Small bass moniter/amp for "acoustic" shows?

[Linnin]

There are three common criteria for a bass rig:

1. Good
2. Loud
3. Cheap

Rule of thumb: you can always have any two of the three, but never all three at once!

Until now, Fender Rumbles are: GREAT, LOUD, and Inexpensive! They only sound like they cost a million buck$$$$

 

[basscooker]

This little 110 from TB'er "basscooker" sure sounds bigger than it is. You could easily get told to turn down in a coffeehouse.


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Don't know that it's available yet though, this is a prototype.

It is.

 

[JimmyM]

I don't agree that you can't have good, loud and cheap. True, it won't be as good as the good stuff, but in its price range, some of that cheap stuff sounds really good. My BA110 rocked a 50's-60's-70's gig on a gambling ship today without any PA help, and that was with electric instruments, a horn section, and a medium-to-loud drummer. It could easily do an acoustic gig solid.

 

[will33]

It is.

Cool, and best of luck with it man, good design makes all the difference.

Been getting some quizzical looks from other players when they hear a nice full bass tone come out of that little box. It's what hotrod car guys would call a "sleeper", like when a really good engine guys family car outruns the neighbors Mustang.

 

[edencab]

Fender Bronco with XLR out, built in tuner and lots of tones/effects...gets decently loud......should keep up with acoustic & djembe........Traynor makes 3 great combos: SB110 SB112 & SB 115 , 200watts, plus tweeters, have XLR out....or they make a 200watt head ( I have it)....add the 2x8 Fender and you'd be golden...

 

[Gremson]

I usually use an ampeg BA108 for those acoustic gigs and use an stompbox preamp (Eden WTDI) on the fx loop. the preamp has the DI XLR out

My little brain hadn't considered just getting a separate DI to go along with an amp without an XLR out.
I'm really just looking for my own bass monitor. No bigger than a 10". Something I can carry in one hand. I really like the tilt back option of the BA110. Maybe I should rethink my options!

 

[bnolsen]

the v1 version of the ba series has the line out anxd effects loop. the new 'v2' series seems to have dumped these useful features. it's probably worth checking out the new rumble 40 and 100.

 

[heynorm]

GK MB112

Ditto!

 

[SaxBass]

Carvin MB10 is pretty cool. Has XLR out.

 

[Bassamatic]

Without a doubt the MarkBass CMD 121P combo. 15" cube, 31 lbs, awesomely great sound and can get stupid loud with 350W into the 12" Neo B&C driver. I have not had an indoor gig that this amp could not handle, and it is smaller and lighter than most other amps and combos with less driver and less power. They are starting to turn up on the used market once in a while - snap one up. With an extension cab (500W@4 Ohms), it may be the only amp you need.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I'm with those recommending a Di preamp. I have a Tech21 SansAmp and I really like it. It is also a lot lighter and takes up less space that an amp.

 

[chuck norriss]

Until now, Fender Rumbles are: GREAT, LOUD, and Inexpensive! They only sound like they cost a million buck$$$$

Yes I'm happy w my rumble60 but it's cumbrous I'd rather have a PJB Briefcase or suitcase or one of them little ampeggers

 

[chuck norriss]

Without a doubt the MarkBass CMD 121P combo. 15" cube, 31 lbs, awesomely great sound and can get stupid loud with 350W into the 12" Neo B&C driver. I have not had an indoor gig that this amp could not handle, and it is smaller and lighter than most other amps and combos with less driver and less power. They are starting to turn up on the used market once in a while - snap one up. With an extension cab (500W@4 Ohms), it may be the only amp you need.

i dig mb stuff. have you tried that micro amp? i think it was 8" sounds good but doesnt crank & wont hold chords otherwise that would be mine

 

[Tennesseemick]

The Acoustic AB50 looks awesome with dual purpose inputs. But again no XLR out.

You guys got any ideas?

That's the amp I use. It produces sufficient sound for our gigs--in or outdoors-- but its tone controls are very limited. I also use a simple compressor which helps. Your pedals will definitely help.

We use a cable with an XLR adapter or one that has 1/4 one end and XLR the other.

It's not that light but it easily fits on my small folding two-wheel dolly.

For the money you could do a lot worse, I'm sure.

 

[adi77]

mb200 berg 112

 

[Funkytom]

Looked for a Fender used Bassman 100 floor monitor style. The new small TC Electronic sound pretty good as well.

I currently use a Yorkville 100w. It has two channels. I use one for my bass and the second channel gets the monitor mix.

I still need a DI which I have on my pedal board.

 

[carl h.]

If you want all 3 I second the bassman 25.
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It is decent for acoustic gigs and makes a good monitor for bass or with the acc Jack you can blend in a feed from the board. I've used mine that way in the past for a number of gigs.

Options open up if you have more cash to throw at your choices.

 

[chuck norriss]

maybe that's better my 60 is a bit large

 

[MyMusic]

My Carvin BX250 and 112AG cab would be perfect for something like this.

 

[PauFerro]

I have a Line 6 Low Down Studio 110. It has an XLR out as well as compression. I've used it for a lot of gigs in my jazz group.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Line-6-LowD...985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a90f64d91