BenWilliams Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I'm a uni student needing an amp for gigging local venues. It needs to be small enough to fit in my dorm and preferably a light combo, but still good enough for gigs (no practice amps) My budget is £150, £200 at a real push. Any suggestions? I know it's not a lot of money to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c2 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 You have gigs????? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Rumble-100-Bass-Amp-combo-100W-1x12-OFFERS-WELCOME/124666902087?hash=item1d06b9f647:g:RycAAOSwZZ1gabDj There's nothing new, in that price range, I don't think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Look for something heavy line6 300 combo is a winner if you can find one Marshall 200w combo might find a decent trace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenWilliams Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, paul_c2 said: You have gigs????? Yeah, a couple lined up in May with rehearsals starting again soon. Thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 For the budget light is unlikely, so I’d look for a 1x15 Trace combo, plenty powerful enough and space saving too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Should be able to pick a used TC Electronic BG250 for that budget. Light, loud and perfect for your situation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Lozz196 said: For the budget light is unlikely, so I’d look for a 1x15 Trace combo, plenty powerful enough and space saving too. Or a similarly sized Ashdown. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) This - https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_block_300b.htm And any bass speaker you can find. There's this - https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_solidbass_210t.htm - but it's quite a weight. Its quite a small budget for getting something that will do well at a gig - but the ICE power amp in the Harley Benton 300b is giving your a decent enough foundation in the power amp department. (Found in pretty much all the 300w class D offerings). If you can get Peavey BW cab (1x15 at 4ohm enabling you to throw all 300w at it), that would probably be recommendation for a 1 cab solution. I know you asked for combo... but you know, throwing it out there. Something like this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-Black-Widow-18-speakers-115-BX-BW-bass-cabinet-In-excellent-condition/324566682352?hash=item4b91ae8af0:g:NUUAAOSw4UVgN9FS EDIT: FFS, forgotten VAT trap again. That may be blowing the budget somewhat. Edited April 12, 2021 by EBS_freak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Buy once, buy right. Up your budget to £300 and get something like a second hand fender rumble 500 combo. It's as much as you'll ever need, a combo, light and reliable. If you stutter around the £150 to 200 mark you'll either need to upgrade eventually, not like the weight or want to change. The rumble will also hold its value. And is a great gigging combo. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Trace Elliot or Ashdown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, la bam said: Buy once, buy right. Up your budget to £300 and get something like a second hand fender rumble 500 combo. It's as much as you'll ever need, a combo, light and reliable. If you stutter around the £150 to 200 mark you'll either need to upgrade eventually, not like the weight or want to change. The rumble will also hold its value. And is a great gigging combo. ^ top advice. The Rumble 500 is a great option too. Edited April 13, 2021 by EBS_freak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 It has to be the Peavey TNT combo. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, Supernaut said: It has to be the Peavey TNT combo. And a forklift truck to move it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Gentle reminder - please don't offer things for sale unless they are listed on Basschat and you have a link to prove it is on Basschat. I've hidden a post. No warnings but please have a look at the rules if you are not clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 This looks alright for a couple of hundred depending on your ability to pick it up. Both from the shop initially and then in general. https://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/product/ashdown-mag-300-ii-bass-combo-**collection-only**-2nd-hand-yashdown105596/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 13/04/2021 at 11:33, Supernaut said: It has to be the Peavey TNT combo. My singer has one, one of the red trim 90's (??) ones. Does the job live, gigged his about 5 years back and would use it again if I needed to. All the bass and volume you can need at 150w, easily good enough to gig. Also look at some of the older Warwick amps, I had a "sweet 15.1" or something, 1x15 speaker, plenty of volume and lovely sound. Not light but had side handles so easier to carry short distances or longer with a mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 On 13/04/2021 at 12:57, Ed_S said: This looks alright for a couple of hundred depending on your ability to pick it up. Both from the shop initially and then in general. https://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/product/ashdown-mag-300-ii-bass-combo-**collection-only**-2nd-hand-yashdown105596/ I've bought second hand gear from Rich Tone before and they were good to deal with. If the OP can get to Sheffield... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Lightweight, gigable and £200 is a bit ambitious. An Ashdown MAG 300 combo is a decent shout second hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I just recently bought an Ampeg B200r for £200 but it’s not light! See if your folks can lend you a hundred quid and get yourself a Rumble or one of the Ashdown Studio range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I don't think you'll hit all your criteria I'm afraid. I'd suggest getting something from the Ashdown MAG range. The Combos especially go for extra cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 (edited) Yeah it's all about big heavy combos at that price I'm afraid! Ashdown MAG 410 being my choice but plenty more just as good. I guess it depends what a 'gig' is though. Most people, myself included, picture shed-building drummers and mostly-deaf guitarists. What's your band? Do you have a decent pa? Edited April 18, 2021 by Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 Where are you ? As in location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted April 18, 2021 Share Posted April 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Bankai said: I don't think you'll hit all your criteria I'm afraid. 3 hours ago, Jack said: Yeah it's all about big heavy combos at that price I'm afraid! Soz gents have to disagree, but only because @BassBunny nailed it when he said: On 12/04/2021 at 20:55, BassBunny said: Should be able to pick a used TC Electronic BG250 for that budget. Light, loud and perfect for your situation. Had one myself as my first full band combo a few years back, before I traded up to a MarkBass AC 121 Lite, and it was just fine. I heard a TC BG used more recently by the bass player in a large band at an outdoors gig in Victoria Park and he sounded great; in fact I was slightly taken aback when I spotted he was using a TC BG 250 combo and not something more high end. I'd recommend the 12" (over the 15" which I had) as it should give you a tighter sound overall and is a little more compact. Built in tuner and TonePrint options are a nice bonus. They seem to be out of production, but come up used reasonably often and you should be able to get one comfortably within your budget. Here's one that sold on the forum recently, which provides a very good description of the unit: TC Electronic BG250-112 Bass Como with Roqsolid cover in good condition - Amps and Cabs For Sale - Basschat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 On 12/04/2021 at 20:55, BassBunny said: Should be able to pick a used TC Electronic BG250 for that budget. Light, loud and perfect for your situation. Just followed my own advice and picked up a BG250-112 with a switch 3 for really silly money. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Great amps I had the 15 it lived with a loud rock band live no PA (just) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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