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Beginner need help with first decent amp buy

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Ikan

Jul 23, 2019
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Hello everyone.
I am going to buy myself a Yamaha TRBX304 bass guitar, been playing with a poopy noname bass and it really isnt sounding good. I also have a amp that came with that cheap bass. So as i upgrade my bass i also want to upgrade the amp.
So my question is what should i buy? Im really new to amps and dont know much about them.
But i was thinking maybe 100watts or so. I am mostly going to use it just at home practicing.
Hopefully some of you can help me.
 
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You need this
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You know you do.

Welcome to the Bass side ;)
 
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Ikan said:
Yeah looks like its a great deal, but isnt anyone suggesting anything else? Or is it just the best bang for
Yeah just best bang for the buck. ..I personally use mesa subway gear,which will set you back about $2,000.00,also use gk gear which is not as expensive but sounds good.I've used a lot of gear over the years,I'm just giving my personal opinion ymmv,good luck.
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We need to know more about your budget, gigging/band situation, and the type of music you plan on playing (this one is least important). Fender Rumble is a very good suggestion, all things considered.

It's hard to buy a "bad" amp nowadays honestly. You're on TalkBass so you're going to hear the vocal fringe at both ends...fanboys who think a certain brand can do no wrong and malcontents who would decline a date with a supermodel because she has pointy elbows. If you can ignore both of them and trust your ears, you really can't go wrong.

My advice as always is - buy one, cry once. Meaning, spend a little extra money up front and get something nice that you'll take care of and seems like more than you need right now. That way, if circumstances change in a year or two, you'll be 100% ready to take that last minute gig at the big outdoor venue and won't have to worry about your 1x12 combo amp keeping up.
 
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BlackCatBassman said:
We need to know more about your budget, gigging/band situation, and the type of music you plan on playing (this one is least important). Fender Rumble is a very good suggestion, all things considered.
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Okey, so first of all as i mentioned above this amp will mostly be used at home, i might take it to my Friends house from time to time but thats about it. Im in no type of band and i havent gigged ever. And probably wont for some time.
I like playing most genres of music but i rarely play metal.
jlepre said:
Can you go to a local dealer to try some out? Rumbles are suggested because of the value, and sound. I have owned the Rumble 500C and gigged it many times.
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I have one local dealer but they have Weird opening hours and its 1 hour drive. If im looking for another music store its litterally hours and hours of driving. So im mostly gonna rely on internet reviews and hope for the best.
 
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jlepre said:
Who said? I added the extension speaker with my 500C. I'm not sure if this isn't allowed on the lower wattage models.
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The Rumble 15, 25, LT25, 40, Studio 40 and 100 don't support external speakers: the 200, 500 and Stage 800 do.

@Ikan The Rumble 100 is small enough for home practice and big enough to play with a couple of buddies in the living room or in a coffee shop. This latest rendition of the Rumble (v3) is very user friendly, good quality, light and sounds very good. That's why it has earned a very large fan base.
It would be helpful to know your location and what bass equipment is stocked in the store near you.
 
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If I was just starting out, needed a home/practice amp, and might gig down the road, I would look for a used Ampeg BA115 combo amp.

It has Good sound, very low price when purchased used, and you can use it on small gigs by itself or larger gigs when paired with another amp via an ABY switch.

Good luck with your journey.
 
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