Recommended bass amps

[mikewalker]

I like these a lot: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KB12--hartke-kb12-kickback-500w-1x12-inch-bass-combo

Hefty bang for buck - only 250 WRMS but a pair of them would make a very decent gig rig, with a single one doing the trick for almost any small club venue with decent FOH

 

[SJan3]

My usual response to this question; All the recommendations in the world are meaningless.
What is pure gold brilliance to some, is simply utter rubbish to others.
You'll have to investigate objectively and find what works for you.

A valid response.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Mesa Subway D-800 and a Subway 112. If you need "more", add a second 112.

 

[SJan3]

Mesa Subway D-800 and a Subway 112. If you need "more", add a second 112.

D-800 likely overkill for his needs. D-350 will get it done and help stay closer to budget.

 

[Redbrangus]

I'm with the Rumble 500 folks. It's plenty enough power for almost anything on its own -- if more horsepower were required, an extension cab can be added, but honestly, is the OP likely to need that? It's budget friendly, small and light enough to be easily schlepped around, yet capable enough to do most things. What's not to like? I don't imagine the OP is far enough along on his journey to know what his 'forever amp' might be -- a Rumble is great place to start on that journey, IMHO. And the Rumble could be easily sold off if the OP decides to move on to something else later.

If one is determined to spend more frogskins, the Subway D-350 with the 112 cab would be plenty, and would definitely rock pretty well.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

D-800 likely overkill for his needs. D-350 will get it done and help stay closer to budget.

It sounded like he was going to play louder situations, which is why I went with the D-800.

 

[mambo4]

I will never not recommend a Genz-Benz Streamliner.
For me the end of all amp related GAS

 

[SJan3]

It sounded like he was going to play louder situations, which is why I went with the D-800.

Not saying it's a bad choice but he has a $1500 cap. If he gets a Mesa D-350 he's still going to have to go with a different brand cab. I have a D-350 and it works great with my MarkBass cabs.
A MarkBass 122-p4 is on Sale now for $680 +$799 for a D-350=$1479 plus tax. That's 350 watts into:

MB58R 122 P-4 Bass Cabinet Specifications:​

• Speaker: 2x12" Markbass classic ceramic
• Tweeter: Piezo tweeter
• Power Handling (AES Standard): 600W RMS
• Crossover Frequency: 3.5kHz
• Frequency Response: 40Hz to 18kHz
• Sensitivity dB SPL: 103dB
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 22.76" x 23.62" x 18.5"
• Weight: 39.9 lb.

That should play loud.

 

[brianrost]

For Home practice.

 

[akukulich]

Mesa Subway D350 with a Subway 112 cab.

The perfect answer.

 

[groove pump]

I would like to option to take it out and gig.

The gig rig that works for me is a portable class D head and a pair of 2x10 cabs. When practicing at home or playing a show in a smaller space, I can use just one cab.

My heads are a GK MB 500 (bought new) and a Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 (used). Both sound great for me and work fine for everything from practice at home to outdoor shows without PA support.

The GK will do a super clean and clear sound and it will get very loud if I need that. The preamp in the Shuttle is a bit more flexible and might be the stronger candidate for dialing up a "pro sound", but that depends on your tastes.

 

[MrLenny1]

MB CMD 1x12 combo. 300 watts at 8 ohms. 500 watts at 4 ohms.

 

[John D Harris]

Magellan 350 Combo – SERIES 2
or
Fender Rumble 800 Combo (it only weighs 29 lbs).

 

[HP Hovercraft]

OP is stunningly vague lol

 

[John D Harris]

OP is stunningly vague lol

It is much easier to criticize than to suggest possible details that could be filled in for a more accurate picture of their needs.
Some people (not saying OP) don't know what they don't know.

 

[Pep]

You’ll spend more than $1500 with a speaker cab but a Bergantino Forte D is really sweet, light and powerful. $1259.00.
Best amp I’ve ever used.
The cab I use is a Greenboy fEARless F112. Nothing but compliments on this rig. You would need to have that built and they’re about $1300.00, or get lucky and find a used one.

 

[Pep]

Here’s an option that I hadn’t thought of. It’s light and 800 watts into 4 ohms. Great reviews and extremely affordable. Harley-Benton Block 800B. Don’t be fooled by the brand. Everything I’ve read says it’s a very good amp and I’m buying one as a backup to my Bergantino.

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[John D Harris]

Another option if you want a separate head / cab:
Bugera Veyron M BV1001M ($370) & Orange OBC-112 ($550).
The Veyron shows a 2000W power rating, but is more like 500W Rms.

 

[John D Harris]

Another option if you want a separate head / cab:
Bugera Veyron M BV1001M ($370) & Orange OBC-112 ($550).
The Veyron shows a 2000W power rating, but is more like 500W Rms.

I heard a decent recording of the Orange OBC-112, I would no longer recommend that cab.
It's not terrible, but there are better cabs for about the same money, like the RevSound RS112.