Practice Amp

[Jim Creegan]

I am just starting to play fretless 4 string bass and need a small amp to practice with acoustic instruments (mando fiddle guitar etc) I would like to get an 8" combo for size weight reasons and because volumn requirements are low. What recomendations for a nice sounding combo do you have?

Thanks

JimC

 

[cjazz50]

You might look into a Phil Jones Briefcase. I tried one today and it was amazingly good for it's size. Not as good as the 9B powered by an M500 but still really good.

 

[rllefebv]

For practicing and small acoustic jams, the Peavey Microbass sounds good. I happen to have one I'm looking to set free... pm or email me if you're interested...

-robert

 

[Mcrelly]

SWR Workingman 12, big enough to gig with, nice enough to keep when you upgrade to bigger stuff.

 

[tim4003]

I use a Peavey MINX-110. 35 watts and great tone. You can get one new for around $200.

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[bizzaro]

Fender Bassman 25. Great sound out of a little box. And under $200 bucks! Oh and this has been asked a lot. I am sure a search will turn up tons of info for you.

 

[Treena Foster]

Polytone makes a good, small, practicle bass amp.

http://www.murchmusic.com/polytone.htm


The SONIC CIRCUIT comes highly recommended.

Treena

 

[XPshychoticXPyr]

I got a Hartke b30 30 watts...1 8 speaker and im willing to sell it if ur intrested...

-Vince

 

[James Hart]

have a microbass... sounds good if used real quiet.
Stuck it in my attic and replaced it with my little 1x12 Ashdown combo.

I seriously doubt the Microbass could cut it.

I'd look at a 50 to 150 watt 1x10 or 1x12

 

[Daniel Elliott]

GK Backline 112. 100watts, kickback feature, ultra small and light, great tone.

 

[Jim Creegan]

Thanks to all who posted. I especially apreciate the phil jones and polytone recomendations as I don't know anything but the MI Lines. I will be looking for a while and while I look I will continue to use my mixer into a crest 6001 and a McCaully 10" floor monitor. Sounds good but a problem to cart around!

JimC

 

[Phyrexian]

Originally posted by tim4003
I use a Peavey MINX-110. 35 watts and great tone. You can get one new for around $200.

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Hi there,
I use the Microbass myself, but it's sad that it doesn't have an effects loop.
Do you happen to know how the sound of the Microbass compares to a Minx? The same sound? Only louder?

PS - its funny how I can mimic the sound of my SVT-3 Pro at home with an EBS Multidrive in front of the Microbass.

 

[tim4003]

I went to buy a Microbass and after A/Bing that and a MINX, I came home with the MINX. Their's a big difference in volume and tone.