Okay, looking at the asking price of 200$ (CAD). It seems like this will likely be the best amp I can get for a good price that will still be able to play with an acoustic drum kit and guitarist.
Would that be a reasonable assumption?
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Fender Rumble 100 or Fender Bassman 100
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Okay, looking at the asking price of 200$ (CAD). It seems like this will likely be the best amp I can get for a good price that will still be able to play with an acoustic drum kit and guitarist.
Would that be a reasonable assumption?
What is the guitarist playing? Is he a volume junkie?, is the drummer a heavy hitter? I really can't tell you if it will work for you ... you have to ask your self, what is a reasonable band volume .... I play in a band that can play softly and can play VERY loud with an acoustic drum set ... what are your expecations volume wise?
I believe it is an old 40 Watt Roland he uses here. He's actually really reasonable about it. Definitely not a volume junkie.
To maximize your wattage, you'll need to get a very efficient cabinet, that way you'll won't grow out of the amp too quickly ( try to find a speaker cabinet with a sensitivity rating of at least 100db )
For a beginner on a budget it seems like it might be a snag on my part. Especially as it is local.
Back to your original question - Fender has made two Bassman 100 combos that I know of. The first had a black face and a 15" speaker. It's similar to the Rumble, but higher quality. Either amp would probably be adequate for the situation and budget you describe.
The later Bassman 100 combo had a silver face, and a 10" speaker. Nice amp for low-volume gigs, but would not be as loud as the Rumble; probably not the amp for you. $250 seems high for any of these amps used, especially the Rumble.
The Peavey MegaBass is a stereo power amp with a bass preamp and crossover grafted onto the front. I've never seen it in a combo like this ad shows. Don't think that's a Peavey cabinet. At $200, it's better bang/buck than the Bassman/Rumbles, assuming the speaker is good. It would power a second cab, either full-range or biamped. Heavy, no doubt...
The later Bassman 100 combo had a silver face, and a 10" speaker. Nice amp for low-volume gigs, but would not be as loud as the Rumble; probably not the amp for you. $250 seems high for any of these amps used, especially the Rumble.
The Peavey MegaBass is a stereo power amp with a bass preamp and crossover grafted onto the front. I've never seen it in a combo like this ad shows. Don't think that's a Peavey cabinet. At $200, it's better bang/buck than the Bassman/Rumbles, assuming the speaker is good. It would power a second cab, either full-range or biamped. Heavy, no doubt...
+1 for back to the question. Well as you see by the name, I played a Fender Bassman 100 for years. Great amp, as paint baller says you will grow out it quickly unless your intention is as a jazz bass player. I like old school, deep bass. The Rumble was too bright & breaks up very early. The Bassman can be pushed without breaking up. I've also played Peavey -They are the business, always sound louder than rated the opposite for Fender IMO. The (Tilt-Back) Bassman is great as a personal monitor & DI to the house it's fantastic.
The rumble 100 sucks, I've had one for years. With a controlled drummer you will be okay, but if they hit hard good luck. Add a guitarist and you are toast.
They sound **** too...
They sound **** too...
Right now out of the three amps (original two fenders plus the Peavey) It seems more sensible to buy the bigger amp thats cheaper especially with the reviews I am getting on the Fenders.
In regards to pricing, it is a Canadian market. Even when our dollar is on par our prices won't reflect that because the old stock was bought with a weaker dollar. Those actually are the most reasonable prices I have found.
The story the guy gives me is that he is a drummer and he bought it for when his bassist brother is around. So if it worked for him I'll likely be in reasonable shape. I would hope it'll be big enough that I won't outgrow it but if it happens I should be able to resell.
In terms of size, I'll likely aim to pick a practice amp in the near future and allow the Peavey to simply sit with the drum kit for when its needed. But being a six foot 190lb hockey, I should be fine with the size when it does need to be moved.
For the Bassman it would be the black face plate 15 inch from looking back at the ad.
Thanks to everyone for their help.
In regards to pricing, it is a Canadian market. Even when our dollar is on par our prices won't reflect that because the old stock was bought with a weaker dollar. Those actually are the most reasonable prices I have found.
The story the guy gives me is that he is a drummer and he bought it for when his bassist brother is around. So if it worked for him I'll likely be in reasonable shape. I would hope it'll be big enough that I won't outgrow it but if it happens I should be able to resell.
