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how to get bigger sound.

#26
tk4207 said:
Mmm, my Ampeg V4 cab begs to differ...
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Your V4 cab will take about 150w before that point unless it's got newer speakers in it. I agree they sound great for bass too, but they were also built so they would perform with guitar and bass. Most guitar cabs these days use speakers that can't take that kind of beating with low end.
 
#28
JimmyM said:
Your V4 cab will take about 150w before that point unless it's got newer speakers in it. I agree they sound great for bass too, but they were also built so they would perform with guitar and bass. Most guitar cabs these days use speakers that can't take that kind of beating with low end.
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Thanks for the clarification :bassist: I would have expected modern speakers to handle that stuff better, but I guess the opposite is true
 
#30
Metallica865 said:
Alright, i got like 200 bucks and i was saving that for the frank bello fender, but i need some more power, i guess ill put in more applications and try to get some money, thanks for the replies everyone
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You don't need a ton of money if you buy a rig used. You can easily find something that will get you by with only $500. Of course, I always suggest spending more on your rig if you have it. Your rig is probably the last place you want to go 'cheap' if you can help it.
 
#31
tk4207 said:
Thanks for the clarification :bassist: I would have expected modern speakers to handle that stuff better, but I guess the opposite is true
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They can, but guitarists tend to like speakers that don't put out as much low end as bass cabs, so they don't build their cabs to handle it. It's more of a tonal choice in their case than modern guitar speakers not being able to handle it. They could get that if they wanted it, but they don't.
 
#32
jmattbassplaya said:
You don't need a ton of money if you buy a rig used. You can easily find something that will get you by with only $500. Of course, I always suggest spending more on your rig if you have it. Your rig is probably the last place you want to go 'cheap' if you can help it.
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+1...

I got a pre fender swr goliath 6x10 for 400$ used keep an eye out for a deal like that and buy a new hartke amp the lh 500 is a great choice.
 
#35
poorbassist15 said:
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That's as best as I could find for under $200. I have no clue if this will be enough power. If at all possible, try to get a Peavey, a GK, or an Acoustic. Most bang for your buck. hope this helps.
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IME, it wouldn't be enough. I was thinking a used GK Backline 600 and 4x10.
 
#37
As mentioned, find a used larger bass amp, keyboard amp, or even powered pa speaker.
For the last two options, just run the line out or headphone out from your 15 watt bass amp into the input of either for more volume. Until then, the only option you have is to get your current amp up closer to your ear--so at least you have a better chance of hearing it.
 
#38
I told my wife that when I die not to sell my stuff. Instead I want my entire rig and basses to be donated to a deserving young bass player who needs equipment and cant afford them. Or maybe a high school music room or orchestra.... But, I'm not dead yet. Sorry!
 
#39
Someone posted a link earlier in the thread. I was going to say, look for a Peavy TKO. That's my first amp and I had the 65 watt version, which was amazingly loud for a little combo. the 115 has more umph and more features. Definitely spend the loot on an amp and not another bass if you're playing a dinky little 15 watt practice amp. Thats for playing by yourself in an apartment, not a band situation. Gotta set the priorities and put the cash where it's needed most. I will say this too, I've learned something along the way about buying gear. I always bought the next best thing to what I had, trying to save money and cheap it out to the best of my abilities. Then I would sell that, and step up again, losing money on the deal. I did that over and over until I wound up with very expensive high end gear, and lost a ton of money in the process, and a great amount of frustration. I've found, it's better to get what I really want the first time. Save my money and be patient (nearly impossible!!!) and do it right the first time. Just my experience, do with it what you will. Good luck and keep thumpin dude!
 
#40
i do have a very cheap 412 guitar halfstack, it´s been used with both guitar and bass

the rear wall of the cab´s got just a 1" slot, unlike most other cabs which are half open .. i think that´s why it can handle the low frequencies so well
but anyway, that one´s really loud, it pretty much laughs at the 15" standing right next to it in the rehearsal room

massive midrange output ... sure, acts more like a 410 in terms of low end response, but if i can make a loud drummer struggle keeping up with it, hey that´s lots of fun
if i added a compressor, i could safely turn it even louder :D

=> sometimes it works
doesn´t even have a problem handling my 5string
 

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