Jayfaedoom Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 hi, i am looking at buying a Bass Head. I play bass in 2 bands. 1 band is a sludge band tuned to B and the other is tuned to c playing more Isis / Opeth style stuff a lot of this is clean with some chorus effects to add a nice ambient vibe. I was wondering what head people would recommend that would be good for both styles of band? I really am at a loss as to what to buy, i am on a tight budget though.... any advice? Quote
sk8 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 what is your budget? Helps to narrow down the choices Quote
Jayfaedoom Posted January 28, 2008 Author Posted January 28, 2008 oops sorry... erm........ really looking to spend no more than £300 i would def consider buying 2nd hand too Quote
Bassmouseman Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Ashdown MAG300 / 600. I've got a MAG600 and it's a great little amp for the money IMO. I tried quite a few amps around this price range when buying and this eventually won (even tho there is no compression on it). Quote
thedontcarebear Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 You might be able to pick up a used Ampeg B2RE for that, or pay £400 for a new one. Quote
alexclaber Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Peavey Firebass or similar. Loud, solid tone, unbreakable. Alex Quote
bassboy115 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 what about the peavey Tmax head and the ampeg 410hlf on here for just over £300 i think! Peavey give an awsome growl and there aint really a better rock amp than an ampeg! Quote
bassboy115 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Here - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8510"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=8510[/url] Quote
richy316 Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) +1 for Peavey. Im sure you can get a Peavey Tour for about £300 Here you go! just out of your price range brand new but look for a used one or the next one down in the range you'll be laughing. [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/71657"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/71657[/url] Here ya go even better! [url="http://www.jbsmusic.co.uk/view/2374/"]http://www.jbsmusic.co.uk/view/2374/[/url] Edited January 28, 2008 by richy316 Quote
rodl2005 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 what about EDEN Nemesis amps? They're good & what do they go 4 in the UK? Quote
bassboy115 Posted January 29, 2008 Posted January 29, 2008 theres also an Ampeg SVT3pro head on here now you could make an offer on! Quote
Jayfaedoom Posted January 31, 2008 Author Posted January 31, 2008 cool thanks for the replies, any adivce on the following heads? - Behringer Ultrabass BX4500H - Ashdown Mag300 H - Ashdown Mag600 H - Laney RB-9 - Warwick Profret 3.2 a wee list, just all new and in my budget. Quote
bassboy115 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 behringer NO NO NO!!! there are way better options than that! Ashdown Yes! On both it just depends on how much power you want as as far as im aware they both have the same features! I used to ahve an ashdown Mag300 combo and it was sweet! Only ever tried a laney once and it was alright though i still prefered my own Warwick are generally very good bt again never tried the profet. IMO Go for the ashdown! Quote
Musky Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 Got to agree with bassboy really, though the Ashdowns are a bit marmite - some people love 'em, others hate 'em. The Laneys I've tried (not any of the RBs) have been ok but don't seem to have any character of their own - nothing to really love or hate about them, just ok. There's a good deal on the profet 5.1 [url="http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/view_product.php?product=warprofet51basshead&gclid=CNqUnaKrgJECFQwwlAodJmv6-A"]here[/url] at the moment. Insane price - £208 including delivery (be quick - it's a January sale!). Quote
BassDad Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Checkout Steve - Soars hartke HA7000, more than enough b@lls for what you want me thinks. Great sound too! Plus a great price As Steve says at £225 its a steal [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11453"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11453[/url] Quote
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