The Twickerman Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Hi folks, I'm looking for a practice amp (for my daughter to use). I have a Danelector Nifty Seventy - which is great, but no longer available to buy. I found this Hiwatt for £50 [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0080QK1V4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A378ZFZS53EIIT"]http://www.amazon.co...=A378ZFZS53EIIT[/url] The price is good - but reviews I have read are not complementary. Anyone got any recommendations (under £80)? Thanks, - Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I was looking at one of them when i was looking for a practice amp. Like you i don't see any reviews on them. I end up buying a Ampeg BA108 which is a decent small practice amp to use at home. I want recommend the BA110. Orange 25BX is pretty decent as well. Of course those are slightly higher then £80 but they are good amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 if you don't mind second hand stuff try Ebay, I picked up a Stagg CA-20B combo on Ebay for for just over a £10 and it's a nice sounding little combo to my ears and has been great for me a a born again beginner There is one on Ebay at the moment at the low price of 99p ! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stagg-ca20b-20w-bass-amp-/291060196356?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item43c48a2404"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stagg-ca20b-20w-bass-amp-/291060196356?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item43c48a2404[/url] John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I have an Ashdown Tourbus 10 available for sale (I haven't listed it in the for sale section - but in case the mods are looking I have paid my £20 for unlimited sales for a year! Surprisingly small and great for bedroom practice without disturbing anyone. For such a small cab it does kick it out and has good tone until you turn it up to full at which point it starts to lose its composure and becomes a little flatulent but I have only used it on about 3 occasions as I bought my Hartke A100 combo shortly afterwards. Also has bass/treble eq, phones out and MP3/Aux in. They retail at £69 - PM me an offer. I live near Watford so we could meet halfway if you are in Twickenham? *Edit - I have listed it now - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227773-fs-ashdown-tourbus-10-practice-amp-mint/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227773-fs-ashdown-tourbus-10-practice-amp-mint/[/url] Edited January 22, 2014 by Jonnyboy Rotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks all. Thanks Jonnyboy. I start work in Kings Langley at the start of Feb - so I am sure we could work out something, I'm still doing my research right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Rotten Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 No probs! Happy huntin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Line 6 LD15 is a nifty little amp. Loaded with all sorts of effects to get a taste of and with an input for Mp3 so you can play along to your ipod or whatever. Plenty loud enough for home practice but has a headphone socket too. Masses of sounds available which can be stored too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam87 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) My first amp was a 25w Marshall B25 combo bought back in 2000ish. I still have it and still use it today as my little practice amp or when I go to a friends pub for a small bass and guitar jam. Marshall are obviously one of the biggest amp manufacturers around and it is a well built little amp. They can be picked up for around £50 second hand. Has Bass, Mid, and Treble pots for adjustment, active and passive inputs and a headphone output. Not the bassiest of amps but its only small and I only have my 600w trace to compare it to but sounds sweet for its size. It is definitely worth a look on your local gumtree or ebay for one. Edited January 22, 2014 by adam87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam87 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Although I am out of the times, has been a while since I looked at bass equipment! The newer ones seem to be the Marshall MB15 and MB30. Either way, put one of those on your list too. [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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