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Inexpensive amp

Phippy

Phippy

May 3, 2009
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#1
Greetings all, this is my first post on this wonderful board, I just discovered it.

This question must have been asked many times, so if you can point me to an existing thread, I'd appreciate it.

Some friends and I decided to get together and have some fun trying to get our fingers back. I've got an old, old Fender Telecaster bass from the 60's that I dug out of my closet, but I need a cheap amp. We'll never do any more than sit around and play in somebody's living room, so I'd rather not spend more than $100 or so for an amp.

What would you recommend?

Thanks for your help.
 
#3
Phippy said:
Greetings all, this is my first post on this wonderful board, I just discovered it.

This question must have been asked many times, so if you can point me to an existing thread, I'd appreciate it.

Some friends and I decided to get together and have some fun trying to get our fingers back. I've got an old, old Fender Telecaster bass from the 60's that I dug out of my closet, but I need a cheap amp. We'll never do any more than sit around and play in somebody's living room, so I'd rather not spend more than $100 or so for an amp.

What would you recommend?

Thanks for your help.
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Spend a little bit more on a decent used combo and you might be able to get your money out of it later.
[Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Whatever you do, don't buy something like that new, unless you like doing the Jim Gafagen hot pockets thing, too. ;)
 
#4
Look for a used combo amp. 15" speaker, around 100 watts, unless you have a drummer, then you'll need alot more power. That sweet Tele bass screams for a 15" spkr, (my opinion), but you'll have to raise your limit quite a bit. 100 bucks won't buy a cheezy practice amp.
 
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varunkapahi said:
you really have a real 60s telecaster!?
dude sell it now!! you will have a lot more than 100x10$ left after a new bass and cab probably
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The bass and I have far too much history for me to ever consider selling it, I've had it since around 1970. To me, it's priceless :)

The cost isn't so much an issue, it's more a question of easy portability than anything else. It needs to be light enough to easily toss in the back seat and carry it in with the bass (I'm an old guy). I just assumed that smaller would cheaper.

Thanks for your responses, I appreciate it.
 
#8
Phippy said:
The bass and I have far too much history for me to ever consider selling it, I've had it since around 1970. To me, it's priceless :)

The cost isn't so much an issue, it's more a question of easy portability than anything else. It needs to be light enough to easily toss in the back seat and carry it in with the bass (I'm an old guy). I just assumed that smaller would cheaper.

Thanks for your responses, I appreciate it.
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hmmmmmmmm good to hear that! maybe you could try looking in the CL or something. a used micro cube would be awesome for you
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#10
Phippy said:
The bass and I have far too much history for me to ever consider selling it, I've had it since around 1970. To me, it's priceless :)

The cost isn't so much an issue, it's more a question of easy portability than anything else. It needs to be light enough to easily toss in the back seat and carry it in with the bass (I'm an old guy). I just assumed that smaller would cheaper.

Thanks for your responses, I appreciate it.
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Smaller can also be more expensive.

It's more expensive, but have a look at the likes of Genz Benz Shuttle series amps, Markbass, Thunderfunk etc.

In the case of Genz Benz they have some awesome light weight amps, which you can also get in a combo. Also light weight 1x12s, 2x12s etc.

:)
 
#11
To keep cost at a minimum, better figure to buy used. Check ebay, GC used online, local music store. Maybe even musicgoround.com. Just get the most powerful amp you can find for the money. If you are wanting to keep your cash outlay down, you will pretty much have to take what you can get.
 

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