markdavid Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hi As per the title I need a suggestion for a small combo for home use, I will be using it probably 60% of the time through headphones and the remainder at very low volumes, the problem I have found is that most if not all of the practice amps I have tried have had a very honky midrange prominent sound with little to no bass. I am after an amp that I can use for home use at low volume with a resonably warm tone, doesn't have to have wall shaking bass (after all it is for home use) but should be capable of delivering a relatively warm tone, I have considered a 50w combo but i think this may be overkill for the application, I am looking at the Roland cube 20xl as a possible contender , thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 A lot of people like those Fender Rumble's for warm tones, though I'm afraid I've never used one. Another I've not tried but would be more inclined to go for is one of those little Hotone amps & a small 1x10 cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macker5 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I have an EBS Session 30 Combo which fits the bill perfectly. Great quality, small, portable and that EBS warm tone. Has a headphone socket too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thanks for the replies i will have to have a look at the ebs amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Was impressed with the Ashdown Tourbus 15 when I tried it. Saving for a Yamaha THR10 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'd suggest a Barefaced One10 and a separate amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I have a THR10. Superb bit of kit but a tad pricey. Another option is a Roland Basscube 30 - these are also excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1443044094' post='2871859'] I'd suggest a Barefaced One10 and a separate amp. [/quote] I'm loving mine. But the Roland Bass Cube 30 is still a stunning little amp. I'll never sell mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Fender Rumbles are great. The 100 may be a bit large for home use but able to cope with rehearsals too. The 40 and 75 are really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Have been giving this some thought and I am thinking that being as I will (for quite a while) be playing most of the time through headphones and with very limited space maybe something like a behringer v amp or some other similar item with an input and a line in may be a better idea Edited September 24, 2015 by markdavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 If you have an iphone then just get the free Amplitube and pay for the Ampeg B-15 model. Sounds great with headphone. Amplitude will also let you play along to your iTunes library on the phone. I use mine all the time for playing along / learning stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Another vote for the Roland Bass Cube 30 here, cracking bit of kit. However it looks like the Vox Amplug might satisfy your needs if you are going headphones only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I've heard that the battery operated headphone amps don't have a very log battery life. Do they do mains versions? Sounds like a better idea for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 My vote would bea genz benz Shuttle 3.0-10T. I used to have one, and missed it ever since. For a 110 it packs a hell of a lot of punch. And you can disconnect the head to power somthing larger. Discontinued now, but you can find then 2nd hand. If you get one and don't like it, I'll take it off you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1443087256' post='2872039'] I've heard that the battery operated headphone amps don't have a very log battery life. Do they do mains versions? Sounds like a better idea for you. [/quote] They tend to be rechargeable. The Phil Jones has a good rep. I get a couple of hours out my iphone and longer out of an ipad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 For home use, learning stuff, general quiet practise I use a Line 6 LD15. Input for MP3, Computer or whatever you like and headphones socket. Huge range of sounds available (as with all Line 6 stuff), range of effects and seriously cheap too. Only thing it doesn't have is an onboard tuner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Also , can I buy an amp head and just use it with headphones? (Assuming it has a headphone socket) If i can do that then it means I have the tone options that i would gety with a combo through headphones but without the size taken up by the speaker Edited September 24, 2015 by markdavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1443102307' post='2872229'] Also , can I buy an amp head and just use it with headphones? (Assuming it has a headphone socket) If i can do that then it means I have the tone options that i would gety with a combo through headphones but without the size taken up by the speaker [/quote] Yep indeed you can, I do this with one of my Trace heads sometimes. A valve output stage requires a load connected - usually meaning a cab. So stick to a sold state design and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1443102307' post='2872229'] Also , can I buy an amp head and just use it with headphones? (Assuming it has a headphone socket) If i can do that then it means I have the tone options that i would gety with a combo through headphones but without the size taken up by the speaker [/quote] Many modern ones allow you to use them without a speaker - but some older amps still insist on a speaker being connected, even though it's not in use. So do check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 I ended up buying the fender rumble 25,i was after a small amp with a good sound and this fit the bill, the guy in the shop suggested it and i was sceptical at first due to it only being 25 watts but it has a suprisingly warm sound for a 25 watt amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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