Power amp to go with a modeller

[Jeff Hughes]

Just get a Mesa Subway D800 used and win win. Positives: light amp, plenty of power, can be used as just a bass head, good resale value. Negatives: it is not a power amp.

 

[GBBSbassist]

I've been using a Peavey IPR2000 for about 4 years now for both guitar and bass with my Axe-fx ii and I've yet to be disappointed.

The price is right too.

 

[DonaldR]

I'm using an EV ZLX-12P top with an EV ZXA-1 sub for years with my modeler for bass and for guitar.
Really cool has you can feel the bass even if you don't play loud, because of the sub.

IMO it's important to setup your sound on a PA setup if you don't want to have surprise going direct to FOH on your next gig. As you play bass, I would look for powered PA speakers with DSP. IME they translate the bass guitar sound better without blowing anything. I can bring my EV top at my friend's drummer house and it's more compact than a bass combo. And sometime I don't bother the modeler and just slip an Ampeg SCR-DI in the gig bag and nothing else, using the tuner app in my iPhone.

As other said, a powered PA speakers can be used for many other purposes too. It's very convenient.

 

[seamonkey]

JBL EON715 1300-watt 15-inch Powered PA Speaker


I use this with my Fractal FM3.

JBL EON715 is a great option.

• Excellent sound and include a DSP for EQ if needed
• They stack
  
• Can add a sub if needed
• They have a DI out
• Many case options, including rolling cases.

And they have a 7 year warranty! Which is the longest one I've seen in the industry.