OK so I've decided to go with a 100 watt bass amp for playing in a 2 piece (or 3 w/ a cajun) acoustic-electric classic rock venue. I lolay bass on some tunes. (Fender P Elite ii, Jazz, and Fender acoustic bass w. Assorted others. Already have a big rig. (Too much-too heavy) and a practice amp.(Dean Markley Spectra 30watt) Great amp but too small. $ is sort of an issue. Not spending $500-$1000 on a 100w bar amp. Keeping with the basics. FenderRumble V3 112 100w or thePeavey MAX 110 100w. Dont say listen toboth. Inthe store all things are equallt scewed. Like the peavey tiltback. Cant get over the 10in speaker. OR a 12 for that matter. The Fender Rumble V3 200 w a 1X15 tweeter is another choice. It's actually only 140 watts with out the extension cab. Now 100 vs 140 watts may not be noticeable,but it might give a tad more headroom and the 15 may dispurse sound better. Lets face it, im not going into a mosh pit metal acid rock large venue. Just small bars & pubs to have some fun playing out again. Looking to know if the bass response on the first two is adequite and if the Rumble V3-200 might be too much. Any suggestions?
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fender vs peavey again
- Thread starter wkski
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If I were picking from those three, I think I'd go with the Rumble V3. Few more watts and a fifteen with the option to add a cab later appeals to me. You might want to take a look at the Carvin MB series, too. They have a lightweight 200 watt combo with a fifteen that might appeal to you at a very reasonable price.
Pop into the Fender Rumble Club and read what working bass players are saying. Tons of love, and rave reviews to include gig reports. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-rumble-club.970397/page-92
Either The Rumble 100 or the 200 combos will meet your needs with deft aplomb and fabulous Fender tone.
Either The Rumble 100 or the 200 combos will meet your needs with deft aplomb and fabulous Fender tone.
Thanks for the input! Peavey always had that squalk to me. Don't get me wrong. I still have my origional Mark IV head and BW cabs.(1983) Always a workhorse and never failed. Always like the sound of a 15 better. I know ampeg as well. Good amps. Played a few. These new class D amps are all new to me though. Guess I just feel better about the fender. Seems to be the most practicle choice for me; and my back! Anyone have any stage experence with the Rumble V3 1x15 200watt(140) combo?
I made the jump to Class D, and Neo drivers 2 years ago. Never looked back. 47 lbs is so easy to lug around. If I need more power I'll just DI out to the board. There problem. I'm not lugging around 100 lbs cabs anymore. 
Fender is a good brand. I had a Peavey TKO 150 back in the day. I had issues with it clipping and dropping out, but only after
several hours of use. I'd guess it would start overheating.
Fender is a good brand. I had a Peavey TKO 150 back in the day. I had issues with it clipping and dropping out, but only afterseveral hours of use. I'd guess it would start overheating.
