Jamerson tone/warmth in a bedroom amp?

[JimmyM]

Because it will be a bedroom amp and I want hear the bass more than feel it. Bigger subs have that inherent "boom" to them that I don't want or need. Thanks for all the help guys. I'm going to check out the local music stores today and see if they have a Kustom DE50 to try out.

Bass cabs and subs are two different concepts. Ya, smaller cabs will be lighter on lows, but you can EQ it out if you don't want it. Much harder is adding it into a cab that doesn't have it. Get the amp you want, but personally, I'd rather be able to dial it out than not add it in.

 

[BullHorn]

I found the best bedroom amp - that got me playing the most often - is a cheap USB soundcard and some decent headphones. I can play in the middle of the night and during Sabbath and bother nobody.

 

[Dan55]

There is a B50R on eBay right now with a few days left. No affiliation.

The older Micro Bass series combos from G-K are worth a look too. Aluminum cabinet, 1x12. Very nice sound.
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Dan

 

[OldFenderPlayer]

Since you have the discipline to save $500, what about continuing to save until you have enough to get an Ampeg B-15N? I have no doubt you could find one from the 1970s in good working order for under $1,000.

 

[Lowbrow]

Acoustic B20. Old-school tone damn close to a B15 when flat (according to the JimmyM VT Bass B15 setting test performed a while back), stereo line in, headphone out.

Cheap. Go to GC and try it.

 

[cchorney]

You've already got the right bass and strings, add in a foam mute above or below the strings too. Nothing fancy, just some foamfrom a recently shipped package or a soft sponge. As for bass, I'm not sure it matters too much, although obviously if its a mid-high weighted amp lime a Markbass you will want to adjust accordingly. Maybe better would be to buy a comp/limiter. Compressing the sound a bit really helps to recapture that feel.

 

[pedroims]

I will save money and get the shuttle 3.0 combo

 

[Alex1984]

B-12N if the 15 really bugs you.

 

[Britbonic]

My vote is for a Line6 Studio 110. These can be had for less then $200 used. They are small, portable and the R&B setting does a good job on B15 type sound. It also records well and is surprisingly loud. I've used in medium volume with drummer situations. I also recorded a bunch of demo tracks and tracks for an online bass class and got many complements on my tone.

I also have a just purchases B100R. While this amp sounds great it's a much bigger sound and may be less appropriate for bedroom levels.

Most importantly, PBass with flats, preferably TIs or La Bellas though others will work too. And as mentioned, some type of foam mute. If I use my CV 60s P which has rounds it sounds completely different into either of these amps.

 

[LoTone]

I would recommend an Acoustic 260 mini stack for $300 at MF/Music123/Amazon.

Really warm, punchy mids and the treble knob acts as a Presence knob. No tweeter.

Light easy to lug around and the single 10" speakers is jacked up about 18 inches from the ground so it helps hearing yourself better.

Also, since the speaker is not on the ground, it helps mitigate rumbling the floor. If you live in an apartment building your neighbors will love you for it.

Of course, if you crank the volume, you will rattle the windows but it is really your choice to be nice to your neighbors or not!

 

[JonRobinson]

I've had my Minimark with the 2x10 Traveler cabinet and I gig with that 2 or 3 times a week and I practice everyday with the Minimark. It has an aux jack and a headphone jack, so its perfect for practicing, and it sounds great. If you're playing on a big stage, its not quite enough, but as far as restaurants and smaller venues, that combo works great. I get a very natural sound with it, and its very light... Thats pretty much what sold me. The Minimark by itself sounds great for upright playing too if you're into that

 

[Rob Martinez]

Ampeg
B100R
B50R
BA112

Any of these are great, killer amps. I own all three!