G-K Backline 110 bass amplifier / cat scratching post. Good sound and volume for its size and price.
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bedroom practice amps
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Up in my living room (where the kids hang out) I keep an Ashdown Perfect 10. It's fine for playing along with the stereo and at $75 used I don't mind if it gets wrecked.
I have a lot of options in the basement studio but the standby is the tube amp section of an SWR IOD running into an Acme B2.
I have a lot of options in the basement studio but the standby is the tube amp section of an SWR IOD running into an Acme B2.
I know, it's the only combo I've ever owned but I'm really happy with it. Soon I'll get my first rig, but I'm pretty sure I'll keep using my GK Backline 112 as a practice amp for a long time.
At GC, before buying this thing, I tried EVERY other combo available for bass, then retried some of them, and re-retried an even smaller number of them. I ended up with GK's Backline112.
I have an "Indie" band and have had no problems at all with volume. Gotta know how to equalize for the situation though. I've also used it in a small lobby at an art exhibition with a friend playing congas. No problem at all.
The contour switch is, awesome. And the -10db switch is also cool for active basses. My first bass is active, and when I started playing, I just cranked up this thing and it kinda distorted with the active bass. I just kept playing... But nothing ever happened.
Has a Line Out, Phones, A/B Foot switch, and Mix jacks. And a METAL GRILL!
Actually, I have tested this grill...
It can withstand kicks, hammers, and fat book bindings.
One time, I was inside a shuttle bus, with this combo, and since it has this "slant" or cut out part on its bottom (so you can face it to the ceiling) it ROLLED about 3 times when the bus accelerated and hit the end wall. Nothing happened. Tough motha*********.
EDIT: I do not work for Gallien Krueger.
At GC, before buying this thing, I tried EVERY other combo available for bass, then retried some of them, and re-retried an even smaller number of them. I ended up with GK's Backline112.
I have an "Indie" band and have had no problems at all with volume. Gotta know how to equalize for the situation though. I've also used it in a small lobby at an art exhibition with a friend playing congas. No problem at all.
The contour switch is, awesome. And the -10db switch is also cool for active basses. My first bass is active, and when I started playing, I just cranked up this thing and it kinda distorted with the active bass. I just kept playing... But nothing ever happened.
Has a Line Out, Phones, A/B Foot switch, and Mix jacks. And a METAL GRILL!
Actually, I have tested this grill...
It can withstand kicks, hammers, and fat book bindings.One time, I was inside a shuttle bus, with this combo, and since it has this "slant" or cut out part on its bottom (so you can face it to the ceiling) it ROLLED about 3 times when the bus accelerated and hit the end wall. Nothing happened. Tough motha*********.
EDIT: I do not work for Gallien Krueger.
I know, it's the only combo I've ever owned but I'm really happy with it. Soon I'll get my first rig, but I'm pretty sure I'll keep using my GK Backline 112 as a practice amp for a long time.
At GC, before buying this thing, I tried EVERY other combo available for bass, then retried some of them, and re-retried an even smaller number of them. I ended up with GK's Backline112.
I have an "Indie" band and have had no problems at all with volume. Gotta know how to equalize for the situation though. I've also used it in a small lobby at an art exhibition with a friend playing congas. No problem at all.
The contour switch is, awesome. And the -10db switch is also cool for active basses. My first bass is active, and when I started playing, I just cranked up this thing and it kinda distorted with the active bass. I just kept playing... But nothing ever happened.
Has a Line Out, Phones, A/B Foot switch, and Mix jacks. And a METAL GRILL!
Actually, I have tested this grill...
One time, I was inside a shuttle bus, with this combo, and since it has this "slant" or cut out part on its bottom (so you can face it to the ceiling) it ROLLED about 3 times when the bus accelerated and hit the end wall. Nothing happened. Tough motha*********.
EDIT: I do not work for Gallien Krueger.
I can attest to it's tough little mother ****er title.
Engine207
Losing faith in humanity...one call at a time.
If you are open to something a little different, look into the Fender B-DEC 30.
It's a small, 30 watt amp that has a number of great features. Not only can you can plug headphones in, but there is also an input for an iPod or other device. Best of all, there's a built in "bass teacher".
If I remember right, the built-in effects include 60 or 70 different jams and teaching loops that you can customize (tempo and key) to make you a better player. A built-in tuner and metronome will also save you on extra purchases. For fun, you can also choose from a number of effects like chorus, phase and flange, as well as a half dozen or so amp sounds.
Here's some YouTube:
I have one and I'm very happy with it.
It's a small, 30 watt amp that has a number of great features. Not only can you can plug headphones in, but there is also an input for an iPod or other device. Best of all, there's a built in "bass teacher".
If I remember right, the built-in effects include 60 or 70 different jams and teaching loops that you can customize (tempo and key) to make you a better player. A built-in tuner and metronome will also save you on extra purchases. For fun, you can also choose from a number of effects like chorus, phase and flange, as well as a half dozen or so amp sounds.
Here's some YouTube:
I have one and I'm very happy with it.
I use an Acoustic B10. I bought it last year and it works great for me. Then again, I don't have a gig amp of any kind yet, so it'll have to do since it's all I have. Eventually, I'll get something bigger.
A digitech BP-8 with headphones and the "jam along jack". But since I own the apartments I sometimes just jam through my rig! HA! It's just when I'm pissing off the wife when I have to don the headphones.... :cough:whipped:cough:
Fender Rumbler 15 Watt
it's good when you play with the volume down.
But when you turn it up it sounds bad.
However it's durable i've used it for three years.
it's good when you play with the volume down.
But when you turn it up it sounds bad.
However it's durable i've used it for three years.
I would recommend the Fender B-DEC 30. It offers lots of different effects and tones (via modelling). I learned quite a bit using the tutorial section of the amp and play along tunes. Another good option for practice and light gig is the now discountinued Ampeg Portabass 228. The Ashdowns combos are also pretty good.
