cameltoe Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hi Guys, I've had the yearly 'what do you want for xmas' question, and given funds are tight at the moment and my response of 'A Bravewood!' didn't go down too well, I thought about what else could improve my bass playing life. Myself and Mrs Cameltoe are in the process of setting up a home office. It will only be a small space to the side of our living room, mainly so Mrs Cameltoe can work from home, but I am planning to keep a bass in there for noodling around to tracks I need to learn, and general playing around (trying to play slap... ). So...I could really do with a small practice amp to allow me to hear what I play! I need it to be aesthetically pleasing, so it won't offend Mrs Cameltoe in the office, and I may even want it to sit on one of the many shelves I am planning on putting up, so small and light will help! Of course, most of all, it has to sound good. Volume levels aren't so important, as it will mainly be used for solo practice, but I may need to take it to the occasional acoustic living room rehearsal (no drummer). I love the look of the Vox Pathfinder 10, and the Hi-watt B20, but have no experience of trying either. I see Ampeg also do a small practice amp as well, although this is a little more expensive and brick-like. Anyone fancy chiming in with recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) I have one of these for practice it is an awesome amp I tried tons of amps out but liked this one best [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ampeg-ba108-bass-combo/45196?gclid=CNvl8_Tj-7oCFfHKtAodHVkAzw"]http://www.gak.co.uk...CFfHKtAodHVkAzw[/url] http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5eTA3JflUnA Edited November 23, 2013 by Thunderbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I like my Fender Rumble 15. About £100 and I play my iPad through it at the same time as my Bass. Sounds good :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) I got one of these as a gift years and years ago and it's still going strong. Sounds good, can keep up with quiet practices where the drummer uses an electric kit and handles a low B respectfully. Other than the big Behringer logo it also looks pretty cool! http://www.gak.co.uk/en/behringer-thunderbird-bx108/925 Edited November 23, 2013 by M@23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 [quote name='Mr Fretbuzz' timestamp='1385239968' post='2286079'] I like my Fender Rumble 15. About £100 and I play my iPad through it at the same time as my Bass. Sounds good :-) [/quote] These are great amps, as is the Ampeg BA108. A Precision sounds sooooo nice through either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The new PJB Double Four is an amazing piece of kit. It's tiny, sounds huge, weighs nothing and has an aux in for MP3 and headphone out if you want to practice quietly. Needs to be positioned near a rear wall for maximum bass output and would certainly fit on a study shelf because of the low weight and narrow depth. They're around £350 but really impressive. I can't think of anything that really compares to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Line 6 LD15 is a good little practice amp. Plenty loud and jam packed with features. Has an input for MP3 player or whatever for you to play along with (through headphones if you like). Plenty of tones and effects on board and well under £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Does Mrs Cameltoe know what her Basschat name is..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 [quote name='cameltoe' timestamp='1385237939' post='2286053']I love the look of the Vox Pathfinder 10, [s]and the Hi-watt B20[/s], but have no experience of trying either. Volume levels aren't so important, as it will mainly be used for solo practice, but I may need to take it to the occasional acoustic living room rehearsal (no drummer). [/quote] Allow me to chime in; I have the Vox Pathfinder 10 & not only have I used it live once (!) & in the studio but my band rehearse around mine regularly with the drummer tapping along on a guitar case. Really nice fat decent old school tone & volume wise it holds out. Plus it looks the cats PJs so I now just leave it on show. I think I got mine Xmas 2010 and it was a solid investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1385295495' post='2286453'] The new PJB Double Four is an amazing piece of kit. It's tiny, sounds huge, weighs nothing and has an aux in for MP3 and headphone out if you want to practice quietly. Needs to be positioned near a rear wall for maximum bass output and would certainly fit on a study shelf because of the low weight and narrow depth. They're around £350 but really impressive. I can't think of anything that really compares to them [/quote] Cheers, but a wee bit out of my price range for what I'm looking for. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1385325193' post='2286984'] Does Mrs Cameltoe know what her Basschat name is..? [/quote] Hell no! [quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1385327044' post='2287017'] Allow me to chime in; I have the Vox Pathfinder 10 & not only have I used it live once (!) & in the studio but my band rehearse around mine regularly with the drummer tapping along on a guitar case. Really nice fat decent old school tone & volume wise it holds out. Plus it looks the cats PJs so I now just leave it on show. I think I got mine Xmas 2010 and it was a solid investment. [/quote] As far as I can see, this looks like a hell of a good price if it can do what I need it to! I think it's between this and the Ampeg, but the Ampeg is twice the price.... and doesn't look as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've got an Ashdown Tourbus 10 for sale on here? Good little amp, might tick all your boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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