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Low profile heads

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CircleOfCrows

Mar 28, 2013
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#1
An unusual request.. What amps out there are really low profile?
I'm looking for something I can throw in my gig bag. Looking for something light; flat and reliable. I typically play Orange. Ad200/terror bass 1000w. Something similar flavour would be ideal.
Generally dial amp in clean/ pushed mids. Use hot actives so something that won't clip at input/has pad.
Vintage or modern tone but with some girth.


Trace Elliot Elf is great (in size) but not going to cut it volume wise.
I'm aware on the GK mb series but have seen some reliability issues.

Reason I ask is rehersing in many bands at different locations. Often straight after work. So ultra portability+adequate volume is primary want. Will be using orange for all live gigs so its more just jam purposes. Aware of a tone of class d on the market. It's the thickness of amp I'm struggling too narrow down.

Thank you all!
 
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CircleOfCrows said:
An unusual request.. What amps out there are really low profile?
I'm looking for something I can throw in my gig bag. Looking for something light; flat and reliable. I typically play Orange. Ad200/terror bass 1000w. Something similar flavour would be ideal.
Generally dial amp in clean/ pushed mids. Use hot actives so something that won't clip at input/has pad.
Vintage or modern tone but with some girth.


Trace Elliot Elf is great (in size) but not going to cut it volume wise.
I'm aware on the GK mb series but have seen some reliability issues.

Reason I ask is rehersing in many bands at different locations. Often straight after work. So ultra portability+adequate volume is primary want. Will be using orange for all live gigs so its more just jam purposes. Aware of a tone of class d on the market. It's the thickness of amp I'm struggling too narrow down.

Thank you all!
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Don't be so sure a 200w Elf won't cut it (with o/d pedal) if your usual is AD200.
 
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Honestly, unless you have a really expensive gig bag, I wouldn't let that be your limiting factor. Get a gig bag with a deeper pocket unless you're rocking a $300 leather one. I would never let any kind of case determine what kind if gear I use.
 
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two fingers said:
Honestly, unless you have a really expensive gig bag, I wouldn't let that be your limiting factor. Get a gig bag with a deeper pocket unless you're rocking a $300 leather one. I would never let any kind of case determine what kind if gear I use.
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I get this. Absolutely a valid point. Currently I carry around the Terror Bass in a bag + Bass + gigbag (Backpack with Pedalboard/cables/notes etc). Whole purpose of looking is something to chuck into my gig bag. Don't want to go any bigger. I do a lot of fly in gigs as well, having a small portable amp that fits in gig bag is a massive bonus. Size/weight is absolutely driver in me looking. Width and length aren't issues - just height/weight. 99% I'm travelling on trains/trams/PT.
 
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