Looking for a new amp on a budget

[FretsOnFire]

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 

[Downunderwonder]

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.

[PaulThePlug]

I'd start with what is local on Facebook and Gumtree... might be a surprise lurking round the corner.

[Lozz196]

As above, all those will fit the bill nicely 

[Pea Turgh]

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!

 

[tauzero]

https://reverb.com/uk/item/81777867-gallien-krueger-mb200b-112-combo-1988-black

[Downunderwonder]

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.

[Downunderwonder]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615134514169479/

 

Basildon.

[FretsOnFire]

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 

[Reggaebass]

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 

[Al Krow]

Bugera Veyron - great amp on a budget!

[FretsOnFire]

A combo amp would be preferable 

[Al Krow]

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 January 3 by Al Krow

[Pea Turgh]

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 January 3 by Pea Turgh

[Dan Dare]

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.

[Downunderwonder]

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.

[Stub Mandrel]

Rumbles are a good solid sounding amp at reasonable weight.

[FretsOnFire]

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

[Downunderwonder]

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.

[lemmywinks]

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.

[Pea Turgh]

A little stretch of your budget and you could get this;

 

 

[Pea Turgh]

Browsing the classifieds for my imaginary lottery win, I’m just spotting loads of deals for you!

 

 

[lemmywinks]

Fender Rumble 100 combo for £200 in Southend here:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1315232262824342/

[Reggaebass]

I don’t know where your located but I was browsing something else and I saw this ampeg BA 115 on gumtree, looks tidy 

[M@23]

Agreed that 2nd hand is the way to go. If I wasn’t sure what I wanted I’d browse the classifieds, see what options appear and then research them and see if they tickled my fancy. 
I just sold a TC RH750 AND matching RS212 cab for £350.
Over budget, but I thought I was giving it away at £400 and just wanted rid. So perhaps worth keeping an eye out for similar bargains as people look to unload gear that is taking up space in the spare room. And to be honest, you can’t go too far wrong with any of the known brands and their 250-500w, *x10 or *x12 offerings.