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Yes, that would be an original first generation Rumble 100 1x15 combo from 2003 until 2009. Very reliable rock solid and good sounding bass amps. The second generation Rumble 150 1x15 combo is an excellent amp for jams with drums and gigs in bars. They'll do you proud every time.
I thought mine was from 98 but I could be wrong. I wont say it's glorious sounding but it more than does the job at home and I can see it doing some kinda softer music gigs.Yes, that would be an original first generation Rumble 100 1x15 combo from 2003 until 2009. Very reliable rock solid and good sounding bass amps. The second generation Rumble 150 1x15 combo is an excellent amp for jams with drums and gigs in bars. They'll do you proud every time.
Yes, I know so. I own a V3 Rumble 25 and for $100 brand spanking new it simply can't be beat. It is the best sounding and most reliable bass combo available at that price point.
As far as jams with a drummer goes you really need to look at the Rumble 100 and 200 combos. I always recommend the Rumble 200 as a great gig worthy combo that is expandable with a powered extension speaker output jack. It's: plenty loud; very versatile, and will grow with you.
a new practice amp still isn't going to be heard with drums. I would say get a decent combo amp, used if possible. You will want something that can hang with drums, but nothing too fancy. See if you like playing bass first.
Id say save up till you can get atleast a 2x10 and a 300-500 watt amp. Cheap combos will always sound bad cranked up... carvin is a good way to go and cheap and usa made.
If you are in no hurry then keep looking for deals on used gear.
One example that is out there somewhere;
G-K 400 RB 1-200 bux
and PV 215 cab 75-150.
Enough to easily handle a drummer and more than a few gigs.
One example that is out there somewhere;
G-K 400 RB 1-200 bux
and PV 215 cab 75-150.
Enough to easily handle a drummer and more than a few gigs.
I guess Ill stick with what I have for now. I hadn't played anything other than with djembe player for yrs. Im more a youtuber. Instant gratification lol... I just hate the way the Johnson crackles when I try to get deeper tones fingerstyle. slappin seems ok. I have one of those Ibanez hog. lam acoustics on the way. Just for messing around at places. I better save some coin for a bit, thanks all Steve
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Im a newb at bass, and am using a , feel free to laughJohnson 15 watt . Man if I turn up the lowere freq. it buzzes. Im considering the fender rumble 25. looks good for 100 bucks. I hope it will handle the deeper tones. DO you think so??
btw, what size amp do you generally need to play with drums that aren't miked. Im talking blues , r&r no metal really. I know a larger amp is down the line for me just wondering.
thanks in advance
Steve
So, you can either get an amp head or a combo which is a cabinet and amp together. If you get a combo get one (like the fender rumble 300, 500 is better) that has the option to add a 1x12 extension cab. If you use most of your watts wisely (i.e. boosting your low-mid frequencies with your EQ) you can really get a 1x12 bumping, if you max your lows you are dumping your watts and often your cab can't produce frequencies below 50Hz efficiently anyway. Generally you need at least 250 actual watts and one 12 inch driver at minimum. Adding more surface area via more cones is the most effective way to get louder. As an example your rig with 100 watts and an 8x10 is going to be louder than 1200 watts and 1x10 cabinet. Hope that helps. P.S. make sure you don't make the mistake of getting a 300 watt head that is rated into a 4 Ohm load and think you will be loud enough driving an 8 Ohm cabinet. Either get a 500 watt into 4 Ohm head and drive an 8 Ohm cab or get a 300 watt head at 4 Ohms and get 2 8 Ohm cabs for the 4 Ohm load that will draw the full wattage from your head. Cheers.
I used an 80 (?) watt 1x12 combo for a couple years with a loud drummer - and I could never hear myself. Had to upgrade to 180 watts and a 4x10, and then I was good to go - mostly. Bigger gigs without FOH support required more cab and more wattage.
Sending 200 watts through a 4x10 should get the job done in most cases though, with some breathing room, and no clipping.
Sending 200 watts through a 4x10 should get the job done in most cases though, with some breathing room, and no clipping.
I would also recommend an old peavey 115 combo, though to be honest any 115 combo would be good for a drummer. Peaveys are just easy to find used.
Another vote for old Peavey stuff. A Mark IV or VI and just about any cab will get you to jam levels for ~$200 if you hunt around. I gigged a Mark VI and an kinda lousy Eden 15 in all sizes of clubs for years in a rock and Americana band. Medium volume drummer, and an AC30 and a Twin, 3 singers. It was adequate at the time so long as there was a PA and fine for practice, and I never once had a problem with it.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Until/unless you are ready to gig, start scouting Craigslist and pawn shops. I've seen 100 watt combos with a 15 speaker in good working condition for $100 (asking price).
