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Gospel Instruments => Bass Guitar => Topic started by: normandm85 on February 23, 2008, 11:34:46 AM
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What's up room? I just recently purchased a 5 string bass and now I need an amp. What's a good bass combo amp $250-500...I would go out more, but that's my budget, these college times are hard lol...but let me know. I saw a few bad reviews for Behringer....just let me know...thanks!!! :)
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crate BT220. Musician's Friend $199.99
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What's up room? I just recently purchased a 5 string bass and now I need an amp. What's a good bass combo amp $250-500...I would go out more, but that's my budget, these college times are hard lol...but let me know. I saw a few bad reviews for Behringer....just let me know...thanks!!! :)
Ampeg BA115 Bass Combo
Ampeg BA115 Bass Combo Features:
100 watts of power
15" speaker
Style selector with 5 basic tone options
3-band tone controls
Master and gain controls
Balanced XLR line out
Headphone jack
RCA inputs for connecting a tape or CD player
Tilt-back cabinet $349.99
(http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1876/266117mz4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
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crate BT220. Musician's Friend $199.99
+1. Thinking about getting one of these myself.
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http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ampeg-BA115T-1X15--100-Watt-Bass-Combo-Amp-481724-i1145698.gc
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Since your limit is $500 you may have to settle for a combo which is not bad it's just not the best thing possible.
Unless you can find a used head/cab for $500.
If all I hade was $500 and I was looking for a head and cab, this is what I would do.
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-HAR-410TP-LIST
http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-BX4500H-LIST
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Another tip. Hit up your local pawn shops. You may find a gem in the rocks. Sometimes these shops don't know what they really have.
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I am in the same place you are, norman. College students are not the only ones on a budget. So are those of us with families!
If I can find a head and cab for $400-$600 that would be great. I am checking eBay and the classifieds in talkbass.com. One thing that you may consider is the type of player you are. If you play a lot of solos and runs on the higher strings, then look for something with 10" speakers. But if you are more of a pocket player you might go with 12's or 15's.
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Another tip. Hit up your local pawn shops. You may find a gem in the rocks. Sometimes these shops don't know what they really have.
The pawn shops around here (Baltimore,Md) they have no idea what they have. A used (rough around the edges) 25watt 10inch speaker Crate combo was being sold for about $200. The Peavey Fury that I bought my father 6 years ago for $125 is sill sitting there for $350. It's just me.
You might find something your looking for.
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The pawn shops around here (Baltimore,Md) they have no idea what they have. A used (rough around the edges) 25watt 10inch speaker Crate combo was being sold for about $200. The Peavey Fury that I bought my father 6 years ago for $125 is sill sitting there for $350. It's just me.
You might find something your looking for.
IMHO, pawn shops price their items looking for maximum profit from a customer base that may not have price information.
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Thanks room...I'm looking into getting that Ampeg...Thanks again!! :)
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IMHO, pawn shops price their items looking for maximum profit from a customer base that may not have price information.
That's very true, but sometimes you can find something that they just really want to get out of inventory. That's where you find a serious deal.
For instance, I once found a 4-string Tobias bass at a local pawn shop. They only wanted $400 for it. The only reason I didn't get it is because it wasn't a pre-Gibson model. Needless to say, it wasn't there very long.
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A LITTLE MORE BUT A DECENT AMP WITH PLENTY VOLUME:
CARVIN BR610
https://www.carvinguitars.com/products/single.php?product=BR610 (https://www.carvinguitars.com/products/single.php?product=BR610)
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http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-HAR-2500VX410-PAK
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Here's a couple.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Bassman-150-Bass-Combo-Amp?sku=480872
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ashdown-MAG-C210T300-Combo-Bass-Amp?sku=485033
I think someone already suggested this one.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Crate-BT220-220W-1x15-2Channel-Bass-Combo?sku=487834V
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Here's another option if you're not afraid of Behringer!
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-ULTRABASS-BXR1800H-Bass-Head?sku=481478
This and an Avatar SB112 (4ohm of course)
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crate BT220. Musician's Friend $199.99
I did some research on this amp. It has a 15" speaker but no horn. How do you think that will work for highs?