backyard/patio amp for ABG

[mesaplayer83]

Me too sort of (24 yrs). I use to agree, heard the term a few times over the last few years and wrote it off as imaginary/ marketing BS.
These statements lead me to assume.
Neither of you have played through piranha speakers?
I believe it's a big reason for their popularity with upright players.

Nope, never even heard of them, let alone played thru them - still sounds like BS to me, though...

 

[pellomoco14]

Play a pjb combo or cab if you get the chance.
I would only expect a fool to believe with out experiencing.

 

[Wilda]

GK MB150S
On sale chicago ME for memorial day weekend.
15% off

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Time-tested workhorse
I’ve used on for 20 years at small gigs. And use it ouside to play music from my phone for parties/yard work. Aux-in via an 1/8 inch cable and 1/4 adapter.

Me too on the little GK! I gigged with it for many years it amazed everyone. it's 26 pounds I could get from the car to the stage in one trip no dolly. It finally gave out on me after about 12 years of Pretty heavy use. I don't know how it would be on an acoustic bass but stand up players who borrowed it from me thought it was great. Apparently the transistors for my old model are now hard to come by. I miss it The first time I heard it was at a musicians patio party I was coming from my parking spot down the street and I thought dang that bass sounds good. When I got there it was a famous session player playing through his little GK micro!

 

[glocke1]

Play a pjb combo or cab if you get the chance.
I would only expect a fool to believe with out experiencing.

hmmm...meaning what? I'd be a fool to believe they are great when they might not be? Help me out here..I have no way of trying one without buying first.

 

[Jeff Scott]

My Markbass Minimark has ruined me for virtually any other small, compact, lightweight bass amp.

 

[moreorless]

A couple of mentions of the Fender rumble -- I have a Fender rumble 40 that I picked up used for way cheap (under $200) that sounds pretty darn good equipped with a 10 inch speaker and weighs about 18 pounds. Light enough to carry in one hand with your bass in the other! A plus is that it has a line out with ground lift for connection to a PA if needed.

 

[mark pearson]

The Micro Cube Bass RX. Equal to a 10" combo while being smaller and lighter. A little expensive, but it does have a lot of xtra features built in + battery powered to add even more flexibility / convenience.

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I second the motion for the RX Cube. Had mine for years now and too much fun not to have. Drum machine brings inspiration for new bass lines, Great tone and effects. Ditch the power cord and bring it to the camp fire,
the batteries seem to last forever. When my ABG isn't quite loud enough in acoustic jams I bring out the RX

 

[Pill Bass]

I second the motion for the RX Cube. Had mine for years now and too much fun not to have. Drum machine brings inspiration for new bass lines, Great tone and effects. Ditch the power cord and bring it to the camp fire,
the batteries seem to last forever. When my ABG isn't quite loud enough in acoustic jams I bring out the RX

To anyone with experience amping a 5-string AGB:

I, too, am looking for a small, lightweight (battery-operated is a plus) amp that will allow my ABG to keep up with a couple of un-amplified acoustic guitars in a backyard/campground jam setting. I like the idea of the RX cube and it accessories, and a Fender Rumble seems a most economical solution, but the question always looms: how does it handle the low B string? I've tried a couple small amps with 8" speakers that farted out badly at anything below 3rd fret G.

Will either of these amps get me a solid (i.e. no drop off in volume), clear (i.e. no speaker over-excursioning) sound across all strings at a reasonable volume?

Thanks for sharing your experiences...

BD

 

[NoOtherSound54]

It might be a little heavy but, I love my B-15 (with a JBL D-140).

 

[Appogee]

Noone has any experience or opinions on the Roland Cube XL-20 Bass...?

 

[bigtone23]

I have only briefly played the Roland bass cube in the store. It seems that it would be more than enough to keep up with two acoustic guitars.

 

[bebass]

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without a doubt.

I just ordered that same battery for my Double Four! How much playing time do you get?

If you really want the best sound possible then... Phil Jones Suitcase.

Anything else is pretty much a compromise on sound, volume, tone or several of those.

IMO the suitcase is loud enough for small gigs and the Double Four is loud enough for practice and a gig with one or two acoustic guitars at low volume.