AndyBass Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I've recently sold on my amp as it was too big for what I needed and am now looking for something compact (once my bass is in the car, theres not room for much else) but powerful enough for pub blues & bluegrass gigs, and that could maybe function as a bit of a monitor when I'm running through the pa on bigger afairs. Any recommendations or thoughts on what wattage would suffice? I play slap, arco and pizz so need something that gives a good sound across the range. Haha, did I mention the cheaper the better? Which puts Markbass and possibly Genz Benz out of my league (though I am quite keen on the 3.0 10t). Thanks for any suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) The Genz Benz 3.0 10T is a belter of a combo for double bass, but I believe they're discontinued now so you might have to move fast to find one. If Markbass and Genz Benz are out of your budget range it's worth keeping an eye on the for sale forum - there are bargains to be had if you're patient enough to wait for them. The Ibanez Promethean combos might be suitable for DB - 200W with a 1x10 is a good setup. Also worth considering is the TC Electronic 2x10 combo. I had one provided as backline at a festival once and was pleasantly suprised. Edited February 17, 2013 by TheRev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBass Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions! I'm kicking myself about the Genz Benz as there were three for sale on here or Gumtree early last week and now none! I'd thought about the Ibanez Promethean but didn't really know Ibanez even made amps so was a bit wary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I use a little Gallien-Krueger 1x12 combo. It's really compact, only just bigger than the speaker, but puts out 150 watts, so is good enough for a gig. Have to turn the treble way down though (working with piezo pickups). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bistokid Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Markbass do a range of options. I use a Littlemark 500 head with a 2x10 Traveller cab. Very light and fabulous sound. I also use a Fishman Pro Bass preamp which has a compressor and phase switch. Sorts out any feedback. It's a great combination but the Markbass gear is expensive. Worth every penny though. They can be found in the second-hand market. I play in lots of different situations like you and I find that this outfit covers just about everything. If that's too big they do some very small combos which deliver the goods. Sell your bike, your Hi-Fi or your kids. Edited February 20, 2013 by bistokid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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