Which amp better at Jazz/Blues?

[erickdan]

I really appreciate the input!

 

[chaosMK]

You didn't give us any choices for comparison! =)

 

[JaneBass1]

are u buying one? how much money you got? solid state or tube?

i have used the markbass brand and it's pretty good for jazz. even marcus miller has a signature amp for them

 

[dougjwray]

We do need more information. (Combo vs. head? Tube vs. solid state? Price range?)
For blues, I use an Ampeg 100R "Rocket Bass" combo. 100 watts, solid state, 15" speaker, warm sound, surprisingly loud, "retro" cosmetics. I love it. It works for jazz, too, although for more modern, i.e. "smooth" or "quiet storm" jazz, I'd use my other setup, a GK 1001RBII head into a GK 210RBH cabinet.

 

[Stumbo]

What type of venues are you talking about? How small? How large?
What's the band line-up consist of? for Jazz? for Blues"
Loud drummer?

What kind of bass do you have? Flats? Rounds? Active? Passive?

You might want to check the following thread for TB'rs who are happy with their rig:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=475615

 

[mrjim123]

"Jazz/blues"? To me, as far as bass tone goes, the two are about as different as you can get. Be more specific and you'll get more informed answers.

 

[erickdan]

Ha sorry i was slow at posting the poll with the options I'd like your input on!

 

[erickdan]

It's looking like Mesa over Eden so far.

By the way, this is for small venues/studio recording use playing a Fender Jazz with TI flats on it.

The price isn't really a factor. I'll spend what needs to be spent in my eternal search for the tone haha

 

[Stumbo]

What do you have now?
Have you heard/tested these combos?
Why does it have to be a combo?

You may want to check out the following TB thread that covers portable amps/cabs/combos:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442966

 

[Tim1]

My key band throughout fourty years of bass playing, and starting with a washtub at 12 playing Kweskin style blues, has always been a blues band of some type so I feel I can make some kind of knowledegeable response. Unfortunately that response is a cliche on this board - any amp will work if you can hear it in a gigging situation, the blues comes from you.
any years ago I was concerned about my rig and blues tone, a visiting pro from good ol' USA guested on my rig and my guitar and just blew me away, I had never heard a rig so good. I learnt a lot from that, not the least being humility! So.... your tone really is in your hands, but as bass players we do seem to enjoy gear (I know I do).
That said, I am very happy with both my Markbass and my Mesa 400+ for my blues gigs. The MB showed me after years of being committed to tubes that solid state has caught up.
Sorry to be so wordy - Saturday early morning, just got in after a gig, as usual checked Talkbass first (as you do....)

 

[theroan]

Depends on what instrument you're using. I chose Eden for transparency reasons.

 

[erickdan]

Now Eden has pulled ahead and I'm confused lol

We are talking about that nice warm old school tone where even the G string is warm not bright

If you have ever heard Joe Bonnamassa, the bass on his albums is what Im looking for ;p

 

[Stumbo]

Mesa Scout Combo comes with either a 12" or 15".
Which one are you looking at?

 

[Jeff A]

What, no Carrots option?????

Is this some kind of joke?

 

[JimmyM]

You should be able to play any amp for any kind of music. But I'd probably go with anything over Eden Eden's a great amp, but it's not my thing.

 

[erickdan]

Here this should help. This is the tone! ;p

 

[erickdan]

Walkabout is winning!

Is the walkabout going to be loud enough to be heard over a guitarists marshall half stack in a studio setting??