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Hoppus Sig + Ampeg BA115/Hartke Kickback 10

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by ben123, Jan 12, 2009.

  1. Jan 12, 2009 #1
    ben123

    ben123 Guest

    Jan 12, 2009
    Hello everybody,

    Looking for a smart advice.

    I'm a total bass noob. Played guitar for 8 years, decided to try another instrument. :bassist:

    Few days ago I received a brand new Hoppus Signature Fender (please no talks about the tone knob. It already has a great tone for punk supported by Duncan Quarter Pound pickups). So what I'm looking for is a medium sized combo for home practice/small rehearsals.

    Played Hartke Kickback 10 120W. Pretty awesome, but I heard Ampeg's are great too. BA115 seems ok for its price. About 30 euros more than Hartke, but can't try it. They don't sell it here, so I need to order. Any suggestions?

    Looking for a deep rich Hoppus tone to play pop-punk.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jan 12, 2009 #2
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    Small combos with bigger speakers and cabs almost always sound better than small speakers and cabs. The Hartke is pretty nice for a small inexpensive combo, but I think a BA115 sounds heavier and deeper. But since Ampeg is currently owned by an inept bunch of morons who drove it to bankruptcy, I wouldn't buy a new one, otherwise you may find yourself with an unsupported product until they find a new buyer.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2009 #3
    whoatherechunk

    whoatherechunk

    Apr 4, 2008
    the new acoustic line of amps is cheap....and sound damn good.
     
  4. Jan 12, 2009 #4
    heavyhitter

    heavyhitter

    Jan 24, 2008
    ANY combo will work for practice. But you also said rehearsals. A loud gui**** or even a light handed drummer will drown you out, Id recommend the most powerful/loudest combo you are willing to pay for.

    P.S. I never played a Hoppus bass but I really dig them alot =)
     
  5. Jan 12, 2009 #5
    barbarbass

    barbarbass

    Aug 14, 2007
    northeastern CT/central Mass
    Yeah, I love that Hoppus sound -- it is something else. Meaty. Slabby. Juicy.

    Plus, I don't like a lot of knobs, either. Knobs confuse me.
     
  6. Jan 12, 2009 #6
    Lync

    Lync Supporting Member

    Apr 13, 2004
    NY
    The Hartke has a nice mid snap for that music. You may want to get the 15 to really be happy though.

    I use the Kickback 10 for practice but when I use it on gigs I run it into my Bose L1 PA for PA support.