COMBO ADVICE!

[j3ss3]

Hi bassists, I would like some advice on a combo, I like a real fat,warm and bassy sound and would like a 100watter that DOES NOT distort at high volumes,my current combo (roland cube 15) distorts at10'o clock!any advice?My budget is around 300euros

 

[chroma601]

Can you give us a budget and intended use (practice, playing w/acoustic guitars, etc)? 100 watts is not a lot for bass, especially if no distortion is required.

 

[j3ss3]

mainly practice

 

[Turock]

Ampeg B100 R

 

[j3ss3]

i tried that one, it hissed and rattled like hell

 

[Thunderthumbs73]

Hartke combo always did well by me, and would NOT distort at high volumes. Usually any buzz I would hear was something in the room, and not the amp/cab. I would think hard about holding off on an amp/cab purchase until you can afford something that you don't have to max-out in terms of volume and performance. I think it would be better to run a bigger amp/cab setup at "6" than a smaller setup at "10" if nothing else for the longevity and satisfaction with the gear's reliability and sound.

Best to you.

 

[Radek]

If you want high volumes without a distortion then you need some headroom. Just 100W combo may not cut it simply put. I have Roland Cube 100 which can put some decent volume (even if it's rated at 100W) but it isn't 4x10 rig obviously.

You are looking after a more powerful amp really than 100W.

 

[Turock]

i tried that one, it hissed and rattled like hell

I've heard the rattle said about the B200 R. I've never heard a hiss or rattle out of my B100 R, and I can play it wide-open with no distortion. and it gets the "real fat,warm and bassy sound". Mine is made in US, don't know about the asian ones.

 

[Chasarms]

Don't know what you could buy it for in Europe, but the Fender Bassman 150 is serving me VERY well as a smaller practice/rehearsal combo.

 

[j3ss3]

i Saw an ad on an ebay-ish site for an ashdown MAG 300 15"combo for 350 euros,good deal? its new+i could haggle a bit .

 

[j3ss3]

Im really jealous on americans BTW, they have so much choice for less money
maybe i could talk my parents into moving there

 

[psychotiger]

i Saw an ad on an ebay-ish site for an ashdown MAG 300 15"combo for 350 euros,good deal? its new+i could haggle a bit .

Get it! My best friend just bought one and loves it. I have the MAG 300 210T and it is great alone or paired with my ABM 115 cab. Being in the US, I have no idea if it is a good deal or not but that combo would do you right.

 

[bassplayershane]

GK 400RB/210!!! Love it. I use it for 20pce jazz big bands, orchestra pits, small pub gigs etc. A great amp.