philippe sudry Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hello everybody. I'm in the bass trip since 6 months and I'm thinking to upgrade from my laptop and little monitors to a very good combo (somewhat cheaper than head + cab). I'm playing an old Yamaha pulsar PB 400, Thomastik flatwounds and obviously I like deep, round and mellow tones. I picked up three models : Fender rumble 100 v3 (which sems to be the one-to-go), Tech21 VT 200 and Tecamp puma 112. Can you help me to make a decision ? Thanks a lot, cheers from Brittany ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hi Philippe, To help us in giving you sensible recommendations could you let us know: Are you using the combo for home use only or with a band? Do you have a particular budget cap in mind e.g. the Tecamp 112 (now replaced by the Eich 112) is a lot more expensive than the Fender Rumble 100? Are you happy to buy used? If so, your budget will stretch a lot further (although you will likely need to persuade the seller to courier overseas, if you are buying from the UK)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I love a bit of Tech21, great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philippe sudry Posted April 5, 2019 Author Share Posted April 5, 2019 Thanks for your quick answers ! I will use the combo at home (for practice, or rehearsals in a traditional music band). If the budget could remain under 500 euros it will be great. Of course used gear in good shape would be welcome, but I am aware that delivery is a very big issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 VT is a great head to get some overdriven tones out as well as clean. Tech21 have been killing it for years, quality made stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Tecamp is by far the best on your list IMO. Build quality is top notch and the Puma amp is a beaut. It will also take an extension cab where the Rumble won't. I don't know about the VT200 but I'd imagine it would be hard to shift if you wanted to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, philippe sudry said: Thanks for your quick answers ! I will use the combo at home (for practice, or rehearsals in a traditional music band). If the budget could remain under 500 euros it will be great. Of course used gear in good shape would be welcome, but I am aware that delivery is a very big issue... Well I would suggest getting the best piece of kit that your budget allows https://www.thomann.de/gb/solid_state_bass_combos.html?sid=e98cb9023f3a4f81f116535bcb64b3f1 My suggestions would be as follows: Ampeg BA-210 V2 Tech 21 VT Bass 200 Fender Rumble 200 (not 100) And one budget one, which is very good value: TC BG250 2x10 The Eich BC112 (Tecamp no longer being made) is Euros 985, so would not fit your budget. Edited April 5, 2019 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Not sure why the VT would be hard to shift? It’s a fairly recent model and I am pretty sure it’s extendable. Tecamp is also good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubster Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Deep round tones would point more towards a 15” speaker. Al Krow suggested the Rumble 200. Secondhand is the way to go and if you can stretch your budget - 2 Markbass models would IMO (à mon avis) be great - 121p and the 102p. One thing I don’t think you mentioned is weight; is that important for you? If you are young and strong and don’t care about how heavy or big your combo is; you have many more choices. The Markbass models are both light. Of the ones on your list - the Fender and Eich are opposite ends of the tonal spectrum. Lots of Trace Elliot 15” combos on the used market. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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