Really really small amp!

[stratovani]

My wife and I are planning to buy a small Scamp 13 trailer sometime later this year or next year, once the pandemic dies down. I'm looking to get myself a Traveler bass for when we hit the road, and I will need to get a very small amp, one that weighs very little, since I want to keep the total weight of the trailer down as much as possible. I already have a small amp in an Ibanez Promethean, but I'd like something even smaller.

 

[redstrand]

My wife and I are planning to buy a small Scamp 13 trailer sometime later this year or next year, once the pandemic dies down. I'm looking to get myself a Traveler bass for when we hit the road, and I will need to get a very small amp, one that weighs very little, since I want to keep the total weight of the trailer down as much as possible. I already have a small amp in an Ibanez Promethean, but I'd like something even smaller.

That new trace Elliot with the elf and a ten is pretty awesome. Also a Phil Jones Double Four really fits the bill.

 

[agedhorse]

If you can find a used Shuttle 3.0-8T or 10T, that would be a potent trailer rig that would be giggable within reason.

They don’t show up often, but they are out there.

 

[xj98jeep]

Phil Jones Bass Double-Four is what you seek.

 

[basscooker]

Second that Shuttle suggestion. Great little amp. I love mine, it isn't going anywhere, probably ever. Interestingly enough, my backup head is a Promethean 300. It is a bit darker than the Shuttle, but I do use it with the 10t cab(s) and can get very similar tones.

 

[Foz]

Nano Head Tube Amplifier — ZVEX Effects

 

[Stevorebob]

Joyo MA-10B. I have one for my workbench. Battery or adapter powered.

 

[Riff Ranger]

I have the Blackstar FLY3, in bass and guitar versions. It’s no Amp-egg … but it’s about the size and weight of an ostrich egg, runs on plug or AA batteries, has a headphone out, also good for playback of recorded music with an appropriate cable (which I’m taking advantage of as I type), and it can fill a Scamp with good-enough sound. I prefer the guitar version even with bass, but would go with the bass version if I wanted thump rather than clank. Hard to beat for the price, size, and weight.

I have also played around with the battery-operated Roland and liked it. A little bigger and heavier, but still no more than a lunchbox. Better sound quality than the FLY3 and has a basic built-in drum machine.

The Phil Jones and the Shuttle already recommended probably sound incredible if you’re willing to go a bit bigger.

 

[SLPimp]

My BF One10 and MG350 fits on a shelf.

 

[ahc]

Theres the Hotone Thunder Bass. 5 watts, fits in hour hand. About $100. Demo below. You'd still need a cab. A Barefaced One10 (+/- 15 pounds) would probably sound great with one. They are a bit spendy though.

 

[KohanMike]

I have the Phil Jones Bass Double Four with extra battery, and the Blackstar Fly3 Bass Duo with extension box. The PJBD4 is kick butt, big sound for an extremely small shoe box size, with battery that slips into the carry handle, about $550. The Fly3 Bass Duo, is very good for small spaces, but limited in volume, about $130. I use that when roaming around children's hospital rooms with four ukulele players. I stuck them together and added a shoulder strap.

 

[monsterthompson]

Nano Head Tube Amplifier — ZVEX Effects

I actually bought one to test. It was really challenging to get a useable tone. Lots of farty sounds with no guts. I know. Surprising

 

[Bodeeni]

I plug straight into my powered desktop (nearfield) studio monitor. I happen to use a M-audio BX5, only because that is what I have. I would assume many would work. Only a volume control, but great low volume sound. 7x8x9.5. I also have a GenzBenz Shuttle 3.0/10 under the desk too, but the monitor takes up a lot less real estate and sounds better at low volume.
Full Disclosure, I am using headphones into a daw in my PC through an interface, 99% of the time. Quiet and extremely flexible. I happen to do a lot of practice playing along with recordings and at very odd hours. I do most of my playing in the early AM in a city apartment.

 

[el murdoque]

The Phil Jones stuff is pricey, but small and sounds well.
The barefaced one10 is a cabinet that weighs in at 7kgs and packs a punch that's obscene for its size and weight.
Add a small head of your choice (TE elf for minimal weight and size) and you're set.
On a budget, the Fender Rumble 110 is small, light and works quite well.

 

[ga_edwards]

That new trace Elliot with the elf and a ten is pretty awesome.

TE have also made an even smaller version in an 1x8" combo.

Markbass also have some micro combos, but they lack granular eq controls.

 

[redstrand]

I have the battery with my double four as well. Worth every penny. Great tone and easy to move

 

[MakoMan]

A Rumble 40 weighs 15 pounds and is a pretty decent sounding amp, with enough power for a small gig. It's my choice for traveling light. I can carry mine on the rear rack of my bicycle, so a trailer should be no problem.
If you need something even smaller or with more power, the Traynor SB106 is a little pricey, but tiny and light with tons of power. It also has a speaker output so you can use it as a monitor and power a larger cab. It's basically a 200w head with a small speaker.
I also have a Joyo Mini bass amp. For the price it's a great, small practice amp that would work well in a trailer. But I'm guessing you want more oomph

SB106 – Traynor Amps

 

[redstrand]

A Rumble 40 weighs 15 pounds and is a pretty decent sounding amp, with enough power for a small gig. It's my choice for traveling light. I can carry mine on the rear rack of my bicycle, so a trailer should be no problem.
If you need something even smaller or with more power, the Traynor SB106 is a little pricey, but tiny and light with tons of power. It also has a speaker output so you can use it as a monitor and power a larger cab. It's basically a 200w head with a small speaker.
I also have a Joyo Mini bass amp. For the price it's a great, small practice amp that would work well in a trailer. But I'm guessing you want more oomph

SB106 – Traynor Amps

The fender 40 rumble stage would be another good one, all the bells and whistles too

 

[redstrand]

For overall size it’s hard to beat the double four

 

[msb]

I recently picked up a Hotone Thunderbass , surprising sound and tone , but doesn't compare to larger amps . The aux in on mine is a bit noisy so it's annoying to plug in a tablet to play along with .
There's quite a few tiny heads out , Elf , GK , Ampeg , Traynor . I picked up a GK MB200 , and at home use it with a Phil Jones C2 cab . If I was dragging it out for a quiet gig , I 'd bring a larger cab though .