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Roland Micro Bass Cube-yes or no?

JeromeH

JeromeH

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Haven't played in many years and I'm looking for an amp to get started back into it again. Worried more about "quality" than "volume"!! Any thoughts or suggestions??? Just looking for a small combo w/ decent sound right now I'll upgrade once I get back into playing shape!!
 
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JeromeH said:
Worried more about "quality" than "volume"!!
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Honestly, you're not likely to get either with that amp. It's not a amazing sounding practice amp and it's not loud enough to do much other than practicing an electric bass with an acoustic guitar. I have one and I like it a lot. I use it for camp fire playing with and electric bass. It can be battery powered. It's a nice little quiet rehearsal amp. But it will never keep up with a band. You know the phrase- It is what it is. With managed expectations it can be a useful little amp. But you could probably get a used older Peavey for less money that could out perform it.
 
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Not looking to keep up w/ a band right now (couldn't if I wanted to!!) Haven't played in more than 10 yrs just looking for a small amp to use at home till I get my fingers working again then I'll get an amp for "gigging with"
 
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I was in a similar scenario six months or so ago. Tried a few different bigger more affordable combos, but ultimately I ended up with a Phil Jones Bass Double Four. Its expensive, but by far the best sounding practice combo I've played. It is pretty small too, having two 4 inch speakers. Handles a low B on my 5'er perfectly.
 
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.. I had one .. it has its place, but nothing I would even consider if it was going to be my only amp ..at ANY level of ability, and for ANY reason ... I have had many different little 30-40 watt 110 'practice amps', and currently have two Peavey Minx from the 90's ... probably $75 used and will last you forever and be worth that forever, and will give you exactly what you need to clearly hear what you are playing, both right and wrong ... you can get a little comparable Ampeg for $100 range, lots of good choices, cheap ... I would not even CONSIDER the battery powered Roland Micro over any of these as my sole amp ... lots of gimmicks on it, but you will not be doing yourself any favors trying to learn on it ... it makes noise, and can be 'acceptable' in the right application ... but, buy a real amp for 1/2 the money and start woodsheddin to get back up to speed ... ;)

... JMHO respectfully submitted, having all kinds of experience IN your situation and having had a Roland and multiple small amps ...

Edit to add: .. so another words, I guess that would be a ... no ;)
 
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I just picked up the Ampeg B108 for a hundy at guitar center and can't recommend it strongly enough. Sounds great for what it is: living room practice amp. I also have the Genz Benz 115 mentioned earlier and it is a great gigging/ rehearsal combo but more than overkill for a guy sitting at home wood shedding. Kind of a pain to use in that capacity while the Ampeg fits the bill perfectly. Light(ish), easy to use and sounds great.
 
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I have the Micro Cube and, as an experienced player, it's a lot of fun to fool around with, especially the drum machine beats. It can definitely help you get your timing back. But, it's only 5 watts, and expensive for what it is. Still, for living room playing, a built in, variable drum machine, amp modeling, it's not bad .
 
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I have only two main uses for mine: As a lightweight practice amp playing along with my iPod and its small speakers when I'm away on vacation, and as a speaker for the iPod at tailgates. Once, I played along with a singer/acoustic guitar player in a field. Gotta love the battery power. Works/worked great for those applications; I'd never use it for much else.
 
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I forgot I have a JVC Kaboom box that has a guitar input! Might not sound great but it'll do for running scales till I get back in shape a little and I can throw in a CD or hookup an Ipod to play along w/
 
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iualum said:
Genz Benz Contour 115 combo. Real quality. Very good price. Get it quick.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/301196391755?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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I have this amp and love it so far. Playing first gig with it tonight but so far it sounds great in my living room. For $100 more than the Roland you get 300 watts into either a 15 or 2x10, aux input and headphone jack. You can also add an extension cab and it goes to 500 watts. Does great at low volume or headphones. So by the time your fingers are back in shape you will be ready to play anywhere.
 
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