Heads

[Lichlord2112]

So I own and use a fender rumble 15. Thinking of eventually getting a Fender Bassbreaker 15 head. Just a home bass enthusiast, too old to try and form a working band. So what is a head? Is it like a pre-amp? What does it do specifically? And as a home enthusiast do I even need one?

 

[bholder]

What you have is a combo, an amp head and cabinet built into one box. The head alone is just the head part, preamp + power amp & etc., but no speakers. So if you switch to the Bassbreaker 15, you'll need a cabinet too.

 

[Lichlord2112]

What you have is a combo, an amp head and cabinet built into one box. The head alone is just the head part, preamp + power amp & etc., but no speakers. So if you switch to the Bassbreaker 15, you'll need a cabinet too.

Ahh thats right! combo amp. So for my in home use the combo is perfect as is!

 

[bholder]

Just for lolz I looked up the Bassbreaker 15 - available as either a head or a combo, I didn't see a head / external cab pairing offered though. Anyway, you have options.

 

[MattZilla]

The Bassbreaker seems like a cool first Other amp.

Your gateway into putting together a collection of amps.

 

[Redbrangus]

Your gateway into putting together a collection of amps.

...and for this reason, to be avoided at all costs.

 

[Lichlord2112]

Just for lolz I looked up the Bassbreaker 15 - available as either a head or a combo, I didn't see a head / external cab pairing offered though. Anyway, you have options.

Found the
Fender Bassbreaker 15 Combo 120V with Accessory Bundle

on amazon. Wow this'll be an expensive 2nd amp set-up. But very cool!!!

 

[Turnaround]

Tails

 

[Redbrangus]

 

[EdwardofHuncote]

Tails

Beat me to it!

 

[Johnny Fingers]

We used to call it the brain.

 

[Jack Butler]

Bassbreaker is a bit misleading, it’s mainly a guitar amp. If you got the combo you’d need to keep the volume low. The head into a bass cab would be safe, but may not sound like you want, although tastes on this vary considerably.

 

[Lichlord2112]

Tails

HAW HAW!!!

 

[Lichlord2112]

Bassbreaker is a bit misleading, it’s mainly a guitar amp. If you got the combo you’d need to keep the volume low. The head into a bass cab would be safe, but may not sound like you want, although tastes on this vary considerably.

Very good to know I think I'll be more than happy with the setup I have now. All that is left is invest in a guitar tech home workbench and tools from Music Nomad I guess, Oh and still wanting the Dunlop Geezer Butler GZ crybaby wah for sure! If I can find one here in the states that is. From what I can tell my playing style does not seem to be very string use intensive, except maybe for the slaps and Geddy Lee's power plucking.

 

[DJ Bebop]

Found the
Fender Bassbreaker 15 Combo 120V with Accessory Bundle

on amazon. Wow this'll be an expensive 2nd amp set-up. But very cool!!!

Looks like a great amp for harp

 

[Killing Floor]

I remember the first time I cut off a head.

 

[smogg]

Very good to know I think I'll be more than happy with the setup I have now. All that is left is invest in a guitar tech home workbench and tools from Music Nomad I guess, Oh and still wanting the Dunlop Geezer Butler GZ crybaby wah for sure! If I can find one here in the states that is. From what I can tell my playing style does not seem to be very string use intensive, except maybe for the slaps and Geddy Lee's power plucking.

I've been looking for a Geezer wah as well. Out of production and seems to have disappeared over night.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

So I own and use a fender rumble 15. Thinking of eventually getting a Fender Bassbreaker 15 head. Just a home bass enthusiast, too old to try and form a working band. So what is a head? Is it like a pre-amp? What does it do specifically? And as a home enthusiast do I even need one?

The "head" is the amplifier. The "cabinet" is the speaker box. A "combo" is a "cabinet" with a "head" screwed in and attached to the inside of it, with the "control plate" in a reachable postion.

 

[musicman556]

As has already been stated, the Bassbreaker line is actually geared towards guitar players, not bass players.

While the Rumble 15 is a great amp for learning how to play (my first bass amp was also a 15w 8" Fender, but I don't remember if it was called a "Rumble" a few decades ago ) you will be blown away at the difference in depth, clarity, and feel of something with 100+ watts and a 12" speaker or two 10" speakers!

The Rumble 100 or Ampeg BA210 (the Ampeg is on sale at Guitar Center or Musician's Friend for Memorial Day, I believe!) are great, affordable choices that will serve you well, while not taking up TOO MUCH real estate at home!

You stated you don't have ambitions of joining a band or anything, but I hope that you DO get to share in playing/making music with some buddies at some point! If you DO start playing out a bit, you may find that separates (a head/amp and multiple speaker cabs) provide better sound and more flexibility down the road.

Sweetwater is a great resource, and one of my favorite e-tailers. They also have buying guides that are useful in explaining the basics of which does what, and how they are related/used together.

Bass Guitar Amps | Sweetwater

Bass Guitar Amp Buying Guide

Good luck, and we look forward to hearing more about your journey!

 

[OogieWaWa]

too old to try and form a working band

Yeah, that's how it always gets started.

the slaps and Geddy Lee's power plucking.

But not with that amp.