Need amp recommendations for jazz gigs

[dylanjohnson]

BGreetings and salutations, it's been a while, hasn't it?

As I've started playing out again, I've gravitated more towards smaller jazz venues. Think 200 people max with a piano, drums, horns, and occasional guitar. So a far cry removed from the rock and ska gigs I used to do.

I'd been ampless for a while and that worked great for the time. My Mesa DI could go FOH and it sounded awesome, so no need to worry about lugging around a half stack anymore. However, new scene and genre, and FOH no longer exists.

Having been absent from amp shopping for a while, and knowing I absolutely do not need a Mesa Subway or similar for these types of gigs, I turn to you. My basses are passive and I'm not needing to fill up a bar or play over guitars or rock drummers. I know I basically need something to play over horns, but am absolutely lost when shopping for a good jazz amp that fits the bill. Searches turned up old threads that were mostly pre-COVID so any advice/updates you could provide would be much appreciated.

ETA: I’d like to keep it under about $700 if at all possible and prefer used

BioDriver- LMK if you are interested in the legendary GK MB150S. I'm most likely going to be selling one with the extension cab soon. Message me.

 

[SJan3]

Interesting. Maybe whether people practice with an amp or not depends not so much on a perceived need for learning the nuances of playing with an amp but on whether they grew up in single-family housing or in apartments.

It could certainly be a factor.

 

[bass player 53]

BioDriver- LMK if you are interested in the legendary GK MB150S. I'm most likely going to be selling one with the extension cab soon. Message me.

Mr. BioDriver- after 7 pages of discussion, if Mr. dylanjohnson is
offering his GK equipment at anywhere
near your target price, I think this
would serve you very well, regarding
sound, convenience, and reliability.
I have the same setup, and I highly
endorse it.