ReeV0 Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Heya, I currently have quite a big rig; Genz Benz STL 9.0 amp, 2x410 cabs. I'm gonna be going off to uni in a week and obviously I can't take my rig cos it's massive, so I'm in the market for a small portable amp. I used to own a Stagg BA-20 amp, which is around the size I'm after now, but I sold it because it was never any good for my playing style which mostly consists of aggressive slap. The amp couldn't handle it and used to cut out, like it had a built-in compressor. Maybe it just had a weak preamp... Anyways, not really looking to spend much, just a cheap thing will do. So long as it sounds alright. Recommendations and advice welcome, and greatly appreciated! Cheers Quote
Merton Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 The GB amp isn't exactly big, just get a small 1x10 or 1x12 cab to take with you as well as that Quote
ReeV0 Posted September 16, 2011 Author Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Merton' post='1376049' date='Sep 16 2011, 10:05 PM']The GB amp isn't exactly big, just get a small 1x10 or 1x12 cab to take with you as well as that [/quote] Oh yeah, don't know why I didn't think of that! But the amp's 500W, so wouldn't I run the risk of blowing the cab? I had a quick look on GAK, couldn't see any small cabs for sale. Also went on the Bass Centre but they don't seem to be selling amps anymore? Edited September 16, 2011 by jjl5590 Quote
Merton Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 [quote name='jjl5590' post='1376054' date='Sep 16 2011, 11:10 PM']Oh yeah, don't know why I didn't think of that! But the amp's 500W, so wouldn't I run the risk of blowing the cab?[/quote] Just be sensible with the volume... If it sounds bad turn down [quote]I had a quick look on GAK, couldn't see any small cabs for sale. Also went on the Bass Centre but they don't seem to be selling amps anymore?[/quote] Bass Centre seems to have gone a bit... odd. For a little uni practice cab I'd be tempted by the Eden ENX110 or 112. Only around £200 new and would do the job without shelling out loads. Quote
lemmywinks Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 The Promethean extension cab looks good too. You can always check the FS section here, although small cabs aren't too common. Plenty of ideas here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=129174"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=129174[/url] In terms of small inexpensive combos i like the little Hartke A series - compact, loud and have a handy tilt back design. A lot of people use and like the Roland Cubes or the little Line6 110 combos too. Quote
LukeFRC Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 small, light cab... if i didn't get such a good deal on my tecamp m210 i would have gone for barefaced. - not heard one but the man looks like he knows what he's engineering Quote
lemmywinks Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 Have a look at this, going really cheap and pretty new too. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=154741&st=0&#entry1370360"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;#entry1370360[/url] Quote
charic Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 Line6 110 or just get yourself a pod Quote
ReeV0 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Posted September 17, 2011 Thanks for all the advice guys but I really wasn't looking to spend a lot, considering my old Stagg amp cost me £65, I figured just a small 8" speaker should only cost around £30-40? I can't really spend more than £50 Quote
lemmywinks Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 I'm not aware of a single 8" bass cab, if there is a manufacturer making one that could handle low end at reasonable volume it'd cost a lot more than £30-£40, otherwise we'd all be using them! At that budget you'll be struggling to improve on the Stagg if you want something small. Might be worth setting up a local eBay search in the hope of picking up an old Peavey 2x10 or similar. Quote
s1ater Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 I've taken my shuttle 6 and a 112 cab to uni.. It fits nicely on my mini fridge Quote
Colledge Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 keep an aye out on the bay for pa cabs. you can pick up little 10" pa cabs for next to nothing, not pretty though. plus the more hi-fi sound of a pa cab lends its self well to slappin da bass. Quote
ReeV0 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Posted September 18, 2011 Hmm, idealy I'd wanna get a GK 112 or something like that, but they are just too expensive for a little practice amp. I had a look on ebay, there are a few PA speakers being sold but they arn't in very good condition. Theres also a Stagg BA-40 amp, 40 watts at around 50 quid, that might be my best bet. Hopefully it will be better than the BA-20 I had before... Quote
charic Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 2nd hand on here you might be able to pick summat up? Quote
uncle psychosis Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Get something like a Korg Pandora Mini or a Vox Amplug. Or a DI box and a small mixer. Your neighbours/housemates will thank you for it, and when you're living in a tiny boxroom you'll appreciate the space! Quote
ReeV0 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) I've been doing a bit more research and found an Orange amp, which looks promising. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Orange-Crush-PiX-CR25BX-Guitar-Amplifier-Combo-Black-/190567656926?pt=UK_AudioElectronicsVideo_Video_TelevisionSetTopBoxes&hash=item2c5eb7adde"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c5eb7adde[/url] It's a bit more expensive, but it's 25W instead of 40W which is what the Stagg is. Has anyone used the amp? Or, would this PA speaker be a better option? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Gemini-GSM-1250-12-100w-PA-Speaker-GSM1250-SINGLE-/170614816586?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item27b96f7f4a Edited September 19, 2011 by jjl5590 Quote
EdwardHimself Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 This was my little amp whilst at the first year of uni last year: Seriously though, I reccomend you just get yourself a DI box or just something you can plug into the computer so you can listen to it on headphones, like the guitar rig controller you can see on the floor there. Quote
ReeV0 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 That Markbass looks pretty awesome but wayyyy too expensive for me. I've got a Zoom B2 so i could play through headphones, but half the fun is jamming with people Quote
jackers Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 is that my old p bass i spy there alex? OT: I have one of the roland micro cubes for practicing, it's amazing, but even used may be more than you wanna spend. failing that I would say search for a cheap 110. (it will be over 50 quid though), or play through headphones Quote
ReeV0 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks for all the replys and help, in the end I went with my gut and bought a Stagg 40W amp Quote
Evil Undead Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Sorry if this has been suggested before, but what about an Ashdown EB combo? 180W would be plenty for uni and small gigs. Quote
Evil Undead Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Ooops I didn't see you already bought one. Just ignore me! Quote
Bankai Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 [quote name='jackers' timestamp='1316533653' post='1379327'] is that my old p bass i spy there alex? [/quote] Certainly is! It went in for a full service and cleanup, and it's very fun I wouldn't sell it unless it was my only option to get money for something I needed! Quote
.jpg.518c69c2d9e1581799f3c11301dc2da5.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.