Opinions on Small Portable Combo

[the_home]

Here's a vote for the Phil Jones Briefcase. It's a 100 watt 2X5, weighs in at 28 pounds and is extreme hi-fi - very clean. I've been using one for several months now and love the convenience. I play services with it in a 500 seat sanctuary. The amp itself gives enough volumn to hear yourself and be heard on stage (or in a pit?) and it has a direct out to go through a board into house mix.

It's a little pricey, but I love mine.

 

[Mcrelly]

...It's a little pricey, but I love mine.

how much? where?

 

[philthygeezer]

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Yorkville 50KW or 100KW. Use it for a combo or a monitor.

 

[Nedmundo]

I'd recommend the Roland Cube 100, which can be carried easily in one hand and has surprising volume, depth, and clarity considering the size and power rating. Using MIA P-basses, I compared it head-to-head against the new Fender Bassman 150 and Eden N12S combos, and IMO it wasn't even close. The Roland was the easy choice, with much more depth and power. The 12" speaker has a coaxial tweeter, so it has more clarity than many comparable combos. I've also tried the G-K MB150, and despite the Roland's much lower price, I think it's comparable tone-wise and probably much louder. (I'm not sure because I've only played the G-K in a larger room.)

Plus, the Roland has several amp models, some of which could be useful, and a DI. The effects are generally a bust, but even without those I think it's a fantastic amp.

 

[the_home]

To find a Phil Jones amp do a google search on Phil Jones Bass Amplifier. They sell direct and have a few links to retailers as well.

If I recall the list for the tolex model is $599. They also make a model in a blue flame maple cab. That adds another $300 (I think). I asked if they could match the finish of my King upright (true blonde). They said they would 'consider' doing custom one-offs, but are not doing that right now.

They sell new for list price. I've never seen a used one for sale.

Looked it up.....

www.philjonesbass.com

enjoy

 

[seanm]

I love my EA iAMP 500C at 44 pounds. By itself it is good for small gigs. Add another wizzy and it is good for medium sized gigs.

 

[main_sale]

I wasted money on several small practice amps. I ended up selling them at a huge loss because I could not stand their poor tone. I ended up with an Ampeg B-100R and never looked back!

 

[Akami]

I also have an AI Contra I that works wonderfully.

This is what I have too and it's not too hard to find one of the older ones for a decent price.

Very punchy and clear although if you want to practice with a very loud drummer you may need to plug into an extra speaker.

These amps by the way have the rep for being jazz or acoustic amps, but what they actually are good for is anyone who likes a warm punch, which is why I love them.

 

[cacio]

I think the best is markbass.
Try with the minicombo.1x12"+tw,280 watt and 13Kg (29 lb)

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[.matthew e wengerd.]

This is what I have too and it's not too hard to find one of the older ones for a decent price.

Very punchy and clear although if you want to practice with a very loud drummer you may need to plug into an extra speaker.

These amps by the way have the rep for being jazz or acoustic amps, but what they actually are good for is anyone who likes a warm punch, which is why I love them.

I don't know that I've heard someone describe them as warm before. I bought one recently (it's on its way) and have only played DB through them. I'm a little concerned about the BG sound and have been investigating something to warm the sound up. I guess only time will tell...

 

[fdeck]

GK MB150E for 80% of my gigs.

 

[ctxbass]

For gigs where I value convenience I'll take the GK MB150S.
I can almost get "my sound" and the 24 pound package gets surprisingly loud.

 

[comfortstarr]

Technically, it's not a combo: iAMP 350 and Aguilar GS112 (oh yeah, and the Tech 21 BDDI). I've got a bag for the head and a bag for the bass, so I too can carry everything in one trip.