Argh! I cannot find one GK used around here! I can find some Fender, Marshall, Peavy, and even an Ibanez. People must like to hold onto these!
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Newbie needs an amp! $200-$400 budget...
- Thread starter Zoodles95
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Argh! I cannot find one GK used around here! I can find some Fender, Marshall, Peavy, and even an Ibanez. People must like to hold onto these!
I have three available options nearby:
Fender Bassman 200:
Fender Pro 400:
Marshall B150:
These are all for a similar price point. Of these three is there one you would recommend and if so why?
Fender Bassman 200:
Fender Pro 400:
Marshall B150:
These are all for a similar price point. Of these three is there one you would recommend and if so why?
LOL!
You seem to keep picking amps that make me go NOOOOOO!!
Not that there is anything inherently wrong with SOME Fenders, but there are better choices (IMO). Of the ones you just pictured I'd definitely pass on the Bassman 200 and the Marshall.
The Bassman 400 might be OK but it's heavy.
Gallien Krueger has the best, lightest, and more featured amps (again IMO)
The MB series is fairly new, so you might not see many used just yet, but the MB115 is $399 at MF. RMC Audio will give you a lower quote by email. Check 'em out.
Also, if you could hold out a little longer and save a couple more hundred, you'd have a much wider range to choose from.
Don't waste your money on an inferior product.
You seem to keep picking amps that make me go NOOOOOO!!
Not that there is anything inherently wrong with SOME Fenders, but there are better choices (IMO). Of the ones you just pictured I'd definitely pass on the Bassman 200 and the Marshall.
The Bassman 400 might be OK but it's heavy.
Gallien Krueger has the best, lightest, and more featured amps (again IMO)
The MB series is fairly new, so you might not see many used just yet, but the MB115 is $399 at MF. RMC Audio will give you a lower quote by email. Check 'em out.
Also, if you could hold out a little longer and save a couple more hundred, you'd have a much wider range to choose from.
Don't waste your money on an inferior product.
Okay then...
I really appreciate the feedback. Either I need something that can be portable and be used in a gig or something portable and smaller at this point.
There is a rumble 75 advertised but the guy never got back to me. It seems like something I could jam with and practice with. After thinking about this I would like to find something 50 lbs or lighter. If I end up good enough to be in a band again one day then I could buy something else to gig with at that point.
I really appreciate the feedback. Either I need something that can be portable and be used in a gig or something portable and smaller at this point.
There is a rumble 75 advertised but the guy never got back to me. It seems like something I could jam with and practice with. After thinking about this I would like to find something 50 lbs or lighter. If I end up good enough to be in a band again one day then I could buy something else to gig with at that point.
Basically you are playing at home for now which means you really don't need to worry much about portability. If it has "too" much power for the basement then you just turn the volume down. If it has too little power then you can't do anything. I would take your bass to a local large music shop (even if it isn't local) and plug into as many bass combos as possible. You will hear huge differences in sound. I have tried a number of those fender combos and I just couldn't stand the sound. That doesn't mean they are bad amps for you, just bad amps for me. I plugged into a number of those and the Ampeg combos and SWR combos (they didn't have the GK). I came out with the SWR Working Pro 12 for $550 new. Very punchy little cab that can hold its own. I have since upgraded my gigging rig to Genz Benz 9.0 and Bag End 15" cabs. However, I still have that SWR combo at home. The most important thing is that you like the sound coming out of the speakers…its your rig. Oh yea, and the warranty doesn't hurt either! The motto is "play before you pay" (which I often violate because I live in the country and order most of the stuff online). Good luck!
GK is the way to go. Buy an MB200 amp and a 2x10 or 1x15 cab. That'll give you the best tone under $400.
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...81052&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=404099262
That is the link to the GK that people keep recommending. Although I haven't played it, I would get the single 15" over the 2x10". The 2x10" is plenty loud for practicing by yourself. I would worry that it would not keep up with a loud drummer. The 15" will have no problem. I also really like the fullness of the 15" but lots of people dig the 10s.
That is the link to the GK that people keep recommending. Although I haven't played it, I would get the single 15" over the 2x10". The 2x10" is plenty loud for practicing by yourself. I would worry that it would not keep up with a loud drummer. The 15" will have no problem. I also really like the fullness of the 15" but lots of people dig the 10s.
Argh! The closest GK dealer is about 80 minutes away... There is a smattering of used GK stuff around my province but most of it seems to be higher end cabinets... I will keep an eye out...
GK all the way, its worth whatever you gotta drive to at least go give them a try. I have the MB 500 and a 3-way cab and I will never go back
Unfortunately there is no GK dealer even remotely close to me. 
Checking the used classifieds has found the following GK items available:
-GK 410 SBK Cab (serious gear here)
-Another add has a GK Backline 600 head with a crappy cabinet as part of the deal
-Another add has a GK 115 cabinet for the same price as the 410 SBK cab!
Would you guys recommend the Backline 600 head and one of the two GK cabinets that are available?
Checking the used classifieds has found the following GK items available:
-GK 410 SBK Cab (serious gear here)
-Another add has a GK Backline 600 head with a crappy cabinet as part of the deal
-Another add has a GK 115 cabinet for the same price as the 410 SBK cab!
Would you guys recommend the Backline 600 head and one of the two GK cabinets that are available?
