StingRayBoy42 Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) It looks like I'll be getting a Barefaced 110 (because GAS) to replace my Minimark 802 so I'm looking for recommendations for a small head to go with it. I'll be using it for jazz rehearsals/gigs on upright and electric and onstage monitor (with PA support and IEMs) for loud pop/rock stuff on 5 string electric. Is the BF110 loud enough for this? Is it any good for 5 string? I like Markbass stuff, so I'm looking at their heads, just wondering if there's anything else I should know about? Are the TE Elves/Warwick Gnomes any good for upright? I use a Fishman Platinum for upright, should I plug into the FX return? Is the Aguilar Tonehammer as good as I think it is? Half considering getting a TH500, then also getting a bigger Barefaced down the line to replace my MB CMD 121P. All and any input welcome. Edited March 28 by StingRayBoy42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonK Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I've got the little Aguilar 350 to use as a DI box/preamp and then some power if need be - been very happy with it especially as it is small and light enough to fit in my cable bag/case. The preamp takes a bit of getting used to but apart from that it's a lovely piece of kit. Not tried it on upright though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I’ve heard the TH 500 has just been discontinued , many dealers still have stock , but there will be no more. It is a great amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Don’t forget Mesa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 Just now, msb said: Don’t forget Mesa. Are they any good for upright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I’d think so , you can run them clean , or grot them up , the tone stack is surgical. They’re very flexible , and with the various heads there’s a lot of choice. There’s reason for so many to swear by them. I know they weren’t available in the UK , but that is apparently changing. Try one out. I run a Bergantino rig , and a tube preamp. I also love Mesa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Tecamp Puma, any of the range (I used my 900 with a One10). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 We're all too hung up on big name kit. See my post elsewhere (Pedalboard amp). I just bought a Harley Benton GPA100 (£70) for home use. Stick a stomp in front of it (currently a GED 2112 Sansamp). It's pretty loud; I'll take it along to a rehearsal at some point and see how it copes, but so fat, peachy. Amazing little unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 I'm using a Warwick Gnome through a TC Electronic BC208 with my Ibanez EUB and it sounds great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 I went for the Markbass Nano 300 - I like MB stuff, there was one on here for a good price and it's louder than I need so it could find a place in a bigger setup somewhere down the line. Cheers for all the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 3 hours ago, StingRayBoy42 said: I went for the Markbass Nano 300 - I like MB stuff, there was one on here for a good price and it's louder than I need so it could find a place in a bigger setup somewhere down the line. Cheers for all the input. I see you bought @obbm one. Dave's a great guy and you'll get an awesome little head that will have been well looked after. Enjoy and let us know how you get on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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