shoulderpet Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Hi Am looking at downsizing and at some point in the near future will have to look into practice amps and after suggestion. The thing is that whilst there are decent practice amps out there they are generally a little too big for my tiny studio flat so what I am after (if it exists) is a very small practice amp with decent-ish sound, I have seen a couple with 6.5" speaker but no idea if they are any good, although it will be for practice I still want a useable sound so that I enjoy practicing and so bass response is important, doesn't have to be low end dub monster but I would like as much bass response as I get from an Amplug , tried the Vox Pathfinder and the bass was non existent on that practice amp Thanks Edited October 7, 2020 by shoulderpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) How much do you want to spend? Tiny + good bass sound can be expensive - something like a PJB Bass Cub or Double Four, for example. Edited October 7, 2020 by Dan Dare 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyc Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Like @Dan Dare I'm hesitant to recommend anything without a budget, but I will say I own a 6.5" combo, and it's too good for practice in that it can get seriously loud and the tone is excellent: The GSS 06B400 Mini Bass Amp[1] at ~£300 https://www.guitarsoundsystems.com/gss-06b400-mini-bass-amp-c2x15043753 Your needs will probably be different to mine, but I bought it with the intention of gigging it with an upright bass. I wrote a review of it on TalkBass comparing it with my other combo, an Acoustic Image Coda Series III. Hope that helps. [1] Well, I actually got the more expensive coax version which goes full range and is fantastic, but for just bass guitar may not be worth the added expense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Ashdown After Eight isn’t too big and has a decent amount of low end, same for the Fender Rumble 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 PJB Bass Cub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Orange Crush 25. I can't figure out how easy it is to get a good sound out of mine. Probably one of my best ever amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 If you can find an original Ibanez Promethean, I doubt you'll find anything better for the size. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 minute ago, wateroftyne said: If you can find an original Ibanez Promethean, I doubt you'll find anything better for the size. They are excellent! I was devastated when I thought mine was unrepairable. (Matamp fixed it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Markbass Micromark 801 is pretty good. Got one recently from Bass Direct after deciding to downsize amp stuff. It definitely has the Markbass sound, but in a very small package - cube that's 26cm on a side. Surprisingly loud too. Bottom end is good if not stunning. There's a socket to use a min. 8 ohm cab. It goes quite nicely with the Ampeg 2x10 that I've still got (and should really get rid of...) Plus (or minus) it's got quite a lot of yellow Edited October 7, 2020 by anzoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 How about some powered studio monitors? They could double up as hi fi speakers and save some space. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I’ve been really impressed with my Hartke HD25 that I’ve had some years now. They come up fairly cheaply too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 28 minutes ago, Raslee said: I’ve been really impressed with my Hartke HD25 that I’ve had some years now. They come up fairly cheaply too. Yep I have one too - great kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Fender Rumbles are great - the 25 would be ideal for your needs, and won’t break the bank either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMG456 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 PJB Double Four- just excellent. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just to add another suggestion to the expensive end of things, AER Amp One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulderpet Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Thanks for the replies, one I am giving serious consideration is an Ampeg practice amp, I think it is called a 10 8, looks good, quite small, normal size headphone jack, line in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Another vote for Phil Jones. Jewel like quality in tiny packages. If you can afford it the Barefaced One10 is a remarkble tiny cab that can handle up to 500w, yet I have to put a beer glass on it to stop it blowing away. You don't see them around much any more but the Roland 60 and 100/120 offer a great range of sounds in a small package. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Some interesting perspectives here: https://www.bassbuzz.com/gear/beginner-amps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilly Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 If you're really looking for a low powered tone machine, consider a small valve head like the Ashdown CTM 30 / Little Bastard and a One10 Barefaced cab. Other contenders are the Ampeg PF20 or 50. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I use a Barefaced One10 and my Aguilar TH500. A great sound and a cut above your average practice amp for tone, even at front room levels of volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Admittedly I have a Stomp for tone shaping, but I've got a Rumble 100, into which I've put a 'proper' Eminence speaker, and it's loud enough for drummer rehearsals and small bar gigs (I wish). Possibly bigger than the OP wants, but it's very light... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 3 hours ago, Quilly said: If you're really looking for a low powered tone machine, consider a small valve head like the Ashdown CTM 30 / Little Bastard and a One10 Barefaced cab. Other contenders are the Ampeg PF20 or 50. Or even the little Ashdown CTM15. There's one on ebay at the moment for £250 plus £10 postage (it's not mine by the way - if I had one I wouldn't be selling 😁). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Roland Bass Cube 30 or (my favourite) line 6 Studio 110. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 How much do you want to spend and how big or small must it be? Do you want desktop size (PJB Double Four, Cub, Ashdown B Social, Yamaha THR) or something a little bigger (Roland Bass Cube 30, Fender Rumble 15, Ashdown Studio 8, Orange Crush Bass 25). I don't know if amp features come in to play with your decision either , such as aux in, headphone out, bluetooth, drive channel etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donslow Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Something like a zoom b3 possibly?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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