Small gig amp HELP!

[metalbass66]

My band did a show for a school dance were I used the school's bass amp because I only have a practice amp. Now we are getting requests to play parties and the like and its time to upgrade. I'm kind of on a budget being a student and all ($200-300). I was looking at the GK backline 112 combo and the Crate BT100. Any insite as to what to go with?
(suggestions of other amps in my price range would be useful too).

 

[smogg]

go used, way more bang for the buck in your price range

 

[Tony G]

go used, way more bang for the buck in your price range

big +1 on this. Go to your local shops, and see what they have used in your price range. The bigger the better for this kind of money is going to help you compete for volume in a band. A $300 100 watt 1x12 combo isn't going to do you much good against your average drummer and guitarists volume.

 

[jtc_hunter]

For Low cost , but good $/watt, I think a Peavey TNT150 would be perfect for you. Check out Craigslist in your area, or Ebay. The TNT 150 has great tone and volume and is very roadworthy.

 

[tbrannon]

For Low cost , but good $/watt, I think a Peavey TNT150 would be perfect for you. Check out Craigslist in your area, or Ebay. The TNT 150 has great tone and volume and is very roadworthy.

+1 used peavey is the way to go if you're after lots of bang for your buck. Plus peavey's are about as durable as they come-

 

[B String]

Perhaps look for a used SWR Workingmans 12. I often see
them here for cheap. Great for upright or electric bass.

 

[Mcrelly]

search musicgoround.com and craigslist.com mpls. then go try the gear and see if its working right...

here's a fender bxr300, loud, cheap $200, woodbury
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I had a bxr60, the 300 will be loud not great tone, but LOUD!!! what do you expect for 200??

hartke $180 st paul.
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bass head with 410 cab $200
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ampeg b100r $250!!! great tone!!!
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try before you buy!!!

good luck!!!

 

[Wesley R]

search musicgoround.com and craigslist.com mpls. then go try the gear and see if its working right...

here's a fender bxr300, loud, cheap $200, woodbury
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I had a bxr60, the 300 will be loud not great tone, but LOUD!!! what do you expect for 200??

hartke $180 st paul.
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bass head with 410 cab $200
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ampeg b100r $250!!! great tone!!!
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try before you buy!!!

good luck!!!

Is it for just one gig? Find out what EMI gets for rental. Their is a ton of used gear in the the area.

Best of Luck,
Wesley R.

 

[Mcrelly]

Is it for just one gig? Find out what EMI gets for rental. Their is a ton of used gear in the the area.

Best of Luck,
Wesley R.

I think he said Partie(s)....

but I guess renting is not a bad idea to see what he likes...

 

[metalbass66]

I'd rather not rent the amp, its just that theres more certainty in owning your own. But yea, I'll definatly try looking into some used gear