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Double Bass I've got $600

wallawallabob

wallawallabob

Oct 11, 2010
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Walla Walla, WA
#1
1) I've got an inexpensive CB with a K&K bass max/pre-amp (sounds really good thru our Bose at church, not so much from a 50 watt Peavey MicroBass I borrowed).

2) Amplified, I play mostly blues, but occasionally need to amplify for bluegrass.

Like everybody else I want nice warm, full sound with enough oomph to do more than a coffee shop, but I want to be able to carry it with one hand.

What is the best amp for this amount of money?

(I read a lot of the stickies - some are over 10 years old - it is time for me to get this done!)
 
#3
Since you asked about an amp I would probably recommend the MB112 as well.
Although I have not tried one I have an MB200 head which is a warm sounding amp.
Reviews of the combo indicate that it might work well for you.

That said, don't expect too much from the amp. It AMPLIFIES the signal it gets.
 
#5
Well, that's a bit of reverse geographism for you -- I did not know there was a Walla Walla in Washington, USA! I thought the WA was for Western Australia, until I remembered Walla Walla is in New South Wales. :o

I'd still suggest the GK MB-112, though ...
 
#6
GrowlerBox said:
Well, that's a bit of reverse geographism for you -- I did not know there was a Walla Walla in Washington, USA! I thought the WA was for Western Australia, until I remembered Walla Walla is in New South Wales. :o

I'd still suggest the GK MB-112, though ...
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The one in Washington is a pretty small town...... Not much selection of amps here, new or otherwise..... But I think I'll plug into a GK MB-112.....
 
#7
I was actually going to suggest the GK too. Owned one for years, very good amps. Not the lightest available in this class, but that makes them more of a bargain, especially used. Keep an eye on the used inventory at BassNW in Seattle. They'd ship to you and are good honest people. I'd be happy to check something out for you, it's a few neighborhoods away for me, just PM me.

I'd also keep an eye out for used MarkBass or Genz Benz products.

If you're willing to use both hands, there are more and cheaper options, but...I get smaller is better.
 
#8
#10
I recently upgraded to a smaller, lighter and better bass amp - but it came-in at $650. I'm very happy though, and it's super easy to transport, very light to carry, and sonds great with both URB and my P-bass.
- Gallien Krueger 210 N (neo) speaker box (30 lbs. $299.)
- Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0 amp (3 lbs. 300 watts $349.00)
I highly recommend.
The Shuttle retails for more than that, but deals can be found. Mine was an in-store demo unit, discounted, still new & full warranty included.
 

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