Looking for a practice amp...

[arbiterusa]

Rumble 100 is light and cheap and loud enough.

 

[arbiterusa]

I think I just came up with a new idea... I still have that 200W Yorkville 410 combo... Would there be any ramifications if I made a new cab for it, turning it into a 210 combo, then having a 2nd 210 ext cab?? Would that hurt anything??

You’ll destroy it. And that would be a real shame; those combos are heavy like an anvil, but good lord that’s one of the better bass tones I’ve ever heard in my life. Don’t chop it up.

 

[SJan3]

I've had the xm200 with a 410 cab and 115 ext cab. No real complaints other than it's a little less portable than I am looking for (I have a really, REALLY bad shoulder. It's a good amp though.

If you can go for the Markbass CMD 121P,
that would solve your problem. Big power in a light weight pkge!

 

[Cliff Colton]

Is a Rumble 40 enough to jam with a drummer?

 

[jeff7bass]

Is a Rumble 40 enough to jam with a drummer?

My friend has one and he tried but no, it wasn't loud enough. If the Rumble 100 is too much money, try the Acoustic B100C. 100 loud watts, tilt-back cab design so it gets the sound up better. Lots of pro features for 279.00. If that's still too much, go used. I tried a used Behringer 15" combo at Sam Ash and it was stupid loud for like 200 bucks.

 

[gary mitchell]

I love my little 40watt Ampeg BA110, it has an AUX in and you can use head phones, bought new for $175.00. Bought it to practice at home, but I ended up using it for a lot of small gigs. Its the amp sitting on top of my MarkBass amp.

 

[Collin Bass]

My friend has one and he tried but no, it wasn't loud enough. If the Rumble 100 is too much money, try the Acoustic B100C. 100 loud watts, tilt-back cab design so it gets the sound up better. Lots of pro features for 279.00. If that's still too much, go used. I tried a used Behringer 15" combo at Sam Ash and it was stupid loud for like 200 bucks.

I've been leaning towards the Rumble 100... But I just looked up that Acoustic B100C and love the XLR out options. Will have to look into that one!

 

[burgerdj]

+1 in the GK MB12. Also check out the Ibanez Promethean. It’s a great little 300w 10 that can easily drive another cab.

 

[lunarpollen]

I would go for something like a lightweight Class D 500-watt head and an efficient 1x12 8-ohm cabinet. For gigs you could just add another 1x12 8-ohm cabinet.

 

[Gougedeye]

I have a TC Electronic BG250-208. super light weight and loads of features! Plus you can add an additional 2x8 for a mini vertically stacked 4x8. It's a cool set up.

TC Electronic | Product | BG250-208

 

[InhumanResource]

I love my GK MB-112 II. I know it's not on your list, but it just keeps blowing me away. It's 200 watts so might be more than you need, but I did use it at a rehearsal with 2 drummers, 2 guitarists & keys. Everyone thought I wouldn't be able to keep up, but everyone was impressed that I did! What's more, it only weighs 25 pounds.

I also have the Vox VX50BA, and it's a great little amp - super light and pretty loud for its size/weight, but I don't think it would keep up with a rock drummer.

When playing out with people becomes a possibility again, I'm contemplating upgrading to one of the new GK combos - either the Legacy or Fusion - but those are way more expensive.

Seconding the GK. Best combos I could find, the 212 replaced my stack (with the help of a real PA).

 

[darwin-bass]

Rumble 100 is loud but ... it sounds meh. Warm and full and that is it.

I vote GK 112 combo or better yet an Elf 2x8 plus small amp.

 

[jeff7bass]

I have a TC Electronic BG250-208. super light weight and loads of features! Plus you can add an additional 2x8 for a mini vertically stacked 4x8. It's a cool set up.

TC Electronic | Product | BG250-208

Doesn't look like you can buy them now.

 

[RodRy]

I have way more power than I need with my regular rig (Yorkville combo with ext cab) and will be selling it. It's way too heavy and I'm done regularly gigging for a long time, I think. I'm looking for something smaller and lightweight that I can take to buddy's house now again that doesn't sound like crap, and that won't break the bank. I have tried the Orange Crush 25, and it doesn't have enough juice for me. I tried a smaller ampeg, no idea which model, either the 20W or the 40W... Also not impressed. I still want to have good sounding low end at lesser volumes, but be able to keep up to a reasonable drummer in a jam space if need be. I'm currently considering:

Fender Rumble 100W
Ampeg BA 112 75W
Ampeg Micro CL 100W
Vox VX50 BA
Phil Jones Bass Double Four (BG-75)
Phil Jones Bass Bass CUB II (BG-110)

But I don't have the time or gumption to go try out too many things. Anybody have experience out there or other suggestions for me? I think I know what I want, but want to hear what others have to say. Thoughts?

I have the PJB Double 4, and while it is a wonderful sounding amp, I cannot imagine playing with a drummer. It's just not quite powerful enough.

I also have a GK MB150E-112, and that can hang with a reasonable drummer. I've used it to power a 410, and it is able to run with an aggressive rock drummer in that pairing. Very compact, weighs 26 pounds compared to the 30 pound MB112-II. You can find the MB150S-112 out on Reverb for not bad money.

I second the recommendation of the Peavy MAX series. They offer good bang for the buck, but be warned that the MAX 200 does not have a speaker out to power an extra cabinet. Seems a shame, because the MAX 150 does.

Best of luck!

 

[TimboZ]

Rumble 100. Light and portable. I use it for smaller gigs with a 5 piece band and it is plenty loud. But most of the time Iti s used for practice.

 

[ElBecko59]

Roland CUBE-120XL Bass 1x12"

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I haven't tried all the others mentioned, but the Traynor SB112 puts out a surprising amount of volume for a small lightweight combo and is not too expensive. If you want more low end, try the SB115, or even smaller and lighter, the SB110.

 

[Auspuff]

Gig = SVT810

Practice = SVT410.

See how easy that was.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

I have way more power than I need with my regular rig (Yorkville combo with ext cab) and will be selling it. It's way too heavy and I'm done regularly gigging for a long time, I think. I'm looking for something smaller and lightweight that I can take to buddy's house now again that doesn't sound like crap, and that won't break the bank. I have tried the Orange Crush 25, and it doesn't have enough juice for me. I tried a smaller ampeg, no idea which model, either the 20W or the 40W... Also not impressed. I still want to have good sounding low end at lesser volumes, but be able to keep up to a reasonable drummer in a jam space if need be. I'm currently considering:

Fender Rumble 100W
Ampeg BA 112 75W
Ampeg Micro CL 100W
Vox VX50 BA
Phil Jones Bass Double Four (BG-75)
Phil Jones Bass Bass CUB II (BG-110)

But I don't have the time or gumption to go try out too many things. Anybody have experience out there or other suggestions for me? I think I know what I want, but want to hear what others have to say. Thoughts?

Fender Rumble, I have the 200c v3 and love it! The 100 would work.

 

[Basically Bob]

Traynor SB112

SB112 – Traynor Amps
It’s under $600.00 Canadian, 200 watts, weighs just 25 lbs, has lots of five star reviews and is made in Canada.

.... and it comes with an unlimited, fully transferable Unlimited Warranty.


“Unlimited Warranty
Your Traynor two year unlimited warranty on this product is transferable and does not require registration with Yorkville Sound or your dealer. If this product should fail for any reason within two years of the original purchase date, simply return it to your Traynor dealer with original proof of purchase and it will be repaired free of charge.”