Good Amp Under $350?

[Hemunchie]

I have only been playing for about 3 months and I just got my first bass. I've been playing on a crappy squier guitar amp ever since i started. I just got $350 for christmas and I'm looking for a good amp. Any ideas?

 

[SnoMan]

That's a bit rough.

i'd keep my eye on the classifieds here and ebay or whereever else you have access too.

I'd recommend looking for anything in the range of 300+ watts.

 

[Planet Boulder]

GK Backline 600

 

[Luis Fabara]

Ampeg BA115

 

[molsen]

used peavey. mark iii, mark vi, mark viii. all can be had on ebay for under $400

 

[Ddeele]

Zzounds has the Ashdown MAGC115 in B-stock for under your price. It would probably be a poor choice if you want to do all that slappin' and poppin' stuff, but it's got mucho bottom, and you can add a cab with a couple of tens and a tweeter, if you want to later on.

 

[got2getbetter]

Ampeg B100R

 

[herndonbassist]

IMHO I would SERIOUSLY look at a used Peavey for that price. I have to say that in the lower realms, I've been truly dissappointed with ampeg's power. I think that they make great sounding gear, but I always got lost in the mix with the lower wattage stuff. The Peavey gear can be found on the cheap, and won't let you down!

Peace!

 

[Lobster11]

Ampeg B100R

+1 on the Rocket. A used one should cost just about what you've got to spend. (Coincidence? I don't think so...)

 

[Zachass]

Another vote for used peavey gear. The t-max and firebass amps are two pretty loud amps for around that price.

 

[Lowtonejoe]

GK Backline 600

+1.



Joe.

 

[joegeezer]

You can usually nab a Behringer head on e-bay for 150 bucks. Hit the local Craigslist, and find a cab for 200 and your there. The Peavey stuff is also a good choice. Alot of guys on here hate Behringer heads, but I use one for my backup, and for practice, and have never had a breakdown. But at least that will get you a little power to play with, and get your blood going to make you stick with your bass playing.

 

[Nighttrain1127]

If you are practicing by your self or with a not very loud babd the B100R would be a good amp but if you plan on playing with a semi loud+ band get peavey head and cab.

 

[srxplayer]

Do you want a combo or a head / cab set up?

Used Peavey is good for heads and or combos. Look for used Peavey or Avatar cabinets if you want to go that route.

Check the classifieds here on Talkbass.

 

[molsen]

used peavey + avatar = budget rig of doom

 

[Hemunchie]

thanx guys