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Whats right for me?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by fuzzybuzzy, Nov 28, 2005.

  1. Nov 28, 2005 #1
    fuzzybuzzy

    fuzzybuzzy

    Dec 4, 2004
    I need a new amp and was wondering what is a good one. I have a crate 15 but its not loud enogh because my brothers play guitar and drums and its hard for us to hear me. My price range is max $300. Please say what brand model wattage and price. I was looking at the rumble fender 100 and the carvin pb 100-15 or pb 100-10. Thanks. :bassist:
     
  2. Nov 28, 2005 #2
    Plain Old Me

    Plain Old Me

    Dec 14, 2004
    Tucson, AZ, SF Bay, CA
    Look at maybe a Peavey combo. For practice though, Alesis makes an awesome combo that has got all kinds of FX on it. FX help me practice a lot, and I plan on getting one soon. They have em on music123.com B stock for $170 or new for $200. It should have enough power to practice with at reasonable volumes.
     
  3. Nov 28, 2005 #3
    corrosivemind19

    corrosivemind19

    Nov 16, 2005
    Allentown/Philadelphia PA
    id go with the Carvin PB200-15...i have it and just put in an extra 50 bucks...its well worth it
     
  4. Nov 29, 2005 #4
    fuzzybuzzy

    fuzzybuzzy

    Dec 4, 2004
    What do you guys think about the Rumble 60 Combo or the carvin 100-15/100-10? Thanks
     
  5. Nov 29, 2005 #5
    Ralphdaddy

    Ralphdaddy

    Nov 6, 2003
    Chicago, Illinois
    You should figure on something with at least 100 watts and a 12 inch speaker, if not a 15. Try to buy used as well as you'll get the most bang for your buck and will get a better amp for the same amount of scratch. Buying new in the 300 dollar range probably won't get you anything you'll be particularly happy with but it could get you a pretty nice used combo that will serve you well for a long time. Look for a used Peavey TKO115 or something along those lines.
     
  6. Nov 29, 2005 #6
    georgestrings

    georgestrings Inactive

    Nov 5, 2005
  7. Nov 29, 2005 #7
    fuzzybuzzy

    fuzzybuzzy

    Dec 4, 2004
    What are the advantages of having a big speaker?
     
  8. Nov 29, 2005 #8
    fdeck

    fdeck Supporting Member Commercial User

    Mar 20, 2004
    Madison WI
    HPF Technology LLC
    Typically, a big speaker has higher sensitivity, i.e., more sound for a given wattage.