Which amp should i buy?

[poulsen]

I want a bass amp between 110-210 euro
I want a bass amp which should have Fuzz/distortion sound
I want a bass amp which i only use at home
I want a bass amp which maybe should have many features
I dont want to pay more than 220 euro

Please propose me
If u want to know more just ask
Sorry for english mistakes!

 

[krstko]

I guess you are from eu, can you please tell which country (prices are different)

For distortion is best to get a effect pedal. For amp I would say a small combo, maybe Ampeg BA115 would do the trick, you can get used for around 200eur

 

[poulsen]

Hello
Im from Germany
I never heard Ampeg BA115. Dont look like it has a lot of features
but i know that Roland Cube or Line 6 amps has much features

 

[ksandvik]

If get get such a home practice amp, you really can't use it in band settings, usually those are low wattage and the drums/guitars will just drown the bass sound. Either get a simple multiFX with headphone output for practice or just plug the bass into any amp or stereo you have around. And save the money for a good quality used 500W amp + 2x10 or 1x12 cab with extensions for another cab later.

 

[krstko]

If get get such a home practice amp, you really can't use it in band settings, usually those are low wattage and the drums/guitars will just drown the bass sound. Either get a simple multiFX with headphone output for practice or just plug the bass into any amp or stereo you have around. And save the money for a good quality used 500W amp + 2x10 or 1x12 cab with extensions for another cab later.

+1

 

[nysbob]

Dont look like it has a lot of features
but i know that Roland Cube or Line 6 amps has much features

Then it seems like you already know what you want. Are you going to let some stranger tell you differently?

 

[JxBass]

Then it seems like you already know what you want. Are you going to let some stranger tell you differently?

+1. The journey is an important part of the process, IMO. There's no easy, quick path; the odds are that what someone else likes you will not. There is a lot of terrific gear out there and hordes of people who absolutely love a particular brand or model. Many of us have tried the same equipment and determined that, although it sounds great, it's just not for us.

 

[SirGrotius]

The main divide here is that most people on this forum will want to spend those 200 euros on the amp and the power, itself, where you're wanting to spend some of it on features. In general, an amp with lots of features and sound effects is not considered a good quality amp. It'll be more of a beginner's amp, or fun practice amp. That said, there's nothing wrong with that!

 

[Dave W]

Hello
Im from Germany
I never heard Ampeg BA115. Dont look like it has a lot of features
but i know that Roland Cube or Line 6 amps has much features

What features are you looking for?

I'd much rather have a decent sounding amp with less features than an amp packed with features that doesn't do any of them particularly well. As mentioned, you'd be better off with a pedal for distortion/OD sounds.

Of the 3 mentioned so far, I'd go for the Ampeg and the Roland Cube coming in second. I'm not a fan of Line 6 amps. I'd recommend something else, but I have no idea what you have available to you or what $200eu works out to be in USD.

I'd go for a GK MB112 or MB115 myself.

 

[Liam Wald]

You should buy the one you like.

 

[sad_katz]

From experience, anything filled with multiple effects doesn't sound good most of the time. I prefer stand alone FX processors, but that's just me.



I'd recommend either the smallest (used) Roland Cube you can find, or a (used) Ampeg BA-108 and a (used) distortion pedal (I like the VT Bass). Cheap, small, sounds good.