bubinga5 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hey people, i need a little advice. I have been used to a smallish amp size...90--150w ...Im wanting to buy a head and cab, but am a little confused as to what power i need. I will hopefully soon be playing live so need something that can cope. I have roughly 500 (but would spend a little more). I wont be playing huge venues so nothing too big. Also if i got a decent size head could i go into the PA. Please explain. Me lost when it comes to serious bass amplification!!!?? Thanks girls/guys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) There is quite a bit on the [url="http://wiki.basschat.co.uk/"]wiki[/url] about amps/cabs/DI etc so maybe have a look there. You can only go into the PA if it is man enough - if you just have a vocal PA then dont put bass through it. Edited February 27, 2008 by bass_ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodl2005 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Depending on size of venues -gigs etc you'll be doing & type of music you play...... Solid state/hybrid amps I wouldn't get anything less than 350w-pref. 450+ w RMS & a cab with either 2 x 12"s or 4 x 10's or 2 cabs -2x10 & 1 x 15 Check out the thread re watts, impedance(ohms) If U R going for an ALL tube/valve amp(NOT a hybrid-which is a solid state amp with a tube pre amp) then 100w MAY be enough, tho 200w would probly be safer. That being said MY AMPEG 100w ALL tube V4BH into an efficient cab-with plenty of SPEAKER cone area -mines a 6x10") give volume enough for most gigs. if not it's DI'd into PA. So- Solid state- Get at least 350-450w- usually @ 4ohms. And a cab that will maximise that power - so a 4 ohms cab that'll handle 500w or 2 x 8 ohm cabs etc....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Whats your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='phatbass787' post='149042' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:47 PM']Whats your budget?[/quote] [quote name='bubinga5' post='147742' date='Feb 27 2008, 12:30 PM']I have roughly 500 (but would spend a little more).[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 You could buy a markbass little mark II as a bass head, they've got a great sound 500w output and are very light to carry. That wouldn't leave you with a lot to spend on a bass cab, but if you look in the ads here and on ebay you could get a decent cab without spending much money. It is useful to have a good DI output on your amp to connect to the PA. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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