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#21
I agree re a smaller gtr amp, - a 100w tube Marshall thru a matching 412 cab will cut you in half at 2 on the dial.
But, if it's staying, & he can keep the volume control at 1- you'll be fine.
I used an Ampeg (all tube) V4BH(100w) into an Ampeg 810 cab & I was easily drowned out-at "2" on the Marshall.
Ain't no way I'm gonna REHEARSE at that level again.
Can you add an extension speaker to that combo? Another 15" would be nice :)
 
#22
It really depends on how big the room is, how loud the drummer is, and how considerate the other instrumentalists are. If you're in a tight room with a loud drummer, 150 watts will run out of head room before you get through the first song. If you have a decent sized room (size of an average bedroom) and the drummer and guitarist can control their dynamics and not play so loud, 150 watts could work. Also, it depends on the style of music as well. Metal and rock mean louder drums and guitars. Jazz and funk mean less volume, more emphasis on dynamics and groove.

So, in actuality, it's up to you, as the drummer, whether it'll work or not. IMO, when it comes to watts, I'd rather have more than I need simply because you never know when you'll need them (speaking from gigging experience, not jam rooms) but at the same time, I'm not the one buying an amp so for that amp, $150 is not a bad deal at all. A dollar per watt is a good deal.
 
#25
Good responses thus far. Learning plenty. Keep them coming if you got them.

I don't know if it makes a difference, but the room is well sound proofed. THere are a dozen 3' x 3' thick and dense sound proof panels on the walls. I bought them from a guy that did a half million dollar job at a hospital auditorium. They were left overs. I mention that because I don't know if that impacts the bass at all, just figured I'd mention it.
 
#26
You better hope your brother is VERY considerate with that 100 watt Marshall. I played in metal bands years ago, when everyone had 50wt Marshalls and Boogies, and those things will slice your ears off.

If everyone in your band is a pro, maybe you can keep the volume down. If not, you're gonna be deaf in a month.
 
#27
Bassbubble11 said:
You guys are out of your minds. :rollno: :p
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I like this one^^^

Yes, the guitar amp is overkill. Hopefully it will be used responsibly. I see
I see ringing ears in the near future.

Maybe sell the guitar rig to your brother and tell him to take it home... then get a smaller combo for guitar and have a little more scratch for bass gear...

I vote for an 810. And NO that's not overkill... this is talk BASS.
 
#28
I've said it before - bass has no Kryptonite and will get through walls and slabs pretty easily.

The higher freq stuff - guitars, piccolos and glockenspiels won't but you're not playing in a glockenspiel marching band - so the bass will leak out. Kazoos will prolly not get out either - just FYI.

If the room was sound proofed for a chainsaw murderer, then that's different. Chainsaws get into E2 range sometimes.

I'm with everyone though with sense enough to call out for 400Watts as a minimum, 600-1000W is a lot better.

Whatever the guitar has, your want 3-4 times more Watts at least --- because there will be the day when you can't hear your bass.

And speakers - lots of matched speakers.

And 200KW at the power panel :D and 20Amp outlets with GFCIs. .
 
#31
I own a B-3 in the head only form. I presently use it to power my vocal monitor (wedge) cab. It is also my back-up bass amp at gigs. Ampeg B-3 is a fine inexpensive bass amp but 150 watts will only work if the guitarist is mature enough to match volume with your much more limited amp. This can work just fine but historically this type of match up doesn't work out to well... Guitar amp for that room should be a 20-50 watt single speaker combo. Then your B-3 will be a perfect match for the room and the guitarists amp.
 
#33
jessec said:
Hello all. I am drummer and just completed a music room at the house my wife and I recently bought. I've got all the main components of a nice jam space, but I need a bass amp. As such, I have been hunting craigslist pretty hard these days. Today I found the link below. I know nothing about bass amps. So I am looking for some guidance with this amp. Is this amp any good? Additionally (so I guess I have two questions), if it is, is this price reasonable? I'd like to thank you in advance for all your advice.

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PS: Some specifics to make it easier...the jam space is pretty small. The room is roughly 17' x 12' x 7'. The bass amp will have to compete with a 100 watt Marshall guitar amp and my 5 piece Tama kit. The friends that will inevitably be coming over to jam are rock and roll guys, big fans of Guns n Roses, Zeppelin, The White Stripes (no bass there of course, but you get the idea).

Thanks again!
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I love the ampeg B3. I have the ampeg b3 head and I run it into either 2 2x10s or 1x15.

Another good choice is the Hartke 1x15 combo that has areound 100 or 200 watts.
 
#35
jessec said:
The room is roughly 17' x 12' x 7'.
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Marshall do a 5w combo, plenty loud enough with a single 12". Cranked up it will still require everyone to wear earplugs. You could even use the 4x12 with it.

100w Marshall is just nuts, loony toons, daft, ridiculous.....9/10 bassists would see that monster and grimace, some would leave without even setting up.

Following the sane volume theme, anything calling itself a bass amp with a 15 or 2x10 in the corner will be fine.
 
#37
Another option is to get a Power brake (Tube guitar amp attenuator) this will allow the guitar to get good tone at low volume. That would make it easier for you to uses that Ampeg combo and you all should still be able to hear. I was looking on Ebay and i saw Marshall Power breaks going for like $200.00 but there are other companies that make them for far less.
 
#39
17' x 12' x x7'. 150W should easily work in that room - if the Marshall is not being used at its full volume. If it is then you need to have a serious talk with the guitarist, or at least remove a pair of output tubes. Even then, 50W of guitar is going to be near fatal in that room.

Common sense and restraint are cheap.
 

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