Hey TalkBassers!
I have owned a EA iAmp Micro 550 for almost ten years, and I love it, it does everything I need and doesn't take up much space. I am running it through an old Avatar 112 with a broken tweeter that I scored like 5 years ago for next to nothing, obviously not ideal, but I gig almost entirely in NYC and basically never have to use my own gear (besides for home use which is frequent and lower volume), so it works the few times I need it. I am looking to upgrade that cabinet to something better, but based on the rarity of use I don't see a need to shell out $1000+ dollars for a Barefaced or AccuGroove or MAS etc., which would be my a dream cab.
So my question is, what's a good budget replacement? I like a full range sound, and when I do use my amp rig it's anything from jazz to funk to solo bass to desert metal, so looking for something that can handle a multitude of gigs, is under 30lbs, and can handle 300 watts @ 8 ohms. I also use active and passive, acoustic and double bass, and extended range basses. Would like to stay under $500 if possible. Maybe just grab a new Avatar? What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance!
I have owned a EA iAmp Micro 550 for almost ten years, and I love it, it does everything I need and doesn't take up much space. I am running it through an old Avatar 112 with a broken tweeter that I scored like 5 years ago for next to nothing, obviously not ideal, but I gig almost entirely in NYC and basically never have to use my own gear (besides for home use which is frequent and lower volume), so it works the few times I need it. I am looking to upgrade that cabinet to something better, but based on the rarity of use I don't see a need to shell out $1000+ dollars for a Barefaced or AccuGroove or MAS etc., which would be my a dream cab.
So my question is, what's a good budget replacement? I like a full range sound, and when I do use my amp rig it's anything from jazz to funk to solo bass to desert metal, so looking for something that can handle a multitude of gigs, is under 30lbs, and can handle 300 watts @ 8 ohms. I also use active and passive, acoustic and double bass, and extended range basses. Would like to stay under $500 if possible. Maybe just grab a new Avatar? What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance!
