Hartke Kickback 15. On paper, it doesn't seem to compare to some modern combos, but it is loud, not too heavy, has a nice DI, and sounds good. Most importantly....it doesn't rattle (which I seem to run into with every gigging combo I use).
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Combo Amp Recommendation
- Thread starter gera799
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I also can recommend the Fender Rumble 350--decent combo. Took me a while to get used to it, but I can dial in a wide range of sounds.
The original list includes all the models I could buy in that price range.
Yes, because we use 220v instead of 110v and that is a problem buying amps outside my country. The customs will send it back :/
In a few days I am going to try GK MB112 vs Ampeg BA112.
Assuming all things being equal, outside of the 'kickback' feature, I don't see any reason anyone would opt for any other combo amp than a Gallien Krueger.
My own personal preference is that, being an old fart, I would trade the 'kickback' feature for the lesser weight.
Jack
My own personal preference is that, being an old fart, I would trade the 'kickback' feature for the lesser weight.
Jack
Good luck on your search, but this a perfect example of an internet myth, spread mostly by people who never played one. You can play any type of music on any amp. I've used Ampegs for a gigantic variety of music and have never been left wanting for more. Whether or not you like it is a different story, but if someone blames the amp for not being able to cop a good sound, unless it's just a total piece of crap, it ain't the amp's fault.
I've been using a Behringer BX 1200 Ultrabass amp for more than six years now, and it is by far the best inexpensive bass amp I've ever owned. Far more output and thump than you'll need for at home practice, but in case you have a small Jazz gig such as a restaurant holding 100-150 patrons it's more than adequate.
At the time of purchase I paid less than $300 US dollars, and I've seen them for less. The amp more than handels my Ken Smith six string fretted Black Tiger, and my Kenneth Lawrance simi acoustic fretless six string chamber bass.
I hope this info is helpful,
Fritz
At the time of purchase I paid less than $300 US dollars, and I've seen them for less. The amp more than handels my Ken Smith six string fretted Black Tiger, and my Kenneth Lawrance simi acoustic fretless six string chamber bass.
I hope this info is helpful,
Fritz
The Ampeg would be a fine choice. It is a solid little amp capable of Motown to tappy tappy zing.
The Fender Bassman's were nice combos as well, if you can find a used Bassman 25, 60 or 100.
Another killer used combo would be an Eden Metro great amp 200W that you can easily scale up with.
What ever you decide go for as many watts as you can. As soon as you by buy a small amp you'll meet a drummer!!
Good Luck,
Jim
The Fender Bassman's were nice combos as well, if you can find a used Bassman 25, 60 or 100.
Another killer used combo would be an Eden Metro great amp 200W that you can easily scale up with.
What ever you decide go for as many watts as you can. As soon as you by buy a small amp you'll meet a drummer!!
Good Luck,
Jim
I have to go with the Hartke kickbacks. I have 3 of them - a Kickback 12 and two of the Kickback 15s. I bought the first one for $100 and the rest for less than $150 each. Solid as a rock and really nice tone. I've never had a problem with any of them. I stack the 2 Kickback 15s for club work and use the 12 for rehearsals. I've played through just about everything in 48 years in music and I am very impressed with these amps, regardless of their price.
