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[LUIS H RAMIREZ]

I'm looking for the most portable posible bass combo for practice, rehearsal, and also small gigs, if it's possible speaker out connection in case you need to go louder, 400 or 500$ it's my limit, some advise??????

 

[JKos]

The definition of portable varies widely. What is your definition? Something the size and low weight of a Rumble 40? Just throwing that out as an example.

An external speaker out is a big ask in a small combo.

- John

 

[LUIS H RAMIREZ]

The definition of portable varies widely. What is your definition? Something the size and low weight of a Rumble 40? Just throwing that out as an example.

An external speaker out is a big ask in a small combo.

- John

I saw some interesting options, 1. Markbass Marcus Miller cmd 60w combo, 1x10 + a piezo tweet. And also trace Elliot 1×10 combo, also fender rumble 100 w seems nice and affordable, and peavey max 150w meets the definitions... What do you think????

 

[Murch]

The Traynor SB106
SB106 – Traynor Amps

 

[lug]

The smallest with best sound is the Phil Jones Double 4. Very pricey though. You can use it's line out to a powered speaker if more umph is needed.

 

[LUIS H RAMIREZ]

The Traynor SB106
SB106 – Traynor Amps

Thanks Murch... Very nice combos, also the 10inch, do you have any??? How do they sound? Any idea about cost???

 

[Murch]

I don't have any direct experience yet but I'm hoping to try them out. I've read lots of positive reviews on the Small Block series of combos.
I'm not sure where you are located but I'll post the link for their North American and International Dealers. The SB106 retails for $549 Canadian Dollars, so depending on where you are and currency exchange it could be right in your price range. Traynor has a great reputation for build quality and their amps are made in Canada.

North American Dealers – Traynor Amps

 

[SJan3]

I saw some interesting options, 1. Markbass Marcus Miller cmd 60w combo, 1x10 + a piezo tweet. And also trace Elliot 1×10 combo, also fender rumble 100 w seems nice and affordable, and peavey max 150w meets the definitions... What do you think????

I'd be all over the Markbass Marcus Miller!

 

[LUIS H RAMIREZ]

I'd be all over the Markbass Marcus Miller!

Thanks Sjam3, that one seems very nice, do you have it??? Is it powerful enough for small gig, like coffee or so? A friends venue???? What about the bottom sound????

 

[SJan3]

Thanks Sjam3, that one seems very nice, do you have it??? Is it powerful enough for small gig, like coffee or so? A friends venue???? What about the bottom sound????

I do not have it but I do have a Markbass LM3 and 2 Markbass cabs. The specs on the MM COMBO suggest that it would be more than adequate for your needs and you can add a cab is necessary. The build quality is excellent and it's light as a feather. A winning combo!

 

[LUIS H RAMIREZ]

I do not have it but I do have a Markbass LM3 and 2 Markbass cabs. The specs on the MM COMBO suggest that it would be more than adequate for your needs and you can add a cab is necessary. The build quality is excellent and it's light as a feather. A winning combo!

 

[LUIS H RAMIREZ]

thanks.... It's a candidate...

 

[SJan3]

thanks.... It's a candidate...

It's on SALE now at MF.
GREAT PRICE!!

 

[Nedmundo]

For your purposes I think the Fender Rumble 100 would be perfect. It's extremely light, sounds good, and has a DI. I've used one for several rock band rehearsals, and I thought it was great. My old Roland Cube Bass 100 has more punch and flexibility, but it's also much heavier, and the new Cubes are too expensive IMO.

 

[LUIS H RAMIREZ]

The definition of portable varies widely. What is your definition? Something the size and low weight of a Rumble 40? Just throwing that out as an example.

An external speaker out is a big ask in a small combo.

- John

It's a nice option....

 

[Bruiser Stone]

Love my PJB Session 77. Very versatile, full-range sound for other instruments and as a monitor for movies, conferences, etc. I’m using it tonight for audio to a projector outside for a viewing of Young Frankenstein and campfire.
“Franken-STEEN!”

 

[Jeff Scott]

I have an original version Markbass Minimark that has seem duty with (and without) an extension cabinet to great effect over the years with my old jazz fusion band.

 

[bherman]

For your purposes I think the Fender Rumble 100 would be perfect. It's extremely light, sounds good, and has a DI. I've used one for several rock band rehearsals, and I thought it was great. My old Roland Cube Bass 100 has more punch and flexibility, but it's also much heavier, and the new Cubes are too expensive IMO.

Agree with this, hard to beat the rumble 100 at $300 new. I don't own one but I've used one several times at a local blues jam, didnt think it would cut it but it more than held its own and sounded fine, playing with 2 guitar players, 3 horns, a drummer, and a conga player. I was very impressed with it.

 

[fourstringdrums]

The smallest with best sound is the Phil Jones Double 4. Very pricey though. You can use it's line out to a powered speaker if more umph is needed.

Not that pricey. You can find them for about $350 regularly. I just bought another.

 

[mikewalker]

these little amps provide a solid balance of projection and portabilty:

Hartke KB12 Kickback 1x12" 500-watt Bass Combo Amp