You can't handle the truth! (Or the low B string)

[bassdude51]

IMHO, the amp is not the issue. Most modern day amps produce 20 hz to 20,000 hz frequency range. The low B sting is 31 hz, so the amp covers that.

It's the cab that is the issue! Many bass cabs can't even produce a flat response (+ or - 0 db), open E string of 41 hz let alone the open B.

 

[coy garcia]

Sounds like your teacher is a guitar player....keep your amp get a new teacher.

 

[TexasEdition]

My 2" Alexa Pod can handle a low B.

 

[Greenman72]

@agedhorse
Wanna chime in?

 

[Steve Dallman]

I gig with an Ampeg PF-800. However I own a Rumble 25, Rumble 100 and a Rumble 800HD.

I do weekly coffeehouse gigs with the Rumble 100 V3. I have no problems with the Low B on any of the many 5 strings I use. I also have no problems with volume or filling the room. There are two guitar players, electronic drums and a trumpet player. I don’t go into the board.

I have run an Ampeg SGT-DI into the effects return of the Rumble 100, and had a slightly better low B, but not enough that anyone but me would notice. I usually just run straight into the Rumble, for simplicity sake.

I have replaced the speaker, but had no trouble with the stock speaker. I’ve also added a tweeter and attenuator. I had a couple Neo Carvin 12’s laying around, and the Carvin is lighter and more efficient than the stock Eminence.