FretsOnFire Posted Thursday at 18:33 Posted Thursday at 18:33 I've currently got a line 6 ld15 amp and I'm looking to upgrade. I've got a budget of £230 and want the best bang for my buck. I will be using it for spare room practice, studio jamming and small venue gigging. Let's hear some recommendations please Quote
Downunderwonder Posted Thursday at 19:19 Posted Thursday at 19:19 Classifieds. You are looking for an old combo with a bit of poke. Trace Elliot, Ashdown, Peavey. 150w and 15" speaker. If your practice amp is in good condition you might not take too bad of a bath px'ing at a shop. 2 1 Quote
PaulThePlug Posted Thursday at 19:22 Posted Thursday at 19:22 I'd start with what is local on Facebook and Gumtree... might be a surprise lurking round the corner. 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted Thursday at 19:22 Posted Thursday at 19:22 As above, all those will fit the bill nicely 1 Quote
Pea Turgh Posted Thursday at 19:36 Posted Thursday at 19:36 Crikey there are some deals about. As an example; or old cab… … plus one of those discounted brand new TC heads people posted about the other day; Barely scratching the surface! 1 Quote
tauzero Posted Thursday at 20:10 Posted Thursday at 20:10 https://reverb.com/uk/item/81777867-gallien-krueger-mb200b-112-combo-1988-black Quote
Downunderwonder Posted Thursday at 21:12 Posted Thursday at 21:12 57 minutes ago, tauzero said: https://reverb.com/uk/item/81777867-gallien-krueger-mb200b-112-combo-1988-black I had one of those provided for backline once. A real beaut of an amp but it only just kept up with the big band jazz. I don't think it would keep up with too many pub rock gigs. That one has an intermittent fault so hard pass. 1 Quote
Downunderwonder Posted Thursday at 21:21 Posted Thursday at 21:21 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615134514169479/ Basildon. 1 Quote
FretsOnFire Posted Friday at 18:04 Author Posted Friday at 18:04 20 hours ago, Downunderwonder said: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615134514169479/ Basildon. It's a bit to big unfortunately as I've not much room in my flat Quote
Reggaebass Posted Friday at 18:10 Posted Friday at 18:10 Just a suggestion, have you looked at the Ashdown RM500, they really are a very good amp and I’d say you should get one around your budget Quote
FretsOnFire Posted Friday at 19:40 Author Posted Friday at 19:40 A combo amp would be preferable Quote
Al Krow Posted Friday at 19:49 Posted Friday at 19:49 (edited) 9 minutes ago, FretsOnFire said: A combo amp would be preferable Ah sorry, I missed that. In which case you could also treat yourself to a powered PA speaker - you'll get a lot bang for your buck. Sometimes also referred to as 'FRFR' speakers. There's a massive thread on it somewhere and plenty of BC fans of that approach. Edited Friday at 19:49 by Al Krow Quote
Pea Turgh Posted Friday at 20:10 Posted Friday at 20:10 (edited) Small but capable combo. Got to be a secondhand Fender Rumble 100 v3. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305995495048?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NNXsQ2i9SeS&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=tEgOCJh6Qn2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Edited Friday at 20:12 by Pea Turgh 2 Quote
Dan Dare Posted Friday at 21:06 Posted Friday at 21:06 Pea Turgh's suggestion above of that 100w Rumble is sound. It's collection only from Bradford, which is a schlepp from where you are, but that's a very good price for one of those. Quote
Downunderwonder Posted Friday at 21:15 Posted Friday at 21:15 3 hours ago, FretsOnFire said: It's a bit to big unfortunately as I've not much room in my flat Sell your coffee table Polythene plus black tablecloth. Odd looking coffee table that makes bass noises. 6 minutes ago, Dan Dare said: Pea Turgh's suggestion above of that 100w Rumble is sound. It's collection only from Bradford, which is a schlepp from where you are, but that's a very good price for one of those. Reason this didn't rate a mention until now is that is.indeed a crazy low price. Quote
Stub Mandrel Posted Friday at 21:18 Posted Friday at 21:18 Rumbles are a good solid sounding amp at reasonable weight. Quote
FretsOnFire Posted Saturday at 07:31 Author Posted Saturday at 07:31 Many thanks for the replies I will continue to keep an eye on local listings for a deal. I've been very tempted about asking my brother in law if he's up for a trip to Bradford to pick up a Fender Rumble (He originates from Hull so could make a weekend of it) 😂😂 Out of interest if you were to recommend something brand new at the same price point what would it be? Many thanks again Dave Quote
Downunderwonder Posted Saturday at 09:22 Posted Saturday at 09:22 No chance for anything new for £230 that can keep up with drums. If there was a gunfight on you are the guy planning to show up with a knife, and not one any good for sticking in anyone. You really ought to jump on that Trace combo just down the road from you. It's not too big when your budget is so small. Someone is going to "or best offer" more than the opening gambit of that ebay Rumble and turn it into a private auction. You have to move air to make bass. Moving air takes decent speakers and amp power. If you want something you can carry in one hand you want to treble your budget. Get your head in the game. Quote
lemmywinks Posted Saturday at 15:28 Posted Saturday at 15:28 On 02/01/2025 at 19:36, Pea Turgh said: Crikey there are some deals about. As an example; or old cab… … plus one of those discounted brand new TC heads people posted about the other day; Barely scratching the surface! Either of these would be my pick, some great deals around and that Eden cab is crazy cheap. Quote
Pea Turgh Posted 23 hours ago Posted 23 hours ago A little stretch of your budget and you could get this; Quote
Pea Turgh Posted 22 hours ago Posted 22 hours ago Browsing the classifieds for my imaginary lottery win, I’m just spotting loads of deals for you! Quote
lemmywinks Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago Fender Rumble 100 combo for £200 in Southend here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1315232262824342/ Quote
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