JazzBassfreak Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) So I go travelling next weekend and I figured it's about time I got a new amp head or a good portable travel amp, I really want something between £200-£400 that has an Aux in too. I've been looking around and really not seen much that takes my fancy or much that I'd deem very easily portable. I was hoping for some suggestions and advice, help!? Edited March 23, 2014 by JazzBassfreak Quote
Len_derby Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 I've got a Roland Micro Cube RX for bass. I use it for home practice. Rehearsals with acoustic bands. Busking (can run on 6AA batteries). It's never going to move much air, but the useful features it has got are; An in-built tuner Several effects (chorus, octave, wah, flanger, delay, reverb. Aux in headphones/record out Metronome A 'drum machine' - which is several pre-set rhythm styles (e.g. rock, jazz, country, latin)and is quite good fun to use. Quote
Roland Rock Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 When I was travelling, I had an acoustic bass. Bulky, but light. No amp needed and loud enough to play along with an acoustic guitar. No electricity needed either, so good for busking/campfires etc. Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1395581460' post='2403866'] Gigging amp or practice amp or both? [/quote] More practice I guess Quote
discreet Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 Ampeg BA108 Combo... 25W, 12kg, mp3/CD input, 3-band EQ, headphone output plus a line out for PA so could conceivably be used for gigs. [size=4]Plus you get a bit of Ampeg mojo. You should be able to get one for around £100.[/size] Quote
discreet Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1395582630' post='2403881'] ...good for busking/campfires etc. [/quote] Is it that sort of travelling that the OP is doing..? Quote
Roland Rock Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1395585415' post='2403941'] Is it that sort of travelling that the OP is doing..? [/quote] In my world, that's the ONLY way to go travelling :-) Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 I was looking at the Micro CL by Ampeg but I can't judge how small/reliable they are.. Quote
discreet Posted March 23, 2014 Posted March 23, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1395586185' post='2403957'] I was looking at the Micro CL by Ampeg but I can't judge how small/reliable they are.. [/quote] Specs are [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/classic/microcl/"]here[/url]. As to reliability I've not owned one, so can't tell you. Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1395586407' post='2403962'] Specs are [url="http://www.ampeg.com/products/classic/microcl/"]here[/url]. As to reliability I've not owned one, so can't tell you. [/quote] The unbalanced line out puts me off slightly Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted March 23, 2014 Author Posted March 23, 2014 Does anyone reckon a zt lunchbox would be a good idea for bass? Quote
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