TomorrowDreamer Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Hey guys this is my first post on the forum so be nice . Well i recently decided to drop guitar and take up bass (at least for a while) i orderd a ibanez sr305 ipt 5 string bass guitar from my local music store for £280ish. Now im wondering what amp i should get as the guy at the shop wasnt very helpfull at all. I mostly play thrash metal(on guitar so i guess thats what i will be playing on bass) but am recently getting more in to the death metal however i dont want the bass to sound like a chainsaw. I have a budget of £220 max and would like to get at least a 100watt amp as my mate plays guitar in our band and has a 150watt amp. So any help would be appreciated Thx Adam Quote
Stylon Pilson Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) [quote name='TomorrowDreamer' post='442680' date='Mar 23 2009, 05:08 PM']I have a budget of £220 max and would like to get at least a 100watt amp as my mate plays guitar in our band and has a 150watt amp. So any help would be appreciated Thx Adam[/quote] You can get a brand-new >100W combo for under £200 ([url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/BassGuitarAmps/pid13188/cid561/EdenSilverSeriesN15S175W1x15BassCombo.asp"]example[/url]) but it might not be loud enough. Are you willing to buy second-hand? How loud does the guitarist play? S.P. Edited March 23, 2009 by Stylon Pilson Quote
lemmywinks Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 You might need to rethink the power rating if your guitarist is noisy (sounds like he is if he's got a 150w amp!). 100w bass amps quickly get drowned out. There's usually some decent Ashdown/Hartke/Peavey gear in the for sale forum. It's a good idea to borrow an amp for a rehearsal to see if it can cut the mustard If you can stretch to a little more money then a whole load of better gear becomes available. This would suit ya for £300: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=43654"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=43654[/url] Got the option of sticking another cab in there too! Quote
BigBeefChief Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 Where are you? Maybe worth checking out the For Sale section? I've got a Peavey Firebass head and 2x10 cab I can do you a deal on (because I like you, you understand?). Quote
Stylon Pilson Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 (edited) [quote name='BigBeefChief' post='442726' date='Mar 23 2009, 05:36 PM']Where are you? Maybe worth checking out the For Sale section? I've got a Peavey Firebass head and 2x10 cab I can do you a deal on (because I like you, you understand?).[/quote] I endorse this, actually. Having owned a similar setup in the past, I can vouch that it will give you plenty of volume. It's heavy, but loud. That amp head alone weighs about as much as 7 newborn babies. To put it in an easily-visualisable context for you. Edit: oh, and welcome to the forum. S.P. Edited March 23, 2009 by Stylon Pilson Quote
stevie Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 I'd strongly advise you to go for a head and a cab rather than a combo. It will give you much greater flexibility. Also, it's not a bad idea to get second hand stuff to start with, as this will allow you to chop and change a bit while you get your bearings. This forum is certainly a great place to buy. Quote
TomorrowDreamer Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 Whoa thanks for all the really fast replys guys . Where are you? Maybe worth checking out the For Sale section? I've got a Peavey Firebass head and 2x10 cab I can do you a deal on (because I like you, you understand?). I live in the Shrewsbury where do you live? and how much would this "deal" cost me And i am willing to buy used items as it would seem i would get far more for my moneys worth Quote
BigBeefChief Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='TomorrowDreamer' post='442750' date='Mar 23 2009, 05:45 PM']Whoa thanks for all the really fast replys guys . Where are you? Maybe worth checking out the For Sale section? I've got a Peavey Firebass head and 2x10 cab I can do you a deal on (because I like you, you understand?). I live in the Shrewsbury where do you live? and how much would this "deal" cost me And i am willing to buy used items as it would seem i would get far more for my moneys worth [/quote] Unfortunately, Its a bit far for me and I'm unable to post or courier these. Keep your eyes peeled though, shouldn't take long for something appropriate to crop up in your area (or with someone who can post/courier). Quote
TomorrowDreamer Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 Oh and the guy at my store recomended me this amp: [url="http://www.prolineaudio.co.uk/shopsub3.asp?submenu3=BHBX1800"]http://www.prolineaudio.co.uk/shopsub3.asp?submenu3=BHBX1800[/url] Any body had any experience with behringer amps? 180 wats for £150 i think something must be up buts thats just me. Thx for all the replys adam Quote
TomorrowDreamer Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='BigBeefChief' post='442753' date='Mar 23 2009, 05:48 PM']Unfortunately, Its a bit far for me and I'm unable to post or courier these. Keep your eyes peeled though, shouldn't take long for something appropriate to crop up in your area (or with someone who can post/courier).[/quote] Im willing to get my dad to drive me half way to meet you if that could be arranged^^ Quote
