Count Bassy Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I'm off for a holiday in France in a month or so, going on the train and stopping in a flat. Thought I'd take a bass with me and a small combo (so I can play along with my good lady on Saxophone). Don't need anything very powerful, but something that sounds OK. Basic tone controls will suffice. Anyone got any suggestions as to what might suit, bearing in mind that I'll also have a bag of clothes & stuff (and a bass) to carry. Cheap is also good! Thanks in advance for any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) The Roland Bass Micro Cube is what I took one holiday and they often come up in the classifieds for around £130. You can use a battery as well as mains so if you are camping..... Edited September 14, 2017 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1505429997' post='3371936'] The Roland Bass Micro Cube is what I took one holiday and they often come up in the classifieds for around £130. You can use a battery as well as mains so if you are camping..... [/quote] A guy I play with in an ensemble uses a pair of these, they sound excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 If you live remotely near me (St Albans area) I can give you a European plug kettle lead for whatever amp you get. Never used it and unlikely to, despite how many gigs our Polish guitarist says he can book for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 That, or the Roland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 would the blackstar micro amps be too quiet, could put them in your bag probabaly? https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/blackstar-fly-3-bass-stereo-pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I`ve a Fender Rumble 15 that isn`t being used at present, happy to let it go for £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 AER Amp One? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I can only imagine how cross I would be turning up at my holiday let flat only to find the couple in the flat next door are playing bass and saxophone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1505470589' post='3372122'] I can only imagine how cross I would be turning up at my holiday let flat only to find the couple in the flat next door are playing bass and saxophone. [/quote] Calling it a flat was probably doing it a dis-service. It's actually more of a house, effectivley detached on one side, and about 400 years old with solid stone walls. If it was a modern holiday type flat then I'd totally agree with you. MInd you - I can understand people objecting to the saxophone, but surely not the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Mmmm AER Amp one : Looks a brilliant bit of key, but still a bit big and heavy. Tempting at a mere £1400 though! - I might go for two! . Ashdown 8 x ?? : looks good - could probably pack all my clothes, bass and probaly my wife inside that. Fender Rumble 15 : Good price but still a bit big & heavy. Micro Cube : Getting more like it size wise (probably just on the limit), Lots of features, (possibly too many). Blackstar Fly 3 : Very cheap and [b]tiny[/b], but not convinced how it would sound. Very basic controls. Possibly gone too far down the small route?. Does anyone have any experience of these?? Still open to further suggestions Edited September 15, 2017 by Count Bassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Check on ebay for a cheap combo, use it then sell it to a local shop/bar when you're ready to leave? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rocket-B20-Bass-Guitar-Combo-/122686460436?hash=item1c90aed214:g:Pq4AAOSwJb5ZtBnO http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hiwatt-MaxWatt-Hurricane-Bass-Practice-AMP-combo-/222640690024?hash=item33d66b5368:g:AZQAAOSwLaZZtVKS http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PEAVEY-BASS-COMBO-20-WATTS-COMPACT-LITE-PERFECT-FOR-SMALL-GIGS-HOME-PRACTICE-/292219450932?hash=item4409a2f634:g:KOsAAOSwM~NZlyNQ http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Laney-Linebacker-30-reverb-combo-lead-bass-amp-all-British-made-VGC-/142503582634?hash=item212de01baa:g:beoAAOSwIjJZPIN9 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-MAX-126-Bass-Guitar-Combo-Amplifier-MINT-PRICED-TO-SELL-Studio-Amp-/132318550322?hash=item1ececcd932:g:dRIAAOSwPe9Zrf6v http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-Engineering-Tour-Bus-10-10W-Bass-Amp-Combo-with-1-x-6-5-Driver-/132325591128?hash=item1ecf384858:g:lo8AAOSwJJRZtqJt Edited September 15, 2017 by TheGreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Ampeg ba series - small and powerful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1505483104' post='3372282'] Check on ebay for a cheap combo, use it then sell it to a local shop/bar when you're ready to leave? [/quote] It might actually end up bieng left in the flat/house as it belongs to a family member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Last time I went away to a holiday let the neighbours came knocking on the door at 4am. Luckily I was still up playing my trumpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Phil Jones Cub / Double Four? Edited September 15, 2017 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Another vote for the cube, I used one for exactly this over the summer. Sound was ok (not great though) and good for the size. It lasted hours and hours on rechargeable AAs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 [quote name='ambient' timestamp='1505489653' post='3372350'] Last time I went away to a holiday let the neighbours came knocking on the door at 4am. Luckily I was still up playing my trumpet. [/quote] How inconsiderate of them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimmyc Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Got my Marshall combo on the for sale list right now. Cheap as chips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1505489964' post='3372355'] Phil Jones Cub / Double Four? [/quote] These are fabulous, far more than just practice amps too. [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1505491644' post='3372377'] How inconsiderate of them.... [/quote] [size=5][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Well if you want more 'heft', a Markbass Micromark 801 will keep up no probs, but comes in at around £300 new and £230 used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I was tempted with the pjb double four but I wasn't convinced the battery solution was very neat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ped' timestamp='1505558467' post='3372799'] I was tempted with the pjb double four but I wasn't convinced the battery solution was very neat? [/quote] Battery solution is a doddle, just sorted all this myself. £50 laptop battery, small and even looks quite smart. Can max out the amp for 2/3hrs easy. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30-000mAh-External-Battery-LAPTOP-POWER-BANK-Backup-Pack-Phone-Laptops-Tablet/122477559464?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Double4 not cheap but it's a fantastic piece of kit. Edited September 16, 2017 by Drax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 [quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1505484944' post='3372308'] It might actually end up bieng left in the flat/house as it belongs to a family member. [/quote] Buy a small amp and have it delivered there direct? Then you don't have to carry it around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 [quote name='Drax' timestamp='1505560300' post='3372818'] Battery solution is a doddle, just sorted all this myself. £50 laptop battery, small and even looks quite smart. Can max out the amp for 2/3hrs easy. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30-000mAh-External-Battery-LAPTOP-POWER-BANK-Backup-Pack-Phone-Laptops-Tablet/122477559464?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 Double4 not cheap but it's a fantastic piece of kit. [/quote] Thanks. Worth considering perhaps but I was surprised that there wasn't a built in battery, something a bit neater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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