lancer Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I went into my local music store today to have a play of some budget 5 strings. I have to say this is not the first time I’ve considered the 5 route. My problem is, when I’ve tried budget 5 strings before the b string in the shop has always sounded lower in volume in comparison to the other strings. Now, when I go to my local shop I’m kind of at the mercy as to what amp they plug it into. Today, I tried 3 sub rays, a squier jazz and a Ibanez but they were plugged in an EBS 500w 2x10 combo. I have to say I just couldn’t believe how great these basses sounded, with the b only slightly week on the Squier. The rays sounded fantastic. I can’t possibly have a 500w 2x10 EBS in my house. My question is what kind of amp for home use, ie wattage and driver size would be good to replicate a good b string sound. My budget will be around £200-£300 for an amp? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (edited) I have a 500W 4x10 in my house! You can always just stick with one gigging amp and simply turn it down at him e. I would only look at a separate practice amp if you didn’t have room for it and were going to keep your large amp in storage, or if your main amp had a really noisy fan that could not be tamed, or, you just fancy another amp of course! Just don’t be scared off thinking you can’t use a big rig at home. Do you have another amp already? Do you gig or rehearse that might need a powerful amp? If just wanting something for home use, or low volume practice, I would look at a Markbass 801 or PJB Cub / Double Four at exotic end, or a Roland Cube, Fender Rumble or Line6 Studio 110 at the more affordable end. But there are tons of options in that price range! Edited October 5, 2017 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hi, no I only have a practice amp for my 4 string so I’m looking to upgrade really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 If you have a weak B string it might just need the pickup raising, or lowering the pickups on the G string side. If the instrument is set up properly then you should be able to use any amp at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Headphones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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