Delberthot Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I use a Meridian guitar combo that I got for £65 8 years ago so as not to upset the neighbours, plus it has aux in and headphone out. But then, I wouldn't dream of spending that much on something just for practice Quote
thumperbob 2002 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Just get a BassPod XT Live and use it through your hi-fi or headphones. Get the sound of an SVT with an 8 x 10 at low volume. Or sound like any amp. I have one- hours and hours of fun programming it- loads of great tones and effects. £100. Spend the rest on another bass!! Or a holiday. Quote
bremen Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1350893149' post='1844631'] Just get a BassPod XT Live and use it through your hi-fi or headphones. Get the sound of an SVT with an 8 x 10 at low volume. Or sound like any amp. I have one- hours and hours of fun programming it- loads of great tones and effects. £100. Spend the rest on another bass!! Or a holiday. [/quote] http://basschat.co.uk/topic/36941-line-6-bass-pod-pro-xt/page__p__379998__hl__pod__fromsearch__1#entry379998 When you grow tired of playing on your own all you need to do is add a power amp and the appropriate Barefaced cab and you're away. Enjoy the holiday! Quote
zero9 Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) If you do want to spend that kind of money on amps and cabs for home use, I would consider something 'modular'. Get a combo (for instance a Phil Jones Suitcase), to which you could add an extension cab later (say a Phil Jones Piranha 4B - you probably gather I like PJB gear ), which would then make it suitable for gigging later. People will always give you 'their' opinion in terms of what 'they' would do (I've just done it). At the end of the day it's your cash and you takes your choice . Edited October 22, 2012 by zero9 Quote
Conan Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Everyone seems to be assuming that the "bedroom use" will eventually develop into a need or desire to gig. Maybe that is not the case for every player? If the OP has a fat wallet and it is burning a hole on his pocket - fair play to him! At the end of the day, a grand is a hell of a lot to spend on a practice amp, but compared to the price of a new kitchen, car or even house it is peanuts! Push the boat out! Get this [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/189279-bergantino-ip112er-ht112er-bass-setup/page__p__1840036__hl__bergantino__fromsearch__1#entry1840036"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1840036[/url] Edited October 22, 2012 by Conan Quote
molan Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='RichF' timestamp='1350749234' post='1843045'] Blow a guy's fantasies why dont you! [/quote] It's ok, I've had the 'baronial tower' fantasy a few times but unfortunately all my spare cash has gone on guitars, amps, cars and bikes Quote
Phil Starr Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 This is either a wind up or you are seriously richer than the rest of us. If I had £1500 to spend on gear for home use most of it would go on a bass which would give me much more pleasure to own than a nice amp. I use a Hartke kickback 10 which cost me £125 and sounds great in a small room. That leaves £1375 towards the dream bass. If you already have a bass fund (£5,000?) then my dream amp would be the AER Amp One which is small, heavy and sounds like a dream. It will also do gigs if you change your mind. About £1,000. Wish I had your problems. Quote
pete bigmatch Posted October 23, 2012 Author Posted October 23, 2012 Thanks for the comments , all are welcomed and each of you have a valid point. Just to make it a little clearer, I have been playing on and off for a few years and had a few different amps but now would like something a little more special. In house i have an Ashdown perfect ten mini stack and a line 6 bass pod xt live floor pedal. I have a summer house at the bottom of the garden (16 foot x 12 foot ) which is where I intend to be playing/practicing . Hope this helps a little Please keep the comments coming Quote
xgsjx Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 In that case, simple... Markbass 2x10 combo. Quote
afterimage Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 It would have to all Valve tone tone would be my requirement Quote
Conan Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='pete bigmatch' timestamp='1351016399' post='1846301']I have a summer house at the bottom of the garden (16 foot x 12 foot ) which is where I intend to be playing/practicing . [/quote] Maybe some of that budget should go towards soundproofing? Unless you have no neighbours of course... Quote
lojo Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Home use? That's a lot of budget unless you have no neighbours with 1/2 mile My bass sounds awesome through my stereo system , B&W speakers, I've no need to even use an amp Quote
Thurbs Posted November 3, 2012 Posted November 3, 2012 I would blow the lot on this: http://www.dv247.com/guitars/ashdown-lb-30-drophead-15h-valve-bass-amp-combo--82375 Or if you are not too fussed about the drop headness then this would (and nearly is) what I would get: http://www.dv247.com/guitars/ashdown-lb-30h-valve-bass-amplifier-head--73653 With http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_vs212200.htm and or http://www.thomann.de/gb/ashdown_vs115200.htm I am on the lookout for a LB212, same cab just lighter speakers. Quote
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