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Rock/slap combo/mid-price amp

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Ced777, Jul 15, 2003.

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  1. Jul 15, 2003 #1
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    Hi guys,

    I'm new in town .... and in the world of bass!
    I live in Europe, in France exactly and after 10 years of guitar, I begin in the bass area.
    So I'v got the bass: a Status Energy. Very nice instrument. But here is my problem: I would like to find a budget (or not too expensive) bass combo.

    I play mainly rock/hard rock stuff, and love the slap sound, so I need a combo able to slap. It will be my study / practice amp. Not for gig at first, but enough power to play with a drum/guitar band. I think 100/150W would be a great compromise. I would prefer a combo (easier to carry)

    So I read a lot (I know very well guitar amps, but nothing about bass amps) and find a lot of manufacturer.
    I thought about:
    - Hartke kickback
    - GK Backline
    - Peavey TNT115.

    They are just idea, because I don't know very well bass amps. What would you choose in my case (rock/slap / enough real power to stand a band but not gig, good sound, not too pricey).

    Thank you for your help (If you need advices about guitar amp, you're welcome!)

    Ced777
     
  2. Jul 15, 2003 #2
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    Add-on: my bass has 4 strings.
    I don't play jazz or funk/reggae.

    That's all!

    Ced777
     
  3. Jul 15, 2003 #3
    rock bassist 81

    rock bassist 81

    Jul 18, 2002
    Retardville, California
    the peavey TNT is laud but heave. it has a good slap sound.
     
  4. Jul 15, 2003 #4
    jive1

    jive1 Commercial User

    Jan 16, 2003
    Alexandria,VA
    Owner/Retailer: Jive Sound
    I would go with a combo that has 2x10, 1x12, and maybe even a 1x10. A tweeter helps out too. I find that the big 15" speakers don't give you enough pop and zing needed for slapping. I am not a big fan of Hartke, so I can't give you a recommendation there. You may want to take a look into the SWR Workingman's Series. I used a Workingman's 12 for years and I found it had a great slap tone, along with versatility.
     
  5. Jul 15, 2003 #5
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    A SWR Combo Workingman 100W RMS 1x12" would be enough in power?? I see it but it is pricey (1100 USD / 1000 euros in Europe)...

    Ced777
     
  6. Jul 15, 2003 #6
    rock bassist 81

    rock bassist 81

    Jul 18, 2002
    Retardville, California
    It is way over priced. :eek:
     
  7. Jul 15, 2003 #7
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    It is the european (French more exactly) price.
    ^^

    Ced777
     
  8. Jul 15, 2003 #8
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    For about the same price, I can find a EBS Drome 12 , 150W combo. But used.
    Is it a good amp/deal?

    Ced777
     
  9. Jul 15, 2003 #9
    James Hart

    James Hart

    Feb 1, 2002
    Beemerville.nj.us
    how about an ashdown Electric Blue or Mag combo?
     
  10. Jul 15, 2003 #10
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    What model?

    Ced777
     
  11. Jul 15, 2003 #11
    iplaybass

    iplaybass Supporting Member

    Feb 13, 2000
    Houston, TX
    Peavey Bam!
     
  12. Jul 15, 2003 #12
    James Hart

    James Hart

    Feb 1, 2002
    Beemerville.nj.us
    http://www.ashdownmusic.co.uk/bass/index.asp

    the electric blue is 150 watts with 1x12, 1x15 or 2x10

    the Mag is 250 watts in 1x15, 2x10 or 4x10

    I run an older 1x12 Mag @ 200 watts. There are lots of EB, Mag and ABM users around here... they're made in England so they might be easier to get by you.
     
  13. Jul 16, 2003 #13
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    Ok thanks.
    Someone already compare EBS drome and Ashdown combo products?

    Ced777
     
  14. Jul 16, 2003 #14
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    And what do you know about Laney R5? They are cheap in France. 2x10 + tweeter, 300W combo. For the same price as an used EBS drome 12 or a new SWR Workingman 15...
    I'va got a proposition in the same price league for an Hartke 3500 head+ vx410. Better than an EBS drome 12?

    Ced777
     
  15. Jul 16, 2003 #15
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    Finally found a Hartke 3500 head + vx410. Vx410 is maybe not so great, but to begin....

    A nice set for a beginner I think...

    Ced777
     
  16. Jul 16, 2003 #16
    James Hart

    James Hart

    Feb 1, 2002
    Beemerville.nj.us
    that should do nicely for a long while... good luck!
     
  17. Jul 16, 2003 #17
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    The guy sells the package head+cab... and in my country Avatar is impossible to find....
    So I think Vx410 would be ok. I think about an extension cab (15") later.

    Thank you for your help!

    Ced777
     
  18. Jul 16, 2003 #18
    JahKnow

    JahKnow Guest

    Nov 24, 2002
    Santa Barbara, Ca. U.S.A.
    I would highly recommend the Drome 12. I had one for years, and it is a great sounding amp. VERY nice slpap tones, and loud enough to do mid sized gigs.
    PEACE!!!!!, Johno!
     
  19. Jul 17, 2003 #19
    Ced777

    Ced777

    Jul 15, 2003
    Do you think an EBS drome 12 is better than a Hartke ha3500 + vx410 ??

    Ced777
     
  20. Jul 28, 2003 #20
    cozmic

    cozmic

    Aug 8, 2002
    Germany
    I just bought the WM12 for 598,-- EUR which is the normal pricetag in germany...see www.thomann.de ...1000 EUR?? That dealer is a cheating you... :eek:

    I love that Combo...tried in some rehearsals and found it to be loud enough to keep up with a Sonor Design Drum with double bd and 2 guitars. And it even sounds good with the low b-string.

    Just my 2 pence...
     
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