Which combo to start, help

[pinozzo91]

Hi I have just bought a Squier Affinity® P-Bass (Fender) I am 15 years old living in Italy. It is my first bass I am a very beginner. Now I would like to buy a combo amply to use at home and with my friends (one is playng drums and the other giutar) I found 2 occasions in on-line site,they are not new and price is 130$ :

1 - Behringer BX600 (60 Watt)
2 - ELKA AB-1250 Combo per Basso 75W

What do you think?

- Is 60/75 watt enough to start?
- which is the best between the above two combo?

Thanks in advance
Pinozzo

 

[Tony G]

What is your budget? For a beginner, I would pretty much say either of those are OK. Mostly, just go with what you can afford. As you learn and improve and start playing with more people, you will want to upgrade. However, if you will be playing with a drummer right away, these two combos may be a little too small to cut through a loud drummer.

 

[snowdan]

both could work, but when the drumer plays a little louder they may not be loud enough anymore.

i'd say try to get a (used) brand combo, ie fender, swr, warwick, peavey, even laney that has at least 100 watts and a 15" driver. such amps are biger and heavier, but they have better bass repsonse and will usually be enough for playing in a band.

if you can spend around 200 euros, it should be possible to get a such amp.

 

[pinozzo91]

thanks for your help