Stylon Pilson Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='TomorrowDreamer' post='442757' date='Mar 23 2009, 05:50 PM']Oh and the guy at my store recomended me this amp: [url="http://www.prolineaudio.co.uk/shopsub3.asp?submenu3=BHBX1800"]http://www.prolineaudio.co.uk/shopsub3.asp?submenu3=BHBX1800[/url] Any body had any experience with behringer amps? 180 wats for £150 i think something must be up buts thats just me. Thx for all the replys adam[/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=43523&view=findpost&p=441613"]Behringer might not be such a good idea[/url]. S.P. Quote
TomorrowDreamer Posted March 23, 2009 Author Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='442769' date='Mar 23 2009, 05:55 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=43523&view=findpost&p=441613"]Behringer might not be such a good idea[/url]. S.P.[/quote] Ahh thats very sneaky guess thats ticked them off the list then Quote
waynepunkdude Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44341"]This[/url] might be worth a look. I wouldn't touch Behringer again EVER!!! Quote
josh3184 Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 dont use behringer for the love of god. Had a BXL300A or something like that and it sounded w***, weighed as much as your mum (ooh burn) and was just all round horrific Seriously, don't Ashdown EB180 maybe? Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 You basically need around 250 watts to be comfortable .. Quote
josh3184 Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 I go by the rule that whatever wattage the guitarist is, you need to at least treble it. If only just to put him in his place Quote
Leowasright Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 *****Posted Today, 07:22 PM I go by the rule that whatever wattage the guitarist is, you need to at least treble it. If only just to put him in his place ******* They complain no matter what you do. I normally use a Hartke HA3500 (350W), and they moan I am too loud. I used my old valve Fender Bassman 100 at rehearsal a few days ago, and apparently, I was too loud....... I am up against a Marshall 60W and an Orange 120. Quote
josh3184 Posted March 23, 2009 Posted March 23, 2009 [quote name='Leowasright' post='443159' date='Mar 23 2009, 09:45 PM']*****Posted Today, 07:22 PM I go by the rule that whatever wattage the guitarist is, you need to at least treble it. If only just to put him in his place ******* They complain no matter what you do. I normally use a Hartke HA3500 (350W), and they moan I am too loud. I used my old valve Fender Bassman 100 at rehearsal a few days ago, and apparently, I was too loud....... I am up against a Marshall 60W and an Orange 120.[/quote] sigh. Just can't please some people, especially guitarists! Quote
Jack Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Check the 'bay. 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. Try and up your budget to as much as physically possible, deals are out there but they get more frequent and more enticing the more money you have. I'm going to make a very sweeping and broad generalization here: look for a 15" speaker (2x10" is acceptable, 4x10" is perfect) and at least 100W. My opinion in this price range is if you try not to be too choosy about size, weight, features or badge, you can even buy a decent sounding amp. There's [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bass-Amp-Trace-Elliot-Series-6-GP12-200w-Head-With-Cab_W0QQitemZ330316312617QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item330316312617&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1688|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]this[/url], better be quick though! EDIT - Or [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ASHDOWN-MAG-200-BASS-HEAD-MAG-4X10T-BASS-CAB_W0QQitemZ170312960015QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL?hash=item170312960015&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]this!![/url] Edited March 24, 2009 by Jack Quote
TomorrowDreamer Posted March 26, 2009 Author Posted March 26, 2009 Ahh so basicly i need to save up some more money^^ or i will be buying an amp and then needing to replace it soon after which is pointless I wil have a look at ashdown amps and thanks for all the replys peeps. I havnt replied in a while cause my net has been being a bastard but i will check ebay and the catalog at my local music shop. Cheers adam Quote
alexclaber Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 If you can't afford anything loud enough now then by buying something secondhand just to get by then you'll be able to upgrade later without the depreciation costing you. Check the 'for sale' forum on here! And whilst your amp is on the quieter side take the opportunity to teach your guitarist about the value of dynamic control and that the volume knob turns anti-clockwise too... Alex Quote
Protium Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) [quote name='josh3184' post='442949' date='Mar 23 2009, 07:22 PM']I go by the rule that whatever wattage the guitarist is, you need to at least treble it. If only just to put him in his place [/quote] This is a lie: 30W all-tube Laney combo vs. 300W ABM + Schroeder 1210 = dead heat (but good fun non-the-less)... Edited March 26, 2009 by Protium Quote
bassmansky Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 300w combo is what you need.you can always add an extension cab later.have a look on here or the bay for a ashdown mag combo or trace elliot. Quote
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