barry021574 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I'm looking for a reasonably lightweight amp and cab (or combo) that will work well with a Fender Precision. Gigs will be mainly pubs, with a few larger venues for functions. My budget is £500 max. Any suggestions gratefully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Difficult on that budget, tbh... but I'd look at an Ashfdown combo... pref 210 and their 15's aren't that great, IMO..and then add antoher 210 to get something close to a 500 ext combo rig.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 If you can scrape together another 50 quid, This would be ideal. You may of course get them cheaper 2nd hand. http://www.gak.co.uk/en/mark-bass-mini-combo-cmd-121-p/4276?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9JuuBRC2xPG59dbzkpIBEiQAzv4-GxoElMF_fQsR3fLzldkJuQ6p7FUSg6w21h8nHSQzy1caAuNh8P8HAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1439143395' post='2840375'] If you can scrape together another 50 quid, This would be ideal. You may of course get them cheaper 2nd hand. http://www.gak.co.uk/en/mark-bass-mini-combo-cmd-121-p/4276?gclid=Cj0KEQjw9JuuBRC2xPG59dbzkpIBEiQAzv4-GxoElMF_fQsR3fLzldkJuQ6p7FUSg6w21h8nHSQzy1caAuNh8P8HAQ [/quote] Yup, the 121p is where it's at for me - absolutely great little combo and you can always add the NY121 extension later if you feel the need. It's plenty loud enough on its own, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 I would think that the Fender Rumble 500 v3 would fit the bill. It is certainly within your price band new. I had 10 mins on the 200 version and was pretty impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry021574 Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Thanks for the ideas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Best amp for a 'P'bass? Anything. Literally anything. P basses just slice through a band mix with plenty of 'oomph' to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 [quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1439151799' post='2840451'] I would think that the Fender Rumble 500 v3 would fit the bill. It is certainly within your price band new. I had 10 mins on the 200 version and was pretty impressed. [/quote] Massive +1 on this. I've got the 500 and 115 extension cab, and a 40 for home use. Superb amps/cabs, and with the vintage tone selected, these bad boys are just built for Precisions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzjames Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Those new rumble combos do sound very nice indeed. Seems to me like one of those would do a good job for you. Not to heavy either which is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry021574 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 Thanks everyone. I'm going to try out one if the new Rumble combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Is the amp and cab going to be the main sound source the audience hear? Or do you DI to the desk often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry021574 Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 This amp/cab will be the source of bass.. We don't DI for normal-sized pub gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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