jackthejesusfreak Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I just bought a bass guitar to play in the praise band at church. Since the church has their own sound system which I'll be playing through, I didn't really need an amp other than to practice on. I purchased the dragonfly stethoscope amp to do that on, but I got to thinking I might like to have a decent amp on hand in case I'm called to another venue to play sometime. My budget is tight and I was wondering if there are any decent amps out there for around 200. I know you get what you pay for and there's only so much I can get for 200, but since I've never played bass, only 6 strings, I have no idea what's out there and what to look for. Any advice? Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) I'd always recommend the ashdown eb180 ([url="http://www.soundunlimited.co.uk/product_218_Electric_Blue_EB180_180W_1x15_Combo_1.html"]link[/url]) which is probably available for around £200. Have a look at the amps for sale section on basschat too, always a bargain around! Edited March 15, 2009 by josh3184 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) [quote name='jackthejesusfreak' post='435510' date='Mar 15 2009, 08:36 PM']I just bought a bass guitar to play in the praise band at church. Since the church has their own sound system which I'll be playing through, I didn't really need an amp other than to practice on. I purchased the dragonfly stethoscope amp to do that on, but I got to thinking I might like to have a decent amp on hand in case I'm called to another venue to play sometime. My budget is tight and I was wondering if there are any decent amps out there for around 200. I know you get what you pay for and there's only so much I can get for 200, but since I've never played bass, only 6 strings, I have no idea what's out there and what to look for. Any advice? Jack[/quote] You have a world of great amps in the second hand market that will suit your requirements. Off the top of my head you could get a really good Trace Elliot, Ashdown, Hartke, Laney. You will probably only be able to get a combo but if you get one with an extension speaker output it mean you get get an extra cab when you need to further down the line. This could be what you're looking for [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42706"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=42706[/url] Edited March 15, 2009 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 good suggestion, will is a great guy to deal with too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 CK spotted this on eBay - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=43917"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=43917[/url] - If you can pick it up then I don't think you'll find anything better for the money. Looks like a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I would look at ebay too. An Ashdown MAG would be my first choice (used to have a full stack MAG rig, delicious). But look out for Trace Elliott Commandos, Peavey TNTs, bigger Laney combos and even the Hartke stuff. I was looking a few days ago to find something for my brother, hes found a deal now so I'll share what else we were interested in. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Amp-Trace-Elliot-Series-6-GP12-200w-Head-With-Cab_W0QQitemZ330314416513QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item330314416513&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]Nice head, mediocre cabinet,[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-Databass-Bass-amplifier-Massive-450W-sound_W0QQitemZ280322844259QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item280322844259&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]wouldn't wanna carry this baby,[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trace-Elliot-715-Bass-Combo_W0QQitemZ170311582401QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item170311582401&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]awesome and under budget[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRACE-ELLIOT-GP12SMX-410-COMBO-300-Watt_W0QQitemZ300300995087QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item300300995087&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]and the one I'd choose.[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crez5150 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Mate check out that Carvin thats on e-bay..... that's gotta be worth £400 of anyones dosh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'd say, thinking of your potentially low volumes in church, that you'd have ample power with a Roland Bass Cube 100. I wouldn't change mine for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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