Help me choose practice budget amp

[DeWe]

Hello guys,

First of all, it's my first post in the forums

I've been playing bass since Dec 2010 and recently sold my Stagg 40BA second hand amp. It was really old but it helped me for 4-5 till i save some money to get a decent amp. So now, i have few options that i am going to ask your opinions about. But the worst thing is that, except Marshall's MB15, i have no chance to test and hear them out. So, i am up to your recommendations. By the way, i am playing a Yamaha RBX374 RM and loving it Here is the list of amps (in order of cheaper to the most expensive);

• Marshall MB15
• Washburn Bad Dog BD30B (not in the stocks)
• Vox Pathfinder 10 Bass
• Behringer BX108 Thunderbird
• Fender Rumble 15
• Orange Crush PiX CR25BX
• Laney RB-2
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• Marshall MB30
• Line 6 LowDown LD15
• Ibanez SWX35 Bass Combo Amplifier
• Hartke A 25

I tried out the Marshall MB15. It was OK. I can buy the amps before the --- line, immediately. For others i have to save some more money What do you recommend ? I generally play everything that suits my bass tone. I may switch to 5 string jazz bass in end of the year. So, i really want to use my new amp with various guitars.

Thanks in advance.

 

[daveinvain]

Personally I would go with the Line6 Lowdown for the effects since Its a lot of power in a little box and you'll save money on an effects pedal. The Orange Crush PiX 25W is fine also. I played both. Not too sure about the others.

 

[logicman69]

The Orange Crush is a great little amp. I personally use the Peavey Maxx 110 bass amp for practice. It's a solid amp and has decent tone.

 

[DeWe]

Thanks for quicky replies. I really heard great things about Orange as a brand and i was watching a review about the 25W model, while entering first post and i had to cut writing and turn to youtube to hear it out again, since i couldn't belive how amazing the tones were. Peavey is slightly out of my max budget. I think i am really going for the Orange. But if i could spend some little more, will i reach better amps ? Like Hartke or Laney RB2?

 

[mpdd]

pignose hog 30

 

[daveinvain]

If you feel strongly about the orange, then get the Orange. You won't regret it. The Line6 Is promising as well, I have one.

 

[DeWe]

If you feel strongly about the orange, then get the Orange. You won't regret it. The Line6 Is promising as well, I have one.

I do feel strong about it. Thanks for the recommend

pignose hog 30

Sorry, not in the options.

 

[Lawkeeper]

We've got a LowDown LD15 at school.. The effect knob allows for a great range of sounds (personally, I'm a huge fan of the 'Grind' setting), and the pre-set feature is pretty handy, too. I've been looking for a bigger amp as well, might just become that one.

 

[tdub0199]

What about a GK MB115?

 

[Dave44]

I bought a 100w Traynor just a year ago or so and for a practise amp I've got nothing but good things to say. At $325 Canadian it was a steel for me. It has an XLR line out so you can tap into the main board if you need to. I have used her a few times at a gig and she preformed very well for me. Stage sound is a little on the quiet side but it worked for me in a tight situation.

 

[dbhokie]

Out of what you had listed I would go with the orange.

I have an Ampeg BA112 practice amp, it works beautifully, and I enjoin the tone from it as well.

 

[faulkner1953]

I don't know about their bass amps, but one of our guitar guys has a line6 amp that has quit on him twice now. And as far as effects go, I've never used an effect for bass in my life. But then, I don't do lead bass, it's for backup rhythm work, hold down the bottom end. Whatever you get, you'll probably be wanting something else soon anyway.

 

[TheBoyWithABass]

If you're looking for goodsound, buy the little AMPEG-BA108
25 watt are perfect for a house amp, and its proceso is similar,
AMPEG has the best amps, and you can find this one in musicstore for 117EUR

 

[Versatek6]

I bought a 100w Traynor just a year ago or so and for a practise amp I've got nothing but good things to say. At $325 Canadian it was a steel for me. It has an XLR line out so you can tap into the main board if you need to. I have used her a few times at a gig and she preformed very well for me. Stage sound is a little on the quiet side but it worked for me in a tight situation.

I'll throw in with Traynor. The little DB50 is a great piece of kit. If you can find one, definitely consider it. It cost me under $200USD.

 

[Junk420]

I actually just picked up the Marshall MB15 yesterday on sale at a local shop for $140. No regrets at all, love it for practicing in the basement. I tried out that Vox as well as a Peavy and the Fender Rumble. They all seemed just fine for practicing, but I couldn't pass up the Marshall at that price!

 

[Joe Louvar]

What about a GK MB115?

+1. The GK MB115 and MB115-II are great bass combo amps.

 

[Session1969]

I just bought a used fender bassman 75 for $120. This is just for home practice,though. Gotta love c/l !

 

[Donny_Pbass]

I know this post is old, but for practice, I must mention the fender b-dec 30. Was $100 used at G.C. More sounds and effects than imaginable, fully digital with built in drum machine. I am blown away at the sounds out of this thing. Fender discontinued it, (why????) so they are scarce. Its way more sonically versatile than my big setup

 

[Nras613]

Hey there.
Maybe it's not topically already, but I've always like Vox Bass amps. Nice sound and specifications. Also, there are a lot of budget models. Hope it still can help someone A Complete Review Of The Best Vox Bass Amps – Pathfinder, amPlug, And More. Just for example. Stay tuned, all the best!

 

[G On Bass]

I have owned and sold a couple of Line6 bass amps as I always heard the amp, not my bass. Of those, I would be interested in anything with at least a 12" or 15" speaker, especially if you are contemplating a 5. From 'not on your list', it would be an Ampeg 210 or 115 combo. I play nothing but 5's and those have worked for me. FWIW, my practice rig at home is headphones with a USB mixer. Works great and can hear myself loud enough to detect flaws in technique...