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Question about Amps

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Knytemare, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. Jan 10, 2009 #1
    Knytemare

    Knytemare Guest

    Jan 10, 2009
    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 http://www.music123.com/Behringer-Ultrabass-BX1800-Bass-Combo-180W-481102-i1166249.Music123, 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?
     
  2. Jan 10, 2009 #2
    rbonner

    rbonner

    Sep 25, 2008
    Welcome to TB, go find a really nice used "NEW TO YOU" amplifier. You should be able to get something for $300 and have considerably more amp. BOB
     
  3. Jan 10, 2009 #3
    B-string

    B-string

    Nov 21, 2008
    Lake Havasu City, Az USA
  4. Jan 10, 2009 #4
    2x4strgkramers

    2x4strgkramers Guest

    Dec 15, 2008
    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.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2009 #5
    Magical_Merlin

    Magical_Merlin

    Nov 2, 2008
    Kent, WA
    Dont forget about craigslist. I also like the TNT series.
     
  6. Jan 10, 2009 #6
    Knytemare

    Knytemare Guest

    Jan 10, 2009
    mmm will check some out, thanks any more suggestions?
     
  7. Jan 11, 2009 #7
    2x4strgkramers

    2x4strgkramers Guest

    Dec 15, 2008
    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.
     
  8. Jan 11, 2009 #8
    Knytemare

    Knytemare Guest

    Jan 10, 2009
  9. Jan 11, 2009 #9
    tom once dead

    tom once dead

    Mar 8, 2008
    Brisbane QLD Australia
  10. Jan 11, 2009 #10
    B-string

    B-string

    Nov 21, 2008
    Lake Havasu City, Az USA
    It would work for a "practice amp", but you can do better. ;)
     
  11. Jan 11, 2009 #11
    Knytemare

    Knytemare Guest

    Jan 10, 2009
    that ashdown Five Fifteen seems pretty good, but then again i dont kno too much about amps. i mean is 100W good enough and can be heard over a drummer 1 guitarist and the singer? lol
     
  12. Jan 11, 2009 #12
    B-string

    B-string

    Nov 21, 2008
    Lake Havasu City, Az USA
    Under those conditions you should be okay with 100 watts.
     
  13. Jan 11, 2009 #13
    Knytemare

    Knytemare Guest

    Jan 10, 2009
    mmkay cause i wanna make sure im buying something that can be heard, instead of buying something that i "think" is enough watts but waste money finding it cant.
     
  14. Jan 11, 2009 #14
    B-string

    B-string

    Nov 21, 2008
    Lake Havasu City, Az USA
    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! ;)