Compact/portable amp head recommendations

[AinsleyWalker]

I'm looking for a decent amp head with a smaller footprint, any recommendations? 

Not looking to spend a ton and doesn't need to be top of the range, will mostly be used for home practice/casual use.
I've been considering the Ampeg Portaflex range (as my cab is Ampeg and it's always nice when they match, not essential though)

[itsmedunc]

Trace Elliot Elf. Tiny footprint, really well built, 200w, sounds great, headphone out and cheap as chips. I have one as a spare to my Subway 800 and wouldn't hesitate to use it as a first if needs be. 

[BassBunny]

The Warwick LWA500 is a pretty stellar deal from Thomann and the a couple of TC heads. All less than £200 and you can return if you don't like.

[dudewheresmybass]

I have a Tc bh250. 
works really well for me and didn’t cost a fortune. The TonePrint function is very handy too 😉👍👍

[Jakester]

I recently acquired a GR Bass Mini One head - slightly larger than the Elf, but will do 350W at 4ohms if needed. Works really well as my backup amp - it really is tiny and you can chuck it in a bag fairly easily. Sounds good with headphones too. 

[lemmywinks]

Spotted the TC Bam200 for £106 on Muziker this morning, doesn't get much smaller or cheaper than that:
https://www.muziker.co.uk/tc-electronic-bam200?gclid=Cj0KCQiA48j9BRC-ARIsAMQu3WQ-1LfyfJB4NNfFWL8oriB2RzLyqhFsDYc95W9GvY4lQGNSKXtnRJgaAtpmEALw_wcB

 

Also worth looking for a used BH250 if you need compression or drive, can be had for around £100.

Edited November 16, 2020 by lemmywinks

[CookPassBabtridge]

Genzler Magellan 350 - small, lightweight, yet good enough for both practicing and small/medium sized gigs. 

As mentioned, if you want REALLY small though, the GR MiniOne is about as small as they come.