Help with first decent amp/speaker/combo

[LazyB]

Hi guys.

It's been almost a year since I started bass. My amp (Ibanez 10W) has had it (the other day I turned it on, and I was picking up a radio station, I'm not joking!)

I'd like to buy a new amp/speaker/combo. I'd like to be able to stack more stuff on later, but it's not a real priority. I don't gig, I just play at home, but I occasionally play with a guitarist mate of mine.

I mainly play 60/70/80/90 rock, and ocassionally metal. I own a Ibanez GSR 190.

My upper limit is $500 AUD. Any recommendations?

Thanks
LazyB

 

[silent89]

this doesnt qualify as something you can really stack onto later, but the Behringer BX1200 is basically exactly what your after.

its a 120watt amp and despite the behringer name is actually quite good ive found, is pretty much the go between of a small gig amp and a large prac amp, so you'll have enough power to drown out the guitar if you want to

retails at $400 AUD, but obviously after some haggling you shouldnt need to fork out any more then $350 for it

 

[xb100]

I think you would have alot of luck looking into ashdown.

They have a good selection of combo amps that are pretty good IMO that are right around that price range and they should be avalible in your area.

Check out the MAG series combo amps

www.ashdownmusic.com

 

[jazzblade]

+1 on the Ashdown Stuff

 

[GreyBeard]

Ashdown specializes in reasonable priced bass rigs. Good stuff.