As the title states, I am considering buying a new amp. I have come to you all for a little advice. I will give you some information about myself.
I've been playing bass "seriously" for a little over two years now and I consider myself to be a decent player. At the least good enough to be in a band. I have played live exactly four times. Now, I would consider myself a hobbyist on a basic level. My goal as a musician is to gig on a regular basis and that is about the extent of it. My current setup includes a Squier Precision, which I am completely happy with, and an Acoustic B20 amp. I like the B20, and it has served me just fine as a practice amp. I have miced this thing for half of my live shows and that works fine. I would rather just have an amp capable of playing a small/medium sized venue on its own, however. This thing can get pretty loud for a 20 watter. The only downside is that its volume is inversely proportional to its sound quality.
I would like to spend 400-500 on a used 410 and head. I feel like that is a reasonable goal. Doing so would bring my "rig" up to a respectable gigging level. However, I am not currently in a band.
tl/dr - See below
Decision: Spend some money on a new rig
Pros: -Ability to gig
-May have an easier time joining a band w/ the better gear
-Don't see myself needing to upgrade from something this size
Cons: -Costs me money
-Currently bandless
-Potentially waste my money via a combination of the first two cons
Any help/advice will be much appreciated. Feel free to point out any relevant information I have failed to consider.
I've been playing bass "seriously" for a little over two years now and I consider myself to be a decent player. At the least good enough to be in a band. I have played live exactly four times. Now, I would consider myself a hobbyist on a basic level. My goal as a musician is to gig on a regular basis and that is about the extent of it. My current setup includes a Squier Precision, which I am completely happy with, and an Acoustic B20 amp. I like the B20, and it has served me just fine as a practice amp. I have miced this thing for half of my live shows and that works fine. I would rather just have an amp capable of playing a small/medium sized venue on its own, however. This thing can get pretty loud for a 20 watter. The only downside is that its volume is inversely proportional to its sound quality.
I would like to spend 400-500 on a used 410 and head. I feel like that is a reasonable goal. Doing so would bring my "rig" up to a respectable gigging level. However, I am not currently in a band.
tl/dr - See below
Decision: Spend some money on a new rig
Pros: -Ability to gig
-May have an easier time joining a band w/ the better gear
-Don't see myself needing to upgrade from something this size
Cons: -Costs me money
-Currently bandless
-Potentially waste my money via a combination of the first two cons
Any help/advice will be much appreciated. Feel free to point out any relevant information I have failed to consider.
