Norris Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 As the title says, I'm looking for a cheap (< £100) practice amp, compact in size, preferably with headphone socket, that won't start farting as soon as it sees a bass signal. I'm buying my lad his first bass for his birthday and want something he can play through and make a half reasonable sound. He will probably be taking it into university halls so needs to be small and not too loud All suggestions are welcome, although in current BC style I might just start an argument for fun (joke!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I think my Roland Bass Cube is excellent. Great range of sounds and effects and some backing beats in various styles to play along to. It would bust your £100 budget but you may pick one up second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) I'd go for something like this.. [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Hartke-HD25-Bass-Combo-Amp/XDA?origin=product-ads&utm_campaign=PLA+Shop+-+Hartke&utm_medium=vertical_search&network=google&adgroup=All+Products.+Hartke&merchant_id=1279443&product_id=43246d1&product_country=GB&product_partition_id=24267710654&gclid=CjwKEAjwqJ67BRCzzJ7Hy-LYlFYSJABwp9PGEdo-IkqSwp8UG-NNUYbso2rUh_C7Tgjyf60bTXOWkhoC_kzw_wcB"]http://www.gear4musi...XOWkhoC_kzw_wcB[/url] or http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Ampeg-BA-108-Bass-Combo-Amp-V2/ZSS Edited June 20, 2016 by LewisK1975 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Roland Bass Cubes are great. If you want really cheap a Line 6 LD15 is a good little amp with mp3, headphone sockets and loads of onboard effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 (edited) This : [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roland-cube-30-bass-amplifier-/272278092051?hash=item3f6509f913:g:E5gAAOSwjXRXZR0M"]http://www.ebay.co.u...5gAAOSwjXRXZR0M[/url] I've got one. It's a great piece of kit. It'll also take input from an MP3 player. It's about an hours drive from you too Ohh.... and another one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Roland-Cube-CB60XL-Bass-Guitar-Amp-Combo-cb-60xl-/201605829933?hash=item2ef0a4d52d:g:XNgAAOSwepJXY~sv Edited June 20, 2016 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 [quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1466434321' post='3075772'] If you want really cheap a Line 6 LD15 is a good little amp with mp3, headphone sockets and loads of onboard effects. [/quote] Yep, great little amps. I also really like the Fender Rumbles, they have a surprising amount of low-end to them, so much so I find I back off from it quite a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I've got a GK Backline 110 which produces 70w and has built in distortion - great little amp - used to take it to a mate's to jam with, plenty loud enough but a one hand lift. I've seen them sell for well under £100 which is tantamount to shoplifting. The 15" version here for £80: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GALLIEN-KRUEGER-BACKLINE-115-BASS-COMBO-/262481985599?hash=item3d1d25403f:g:yaYAAOSwMNxXXnOj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the suggestions folks. The Ampeg BA-108 gets some cracking reviews and has aux input & headphone socket too. It's also well within budget at £90 from GAK. Top of the list atm Edit to say it also has a level control for the aux input AND an effects send/return loop Edited June 21, 2016 by Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 What a great little amp! Straight out of the box, plug in a bass and lovely sounds. Give it some welly and it's surprisingly loud, no rattles or farts. It's solidly built and can be used as a wedge. It would be ideal for jams and acoustic nights. Highly recommended if you're looking for a practice amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskit_case Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/bass/blackstar-fly-3-bass-637932 Blackstar Fly 3 Bass £50 Edited July 6, 2016 by basskit_case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Find a used Line 6 lowdown 110. Well within budget (sold one for less than £50 on eBay recently) and make a decent noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blank20 Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Check theese two https://gb.muzyczny.pl/162206_Vox-VX1-electric-guitar-combo.html http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MG15CFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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