeg when I started out. Never intended it to be a gigging amp.
Your budget has a lot to do w/ it, but I'm not sure you can get over a drum kit w/ those, and I don't remember if they have a DI or not
I play everyplace w/ my SVT CL and 810, they do have a volume knob, but that's also very expensive.

 

[Foamy]

I really liked the TNT, and I kind of liked the Ampeg. I think you couldn't go wrong with either. Isn't the TNT less money?

 

[dalkowski]

Doesn't the Official Bass Player's Code of Conduct (US version) stipulate that every bass player at some point has to own a Peavey TNT?

I'd go Peavey if it has a direct out. GOod luck!

 

[Lowtonejoe]

I need some opinions. I have a chance to trade for one of these amps and need to know which one you guys think is better? I have a practice amp now and I am looking to get something with more power. Just need to fill a small church.
Thanks!!

I have owned both and strongly prefer the TNT.

It is louder, has more flexible tone options and is in no danger of going out of business.



Joe.

 

[McDreads]

TNT all the way; the ampeg is not loud enough, it's good for practice/semi-acoustic gigs without drummer.

 

[RickenBoogie]

Doesn't the Official Bass Player's Code of Conduct (US version) stipulate that every bass player at some point has to own a Peavey TNT?

I'd go Peavey if it has a direct out. GOod luck!

No, the official rules only state that it must be a Peavey bass combo, not any particular model. For instance, I had a TKO65, and was not in any way in violation of the code. +1 for the TNT over the BA.

 

[downtownblues]

I've owned both ( and several versions of the PV and BA).

Not even close, the TNT is a nice (perhaps a little bland) and dead-stone-reliable amp. Go for it.

 

[drob24]

Thanks guys, you are giving me some great feedback!!

 

[bwv1013]

FWIW i did a jazz/fusion gig (complete with horn section) with a BA115 and it got the job done. basically at max volume but it sounded pretty good. i would say go with whatever is the best deal.

 

[billoetjen]

Hey, do I get credit if I've gigged through a TKO combo?

 

[Foamy]

Hey, do I get credit if I've gigged through a TKO combo?

According to RickenBoogie, yes. So, that's good enough for me.