The only way this kid is buying a Mesa is if we all pitch in. I am down for $20.00CAD
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Quality or quantity?
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Pretty sure this is frowned on because of some past fiascos. You have a good heart.
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My hot take is, neither will really be loud enough in a band situation, so don’t worry about the wattage. Get either the cheaper one, or the one you like the sound of better.
Or, if you want something with a bit more power to play use in a band, try to find a used amp for the same price. You might be able to find a used fender rumble 100 for the price of a new fender rumble 25.
Or, if you want something with a bit more power to play use in a band, try to find a used amp for the same price. You might be able to find a used fender rumble 100 for the price of a new fender rumble 25.
What does the market for powered PA speakers look like in Argentina? I gig with a 12" powered speaker and my Kemper. You already have a preamp pedal. Might not be ideal, but might be better than 45w.
Wenstone appears to be a major player in your country, been around since the early 70’s. It comes with a warranty and service is available. All positive points. You can check it out at a retailer. Another plus. You might even be able to rent one from the store to try with your band.
Seems better than a used lower power Fender.
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Seems better than a used lower power Fender.
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Don't feel bad, we've all been there and some of us still are.
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A reasonable request if an upgrade to the PA would benefit the entire band...and with a keyboard player and possibly mic'ed drums/percussion it certainly could IMO. You already have the preamp DI and a stage monitor capable solution.
As I said in your other thread, please do not buy a fretless bass, you will not be able to tell if you are in tune with the band and put the extra money into better amplification for what you currently have.
talkbass.com/Basses/To fret or not to fret
Both of the amps in question here are not up to the job you want them for, you will continue to be frustrated and have less money then now.
A bass you can hear through the band will give you a much better experience than another bass.
talkbass.com/Basses/To fret or not to fret
Both of the amps in question here are not up to the job you want them for, you will continue to be frustrated and have less money then now.
A bass you can hear through the band will give you a much better experience than another bass.
I know you're looking at combos.
But I had a thought that may prove helpful. What about used CABs around you? As well, have you considered a PA power amp? You have a pre-amp, and power amps are possibly more widely available than bass combos in your area. That just leaves a cab to track down, and a power amp can be used for many other things once you get to a spot where more capable amps are within reach.
Also, with a "bigger" power amp you may only need one channel, leaving an open channel for another use, like a PA sub or monitoring.
But I had a thought that may prove helpful. What about used CABs around you? As well, have you considered a PA power amp? You have a pre-amp, and power amps are possibly more widely available than bass combos in your area. That just leaves a cab to track down, and a power amp can be used for many other things once you get to a spot where more capable amps are within reach.
Also, with a "bigger" power amp you may only need one channel, leaving an open channel for another use, like a PA sub or monitoring.
It gets better. I played through the mic input of a boom box as my bass amp for the first two or three years of playing. That was in my "the bass is more important" phase. I was playing a US Steinberger through a boom box. Then it's followed by 5-10 years of trying to make your amp sound better with pedals. Finally I just got a quality amp with enough wattage to do the job right.
Just looked at those listings, the Peavey basic and the Rumble 100 are both a better bet than the first two from the op. The local brand 120 probably is a good bet too. I will say that Rumble looks pretty mint. Peavey tends to seem louder than their ratings suggest. I think you've now got three good leads to follow up on.
I think I saw a Peavey 410. Might be worth a look if you can find a power amp.
I think I saw a Peavey 410. Might be worth a look if you can find a power amp.
I want more of a mid point than a cab or a pa power amp which is why I was looking at combos, keep in mind I'll need to regularly climb a few flights of stairs carrying this thing every time I go to a rehearsal.
It's not out of the picture since we found a good place we could turn into a mini studio to practice in and in that case I wouldn't need to move my amp around all the time, but it will definitely be some time until I actually do anything like that.
Very revealing. If your J bass is playable, put your money into a better amp. Forget a fretless for now.
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