downsizing, need a small combo.

[Will_White]

I'm moving in with my fiance (yes it is possible for a bass player )
And we are moving into a 10x21 house. My big combo isn't going to fit. I'm looking for something that will fit into one of the IKEA cubes 13"x13"x13" does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[B-string]

I would guess you don't plan on gigging it? Unless you are switching to skinny string.

 

[Will_White]

I would guess you don't plan on gigging it? Unless you are switching to skinny string.

No I'm keeping my big combo for that it will just stay in the practice room. I'm just looking for a practice amp, I'm not a fan of headphone amps and an acoustic is to big, I'm also building a headless medium scale to pair with it.

 

[dreamadream99]

On the expensive side, Markbass Minimark 802; on the cheap side, Peavey MAX 12 II.

 

[bebass]

10" combo will be largest I would think. I am getting one for a small room. IMO very few smaller than that will give a good tone. Used to have an 8" combo but didn't like it so much.

 

[Will_White]

On the expensive side, Markbass Minimark 802; on the cheap side, Peavey MAX 12 II.

Neither of those fit the size requirement of 13" x 13" x 13" or less.

 

[dreamadream99]

Neither of those fit the size requirement of 13" x 13" x 13" or less.

That should have read Peavey MAX 126, not 12.
Markbass dimensions are 11"x11"x11", and the Peavey is 12x13x8.

 

[Will_White]

That should have read Peavey MAX 126, not 12.
Markbass dimensions are 11"x11"x11", and the Peavey is 12x13x8.

The markbass is a 2x8 thats 16" minimum, the peavey might work but it's only a 6.5 I would really prefer something larger then that.

 

[dreamadream99]

I am rife with typos this time of night. Should have read Markbass Minimark 801.
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[Doner Designs]

On the expensive side, Markbass Minimark 802; on the cheap side, Peavey MAX 12 II.

I knew you meant the 801. I had one of those and thought it was fantastic for the size (but expensive). Would have kept but didn't need something that small. Ended up trading that plus a GK 1x10 combo (also a good choice if you can find one) for something bigger since the space is not an issue for me.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

I'm moving in with my fiance (yes it is possible for a bass player )
And we are moving into a 10x21 house. My big combo isn't going to fit. I'm looking for something that will fit into one of the IKEA cubes 13"x13"x13" does anyone have any recommendations?

There was a Genz 3.0 combo for sale on the TB classifieds last week - small, fun, cheap and *good*.

 

[40Hz]

How about getting an Ampeg SCR-DI or similar DI/Preamp with a headphone out. Just plug a good set of headphones in to practice with and you'll be set. Handy tool to have in your kit for other reasons too.

I thought the the TC BG-250 combo made a really nice practice/very small venue amp. Lots of convenience features built in. Headphone out jack on it too.

Ah headphones! Good relationship-saver when inspiration or insomnia (or boredom) hits you at 2:00AM.

 

[moody]

12" speaker, 13x13 baffle. Some sort of mini head around the back.

 

[matthewbrown]

An Eden 1X12 and a GK MB200. Not a combo, but small and fairly loud.

 

[Doner Designs]

There was a Genz 3.0 combo for sale on the TB classifieds last week - small, fun, cheap and *good*.

Those little things with the removable head are awesome.

 

[Doner Designs]

An Eden 1X12 and a GK MB200. Not a combo, but small and fairly loud.

Or any 1x12 without a tweeter to force the cabinet to be larger.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Depends what you want it for. At work, I have a cheap Dean Markley guitar amp, and I put a piece of plywood over the open back. It's enough to play along with a recording. Not great fidelity, but cheap, available, and tiny.

 

[Joebone]

Absolute no-brainer. The GenzBenz 3.0 with either the 8" or 10" speaker box. I've been using the 3.0-10T for years as a great grab-and-go rehearsal/small gig amp. I also have the smaller 8" box which is surprisingly capable if used within reason. Tried this side-by-side with the pricey mark bass with two 6 inch speakers, and it wasn't even close - the GB was way better on coverage, and tonal flexibility.

 

[buldog5151bass]

You might want to check out Chop Shop amps - member here @basscooker . He does some stuff like that.

 

[DavC]

ibby promethean 3110 ... it's a fraction over 13" tall , but rubber feet could be removed .. !?

i recently picked up a used one for $250 ( might sell though ?? not sure yet )