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Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by BassAIC, Nov 24, 2005.

  1. Nov 24, 2005 #1
    BassAIC

    BassAIC

    Sep 28, 2005
    Im looking for a new amp, and my requirements are in a way pretty standard but also kinda weird.

    Right now i am in a situation where my band just broke up and i dont have a band to play in. Im moving in about 6 months as im going of to university.

    Right now all i need is a practise amp, but i dont know if i can find to play in a band alongside school (hopefully I can). So preferebly i would like to buy an amp which i can use for practise now in my flat, but hopefully also when i join a band in 6 months. It would be a waste to burn alot of money on a practise amp now and having to buy larger gear later. If i choose not to play in a band anyway i would like the amp i choose to be one of a brand that dont loose that much value if i choose to sell it again.

    Summary: Im looking for an amp with if possible all these features:

    Headphone Out
    CD In.
    Many watts
    Sounds good at both low and high volumes
    Brand that dont loose that much value

    Any ideas?
     
  2. Nov 24, 2005 #2
    mike phillips

    mike phillips

    Nov 16, 2005
    under a palm tree sippin pepsi
    im new at playin bass so i hope this helps. the crate bt 100 has the cd in headphones out. it dont appear to be to big. powerwise i dont know. good luck in your search. i also am lookin for amp. any advice for a beginner. mike.
     
  3. Nov 24, 2005 #3
    Crockettnj

    Crockettnj

    Sep 2, 2005
    North NJ
    imo scan the used market. for example, there is a nice Peavey Databass for 200 or so thereabouts at a place nearme. nice little amp, plenty.

    unfrotunately, since you live in a flat, and I in an apartment, and since you are going to university and I went to college, i imagine the littel store by me is too far away.

    either way, look used is my 2 cents.
     
  4. Nov 24, 2005 #4
    BassAIC

    BassAIC

    Sep 28, 2005
    Thanks for your answers! But im afraid i will need some more power than the amps you are mentioning. If im going to play bandwise again i will need something like min +400 watts... im currently looking at the David Eden Metro and perhaps the Peavey Bam... but they are not really me
     
  5. Nov 24, 2005 #5
    BillytheBassist

    BillytheBassist

    Aug 18, 2005
    Texas
    Hartke "kickback" series, or "A" series combo's.
     
  6. Nov 24, 2005 #6
    nashvillebill

    nashvillebill

    Oct 13, 2002
    1700 miles west of Nashville TN
    The Peavey Databass is 450 watts into its 15" speaker. For a combo, plenty of power!!!!

    But definately look used.
     
  7. Nov 24, 2005 #7
    SFjonstarr

    SFjonstarr Guest

    Nov 4, 2005
    You should also consider a Mesa Walkabout combo. It is quite powerful and sounds very nice. It has a well voiced tube pre and 300 watts of power. I think it sounds much better than the Eden Metro. It will hold its value well, but more importantly you won't want to sell it. I've started to put together a bigger modular stage rig, but I'll still hold onto my Mesa Walkabout for its conveniance. I could even do bigger gigs with the Mesa and just take a line out to the PA from the combos DI out and sound great. The Walkabout combo might be a little more expensive (at around $1100) but is well worth the extra investment.