Need help!! Which 112 combo?

[midichlorine]

im looking for a practice amp ( headphone out and aux in a must)
But I'd also like to think I could do light duty gigs and rehearsal with it as well,

Who's got the goods?

Throw me some ideas please

Thanks

 

[jroboat]

I think the Fender Rumble 100 or 200 will be a perfect choice for you.

 

[midichlorine]

I was checking those out!

 

[And I]

GK MB112 also. Try em both, they have different sounds and you may prefer one over the other. In my experience the Fender will sound better when you play solo and the GK will mix better with a band.

 

[B-line]

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If money is no object, IMO, these are the finest small bass guitar combos on the market. I have an AMP ONE and...wow, just wow.

 

[dreamadream99]

If you like a bright sound, try the Hartke kickback series.

Lots of bang for the buck.

 

[Linnin]

Audition everything in your price & wattage range. Pick the one you like best. Fender Rumble 100 or 200 combos would suit your needs well and are the most popular. The new Hartke KB12 & KB15 sound good too and are a bit more expensive.

 

[ubernator]

The rumble has an excellent stereo aux in/headphone amp. And the cabinet simulation on the headphones as well as the XLR line out is REALLY good.

Spring for the 200 if you can afford the extra cost/size/weight (they are all light but the 100 is a feather). The extra power, better speaker and ability to add an extension cab make it fully gig worthy. The 100 kinda needs a speaker upgrade if you push it hard, and there is no way to add a cab to it. But it has all of the same circuitry as the bigger ones. The 100's stock speaker is the only one in the series that can be blown up if not careful. I don't think my 200 will let me blow it up if I tried, the speaker handles plenty and the amp has automatic limiter protection.

 

[Buzz E]

Best thing about the Rumble is definitely the weight.

However I found the Gallien Krueger MB112 to be a much better sounding amp. Twice the power, made in the USA, and you can add the matching self powered GK 112 cabinet if you need a bigger setup. The extension cab has its own amp so it doesn't have to share the amp in the combo and split the power like with the Rumbles. The GK is only a couple of pounds heavier than the Fender. Those GK amps are solid!

 

[roller]

TC Electronic BG250-112.

Everything you're seeking... fantastic tone... class D power... built-in TonePrint effects are superb... and it's super-affordable. If there's an amp that wins the bang-for-the-buck award, this is it.

 

[carolonbass]

I think the Fender Rumble 100 or 200 will be a perfect choice for you.

This!
Played the 100 at Long&McQuade and LOVED IT!

 

[Striver]

I also recommend the 200W GK MB-112ii which I like for the headphone and aux inputs. I have placed it on an amplifier stand (On Stage RS7705) which makes the inputs more easily accessible and aims the sound toward my ears while practicing.

 

[Mo cowbell]

I love the GK MB112. And it is expandable with the powered cabinet option.

 

[fourfinger]

GK MB112 gets my vote. Light, good sound, solid construction.

Also, bassists are still the company's only customers, and GK's been in business a long time.

 

[midichlorine]

I do t think tc makes that 250 in a 112 anymore.

That gk is looking pretty good!

 

[midichlorine]

Btw
I have a " big rig"
Everything above coffee shops is covered

 

[mmbongo]

Best thing about the Rumble is definitely the weight.

However I found the Gallien Krueger MB112 to be a much better sounding amp. Twice the power, made in the USA, and you can add the matching self powered GK 112 cabinet if you need a bigger setup. The extension cab has its own amp so it doesn't have to share the amp in the combo and split the power like with the Rumbles. The GK is only a couple of pounds heavier than the Fender. Those GK amps are solid!

This. The GK amps make Rumbles sound like toys.

 

[bassliner50]

Fender Rumble 12 v3.

 

[Pbassmanca]

Mark bass.

 

[Stranger Danger]

im looking for a practice amp ( headphone out and aux in a must)
But I'd also like to think I could do light duty gigs and rehearsal with it as well,

Who's got the goods?

Throw me some ideas please

Thanks

I just got the GK MB112-II and it's a really incredible little amp. USA made for $400. Can't beat that.