HarryPotter Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'm basically after something that will let me widdle away to my hearts content in the bedroom (as long as the boss aint sleeping at the time ). Initial thoughts are some kind of practice amp - Roland Microbass RX thingy or maybe something similar - I don't want the strangulated fart you get from the normal 8" practice amps and to be fair they're probably too loud (its a small house). Another option is something like the Behringer V-Amp Pro through headphones - but to do this it needs to be fairly loud - I currently use a Zoom 607 and the output through headphones is basically inadequate for my needs. So it needs to be small and packable awayable and have a fairly decent tone so I'm not cringing as I play and be loud enough to hear over the regular instrument sounds (I play fairly hard). And it will never ever be used elsewhere - I have my ABM stuff for that. Budget, lets say Microbass RX max - £130. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 MB1. PM sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 My set-up: Behringer UB802 mixer (£40) into old Aiwa micro hi-fi we had spare. Run the computer and bass through mixer and sounds great. Sure you could pick up a S/H micro hifi for peanuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 If you want something with a warm and vintage vibe like your ABM then check out the Orange Crush 35B. Thinking of getting one myself! The Peavey Microbass gets rave reviews too and can be found new for £60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 To be able to practice late into the evening without annoying the family or neighbours I use a Tascam Bass Trainer with headphones. Great for playing along to CDs and small enough to fit in your bass carry-bag. I have the volume set at about 3/10 and I can hear everything fine, so it'll put you at risk of Tinnitus if you really want that kind of thing. The latest version, the Tascam BT-2, is within your budget but I would recommend a very good pair of headphones to compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryPotter Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Good headphoes I got, I still use my old Senheiser Ovations that I bought in about '96, and they cost a fortune back then. However it's looking like the Microcube RX - They're £100 at stagebeat right now - that's almost too good to miss. Edited January 2, 2009 by HarryPotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote name='HarryPotter' post='368730' date='Jan 2 2009, 07:10 PM']Good headphoes I got, I still use my old Senheiser Ovations that I bought in about '96, and they cost a fortune back then. However it's looking like the Microcube RX - They're £100 at stagebeat right now - that's almost too good to miss.[/quote] I can't recommend the Bass trainer highly enough to be honest. I have both the CD and the MP3 version, and the CD one is the better sounding of the two, but the MP3 is handier. You should give thought to this because its a great sounding device and makes silent(almost) practicing so easy. You get lots of effects and a tuner thrown in with the CD player and practice amp facility too. Winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Theres a Line6 Lowdown 110 in the FS section ATM - very nice, excllent bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryPotter Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks guys, looks like the real world has caught me up this time and I'm gonna have to wait til the next pay day before I can make a purchase :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fekalizatorius Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Zoom b2 effect pedal is a good choice - you can get a good amp sound (modding your own effects) through headphones, and plug it into anything that has an audio input if you want to go loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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