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Bass Amp that can cut through!

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Eupharies22

Dec 26, 2007
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Hi guys, im looking for a bass amp that wen combined with my american fender can hold its own against drums + guitar. Im looking to spend between £200 - £400, and i love the sound The bassist from Mxpx can get!

I look forward to your suggestions! thanks
 
#2
It's simple really- get the most powerful amp you can afford, then EQ yourself so that your sound is not competing with the kick drum or the guitars. Everything else- specific brands, models, tube or solid state, etc.- is mostly irrelevant to whether you can cut through the mix.
 
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Thanks! yeh i use a pick so all good, i know ampegs are amazing but, also very pricey!! wouldnt get one between £200-£400 with about 200w's, is there anything that can get close 2 the sound of an ampeg with 10s?
 
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bongomania said:
It's simple really- get the most powerful amp you can afford, then EQ yourself so that your sound is not competing with the kick drum or the guitars. Everything else- specific brands, models, tube or solid state, etc.- is mostly irrelevant to whether you can cut through the mix.
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this is great advice - in your price range look around for some used combo's - Peavey is usually a good value for the buck. A TVX with 2x10 and tweeter?
 
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Eupharies22 said:
I want decent quality as well thought, i of course can shape the EQ but if the amp isnt good quality, changing the eq around wont make a difference...
I was after a few names / models ;p
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The quality will depend on what you can afford. Any of my amps can "cut through" but they cost more than you want to spend. Bottom line, get something with at least 600 watts, 800 to 1,000 would be better. With the judicious application of EQ, you'll "cut through." EQ can make ALL the difference. Don't cut your mids.
 
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bongomania said:
It's simple really- get the most powerful amp you can afford, then EQ yourself so that your sound is not competing with the kick drum or the guitars. Everything else- specific brands, models, tube or solid state, etc.- is mostly irrelevant to whether you can cut through the mix.
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What he said. Higher sensitivity in the cab is a good thing too.
 
#12
Ok.. im really new to this so this might sound stupid, if i get a powerful amp.... not good quality.... then its gona sound crap right.... so wouldnt it be better to get maybe i duno a 250w amp, better quality than say a 600w behringer??
 
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Eupharies22 said:
Ok.. im really new to this so this might sound stupid, if i get a powerful amp.... not good quality.... then its gona sound crap right.... so wouldnt it be better to get maybe i duno a 250w amp, better quality than say a 600w behringer??
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Ignoring the Behringer comment, any decently made PA type amp should sound identical to any other similar amp of the same power that's not clipping. There are lots of good Pro amps on the market for good money, both new and secondhand.
 

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