Whats the best teeny tiny practice type amp?

[loveandbass]

I want to basically throw a little amp behind the end table next to the sofa just for practicing basically but dont want a typical practice amp as they are almost always garbage. The only thing i can think if is GK MB150. what say you ,TB?

 

[mpdd]

i just throw a nice pedal in front of my rechargeable pignose hog 30

 

[Bugeyed Earl]

I'm shopping for the same thing, and I need something with a DI or at least a line out. I went to TC and played the Ampeg BA-110v2 (no DI,) Fender Rumble 100, a little 50 watt Orange, and a tiny Markbass combo that cost 3x as much as the others. I'd like to try an Eden EC110, but can't find one locally. I'm also interested in the Carvin MB210, though it's quite a bit larger than the others.

I'm still undecided, but am interested to hear additional suggestions.

 

[danosix]

Yorkville bassmaster 50.
50 watts, 110, small, light - sounds actually quite sweet (as in I wish the larger ones sounded this good) and actually loud enough if you need it to keep up at a quiet jam session or acoustic gig.
And if you look you can get 'em for nearly nothing!

 

[Tad]

My Fender Bronco 40 works good for me like that.

 

[FFTT]

Or..... a Scholz Bass Rockman

 

[Lobster11]

I don't understand what you mean by "teeny tiny" or "typical." Are you asking something different than the 893 threads asking for recommendations for a good combo?

 

[loveandbass]

I don't understand what you mean by "teeny tiny" or "typical." Are you asking something different than the 893 threads asking for recommendations for a good combo?

Take a deep breath

 

[alaskaleftybass]

I don't understand what you mean by "teeny tiny" or "typical." Are you asking something different than the 893 threads asking for recommendations for a good combo?

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Thank you for asking.

It depends on your budget. I found the Roland mini bass amps incredible for their size. If you're looking for a bargain, on the Bay there are Peavey Microbass and Minx bass amps that are bedroom size, but look for the ones with the 'silver fins' on the front grill. They're made in USA and higher quality. Or look for Made in USA in the title of the auction.
Let us know what you find!
Good luck!

 

[phangtonpower]

I use a small Roland Micro cube for when I'm out camping. Sounds decent for it's size.

 

[Lobster11]

Take a deep breath

Seriously, I'm just trying to understand your question. You say you want something that's "teeny-tiny" and not "typical," but the amp you mentioned seems to me to be a "typical" (though perhaps very good) combo, and I certainly wouldn't describe it as "teeny-tiny." So, I don't understand what constraints you have in mind that make your question different from simply "What's the best combo?"

 

[One Drop]

Seriously, I'm just trying to understand your question. You say you want something that's "teeny-tiny" and not "typical," but the amp you mentioned seems to me to be a "typical" (though perhaps very good) combo, and I certainly wouldn't describe it as "teeny-tiny." So, I don't understand what constraints you have in mind that make your question different from simply "What's the best combo?"

The GK MB150 is a tiny amp, much smaller than most other combos of any quality, especially considering it has a 15" speaker.

The OP asked a reasonable question IMO.

 

[buldog5151bass]

What do you have for a head? I have a class D head. So I have a cab in my practice room - I bring the head in when I want to play. Frankly, a cab alone is easier to store and looks nicer than a combo, and is cheaper.

 

[Tom Howland]

EBS Session 60.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

different than the 893 threads asking for recommendations for a good combo?

What I think people noticed is this sounds argumentative, a bit condescending.
Maybe that wasn't what you meant to mean.

 

[goff]

an older fender bxr25. records well too. single 10, ported cab, small foot print.

 

[strictlybass_ic]

IMO, the best setup for a practice amp (and definitely counts as teeny, tiny) is a GK MB200 and the cab of your choosing. It's about the size of a sandwich, has headphone out, aux in, and DI. GK tone, 200 watts, and weighs 2 pounds. Just spread a couple cabs around the house and take that little guy with you wherever you take your bass. Can also double as a backup amp/DI box in the pocket of your gig bag, which sure beats taking a spare combo out with you.

That said, if you're set on a combo the larger GK combos sound pretty good and they're my go-to when trying out a bass in a store (typically all that's available locally are Ampeg, GK, Peavy, Acoustic, or TC combos).

 

[Joedog]

The GK MB150 is a tiny amp, much smaller than most other combos of any quality, especially considering it has a 15" speaker.

The OP asked a reasonable question IMO.

Actually it has a 12" speaker. I'd go with that. VERY light, with capabilities far beyond most any other choice in it's size/weight class! I used to carry mine instead of a spare head. How many 20ish lb. combos do you know that can drive 2 4X10 cabs in a pinch? Mine was super reliable, and had a great DI. I had the carry bag for it as well. Used it by itself a few times w/moderately loud blues band (small club).....They laughed when I brought it in, and were amazed when it carried the gig. Another good choice might be those little Genz Benz combos w/the detachable heads, or maybe an Ibanez Promethean 1X10

 

[DionClassic]

genz benz shuttle 3.0/8t