In terms of size, I'll likely aim to pick a practice amp in the near future and allow the Peavey to simply sit with the drum kit for when its needed. But being a six foot 190lb hockey, I should be fine with the size when it does need to be moved.
For the Bassman it would be the black face plate 15 inch from looking back at the ad.
Thanks to everyone for their help.
Looking at the amp carefully, it seems as though it is a MegaBass head somehow worked into a combo amp.
I guess my previous comments were too qualified. Yes, that's a Peavey MegaBass amp in a non-Peavey combo cab.
If the choices are:
Bassman 100 combo (100w, 1-15) - $250
Rumble 100 combo (100w, 1-15) - $250
Peavey MegaBass in combo cab (400w, 1-15) - $200
I say the Peavey is the best deal in this field, assuming that the speaker is good, and recognizing that you won't get the full 400 watts out of one 15" speaker.
I'm not knocking the Fenders, but the Peavey thing has more power and value, and since weight is not a concern, it seems like the obvious choice.
If the choices are:
Bassman 100 combo (100w, 1-15) - $250
Rumble 100 combo (100w, 1-15) - $250
Peavey MegaBass in combo cab (400w, 1-15) - $200
I say the Peavey is the best deal in this field, assuming that the speaker is good, and recognizing that you won't get the full 400 watts out of one 15" speaker.
I'm not knocking the Fenders, but the Peavey thing has more power and value, and since weight is not a concern, it seems like the obvious choice.
I would have to say Peavey as well. I owned a Rumble 15, and it sounded nice for a 15 watt 8" combo. And I've owned a Peavey TNT 150, and that thing got loud. It was only 150 watts, through a 15" speaker, yet it was a lot louder at a lower volume than the Ampeg full stack it was sitting next to at the store. And the Ampeg had 350 watts with a 4x10" cab and a 1x15" cab.
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Always thought the Bassman combo version was called Bassman Ten and had 4x10" speakers.
I have used a Bassman 100 head with several cabinets/combinations and was always very pleased with it's sound and vibe. Very cool and classic choice I would say. Eventually it had to make room for something bigger, I played it in a very very loud band, would imagine a normal even loudish band might still work just fine.
Seeing how the Peavey gets quite some praise it seems the best rational choice, have to say though the Bassman gets more credit in the cool dept. For what that's worth and IMO.
I have used a Bassman 100 head with several cabinets/combinations and was always very pleased with it's sound and vibe. Very cool and classic choice I would say. Eventually it had to make room for something bigger, I played it in a very very loud band, would imagine a normal even loudish band might still work just fine.
Seeing how the Peavey gets quite some praise it seems the best rational choice, have to say though the Bassman gets more credit in the cool dept. For what that's worth and IMO.
I agree---have found the same thing with mine where a hard drummer slays you. It is good for just practicing by yourself, but I do not consider it a gig amp at all unless everybody else is low in volume and you are up.
I have a Peavey MegaBass amp and love it. It is an american made strong power amp. I use it with an ampeg SVT-410HE cab and it RAWKS...buy it!
I own a Peavey MegaBass amp and love it! It is american made and very solid. I use it with an ampeg SVT-410HE and it RAWKS! I would suggest you buy it
i played a Bassman 1-15 combo like the one you where looking at when i was trying out basses at the store, and i really liked it. It has a really nice clean bass sound thats very vintage and it was a tube amp, which is really nice to run pedals through.
I would go with the bassman, and buy a fuzz/OD/distortion pedal to get the grit you want. I have run a 150watt head through a 1-15 cab in a punk band situation and its always been heard, and i kept the volume at 8 to get a break up and master volumes never over 4. So i think with a 100watt head your master would go around 7 you'd be fine IMHO. Its not ideal but you can alway mic it or DI and use it as your own monitor.
I would go with the bassman, and buy a fuzz/OD/distortion pedal to get the grit you want. I have run a 150watt head through a 1-15 cab in a punk band situation and its always been heard, and i kept the volume at 8 to get a break up and master volumes never over 4. So i think with a 100watt head your master would go around 7 you'd be fine IMHO. Its not ideal but you can alway mic it or DI and use it as your own monitor.
