NEED COMBO AMP FOR TOURING/PRACTICING

[PunkRockDunn]

what do you think? i need a combo amp for touring and practicing...700 dollar budget...and its gotta be a combo...and id like one loud enough to cut through the the mix when practicing in my basement (200watts should do it)...and i need a combo that wont....that wont die on me anytime soon...suggestions?

 

[big stubby]

I have a Fender Bassman 250/210. I love it, you might too. It sounds like what your looking for.

 

[SpamBot]

Acoustic B200, or the previously mentioned Bassman. I'd leave it at those two if you're buying new.

If used, post what you can find and we'll advise on it. Look for Peaveys.

 

[UncleFluffy]

what's your budget?

 

[SpamBot]

what's your budget?

You didn't read his post.

 

[UncleFluffy]

You didn't read his post.

Sorry, you're correct. I was multi-tasking, skimmed and missed the $700 figure. My bad.

$700 should be able to buy something well over 200W. Plenty of choices there. Here's one: Invalid Link Removed.

 

[KsPiNeSh]

Are you tied to having a combo?

 

[PunkRockDunn]

the 250/210 Bassman was exactly what i had my eye on...but how reliable are those speakers?

 

[PunkRockDunn]

yeah, ive had a really bad experiences with the way alot of clubs do their 'mic-ing' and sound system ****, and other fun things, and many stages dont have room for my stack, and its a bitch to lug around..so if i get an okay combo that can dial in my sound, itll be love at first thump

 

[capnsandwich]

It's more than 200 watts but it'll tour and practice just fine. Also, it's super light and GK's have great tone, IMO anyways.

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...x12-500W-Ultralight-Bass-Combo-Amp?sku=581054

 

[SpamBot]

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...00-Watt-Lightweight-Bass-1x8-Combo?sku=482107

Never worry about where your amp will go again. Even though it's technically separates, it's smaller than 99% of combos out there.

 

[Munjibunga]

If you're going to tour with it, I wouldn't settle for less than an Eden Metro or SWR Redhead. Neither are within your budgetary constraints, even used. But you need to up your budget and get something tour-worthy. At the very least, I'd go with a Fender Bassman 400 Pro 210. You should be able to find a used one in your price range. Unless you plan to play only the smallest venues or you have PA support, 200 watts isn't going to cut it.

Here's one right here. Fender Bassman 400 Pro in TB ads

I would add that this one looks to be exceptionally well-priced.

 

[RickenBoogie]

I'd be worried I didn't have enough speaker, and +1 to Munji.