Bass amp for gigging

[newbass1000]

I've just come into possession of about £300, and i'm needing something to gig with, playing roughly 2 gigs a week of varying venue size
A band I saw recently used a trace elliot bass amp which gave off a brilliant sound, just a quick inquiry what would be a worthy investment, Can probably buy off here if needs be in the next couple of weeks.

Cheers.

[Oopsdabassist]

Trace stuff, most people here say nice things about the sound....but HATE the weight, they are like lugging a small country around..apparently!

[chrismuzz]

If you liked the sound of Trace Elliot it's a good place to start

My first amp was a Laney 2x10 combo which was awesome but for metal gigs needed an extension cabinet... Ashdown stuff is nice too, and cheap second hand!

Have a nose around the for sale section on here, basschatters seem incapable of not offering the best deals out there!

[Kiss-My-Bass]

Have a gander at the HARTKE range of amps, can usually find a 300 watt amp at around £100 at online auction sites -OK, they don't out Ampeg an SVT, but the ones I have had have been reliable workhorses and repectably loud.

[Lozz196]

Brands I`d look at in that range are:

Trace, Hartke, Peavey, Ashdown. All good brands, £300 should get you a giggable set-up.

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1324894851' post='1478262']
Brands I`d look at in that range are:

Trace, Hartke, Peavey, Ashdown. All good brands, £300 should get you a giggable set-up.
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+1 !

I'd also throw Laney into the mix like chrismuzz! Shop around, try what you can and see what you like!

[pete.young]

And Yamaha - a BBT500 and 4x10 just sold for £300 in the for sale section.

[warwickhunt]

Hartke LH500 or virtually any of the Peavey stuff (the old amps are bombproof and can be had for peanuts).

[JTUK]

For £300, best bang for buck, IMO, is TE, second-hand... IF you don't mind the weight.

As it is older stuff... most TE rigs have done a zillion gigs...
I think it would be better spec'd, prob better made...last the course, do the job and weigh a ton...
but you can't have it all....

[newbass1000]

I appreciate the feedback, I found a laney rb9 ( head and cab ) in a shop today for 250, although I could probably haggle him down more, worthy investment?
Or am I better off waiting for something better?

[AttitudeCastle]

[quote name='newbass1000' timestamp='1324926862' post='1478564']
I appreciate the feedback, I found a laney rb9 ( head and cab ) in a shop today for 250, although I could probably haggle him down more, worthy investment?
Or am I better off waiting for something better?
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Have you tried it?

I really rate the Laney RB stuff but horses for courses!

[la bam]

If youre lucky, you may pick up a Line6 Lowdown 300 combo.

Amp modeller
Effects
Tuner
and loud too,

well built and a great allrounder.

[Kirky]

I have a Gallien Kruger 700RB 115 combo that is great for gigging which you could have for £225. You're welcome to come and try it if you're anywhere hear Harrogate.

Edited December 27, 2011 by Kirky

[Oopsdabassist]

Used to gig a Laney RB6 regular, with a 4x10 extension (which I still have) good enough for most pubs! Sound was a bit woolley but not too bad at all, I think I just spoiled myself when I went to Eden!

[garry warrington]

new to basschat, been playing and gigging for 25 years
gk 400rb- very loud 200watts great mids-u can pick a head up for 150 ish, i used it with a ashdown 410 4 ohm which i sold for 150. this was a good rig for all styles very funky- i used it doing pubs with hendrix covers playing with a loud guitarist with a carvin valve amp

[Lozz196]

[quote name='newbass1000' timestamp='1324926862' post='1478564']
I appreciate the feedback, I found a laney rb9 ( head and cab ) in a shop today for 250, although I could probably haggle him down more, worthy investment?
Or am I better off waiting for something better?
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What cab is it? If it`s a 410, then that should be fine for band use. I had a Laney 115 combo, think was 300 watts, and it just wasn`t enough in a (heavy rock) band situation. You could hear it, but there was no size/depth to the sound. But then, a single 15 competing against two Marshall 412s was always going to be a battle.

[evilLordJuju]

I have an ampeg B200R that I use for small to medium gigs - or ones where space is limited.

Probably 6-7 years old now. I bought it about 3 years ago, for approx £200 used

I did a lot of research before getting it, and i'm completely happy.

15" cone, and pretty loud, but it also has a line out if you need it.

Sounds great, looks great too (vintage blue ampge tolex). Mine has been 100% reliable so far.