Hey, my Birthday is coming up in 2 weeks and im wanting to get a new amp, cause atm im barrowing my friends which is only a 15w, and when me and my friends jam u cant even hear it, sooo im wanting to get a new 1, dont wanna spend no more than 300 since im jobless and will only get birthday money to spend on it... x.x but i saw this amp Link Removed, i heard the Behringer blew out after a year, which i guess i dont mind if it does since most likely i'll have a job and can buy a nicer and bigger 1 but didn't kno. any Suggestions Or anything?
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Question about Amps
- Thread starter Knytemare
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Invalid Link Removed for new? Don't endorse buying from these folks, just a link for the combo.
Used (new to you) is a good way to go.
Used (new to you) is a good way to go.
Also check out the Gallien Kruger Brat Pack and look around for older used Peavy TNT combos at around 150 watts. Still not enough amp for my EQ tastes but workable if you keep the low end EQ a little on the light side.
Other Amps to look for are the Older Crate BX160 chorous and non chorous models. Those were pretty loud but lacking in low end.
Check out a music go round. They often have tons of used gear are rediculous pricing,try some pawn shops, Try guitar center and many of the vendors on this site.
Call around play around but for $300 a old peavy 2 x 15 cab and a mark head at 300 watts could be found for under $300 but be for warned peavys are sort of honky in the mid range.
Other Amps to look for are the Older Crate BX160 chorous and non chorous models. Those were pretty loud but lacking in low end.
Check out a music go round. They often have tons of used gear are rediculous pricing,try some pawn shops, Try guitar center and many of the vendors on this site.
Call around play around but for $300 a old peavy 2 x 15 cab and a mark head at 300 watts could be found for under $300 but be for warned peavys are sort of honky in the mid range.
try to find something over 200 watts that you feel comfortable handling and fits your budget. do not be shocked when you find a plethora of amplifiers in this price range. In fact looking at old peavey heads and Cabs may turn up more power per $$$ spent. Big thing with bass is having enough power to be heard. Once you get there then you need enough power to be heard with the tone you want. Thats a whole other topic and thats when you really start spending money.
Hey guys, i was at GC today, and was just looking around by the bass amps and i see Invalid Link Removed, im pretty sure it was a GK, i saw the Backline 112, same spot and all and look the same so im guessing it was, but in stores it said 199.99, and online it says 299.99 maybe it's used but what you guys think??
A 15" will give more sound than a 12" in a single driver application. Don't know how true the Ashdown's power rating is or if it will drive a second cab? When I played in a high school Jazz band I used a 50 watt tube amp and a large box that was a full bass reflex 12" and had no troubles. There is more than just wattage to concider. Single 15" is a better bet than a single 12" in a small box. Look into the Acoustic B100 combo, larger box usually means more low end with less power.
You want to be absolutely sure your heard a G-K 800rb with a 212, 410 or 215 will leave no doubt!
You want to be absolutely sure your heard a G-K 800rb with a 212, 410 or 215 will leave no doubt!
