Bass practice amp suggestions?
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Bass practice amp suggestions?
I haven't had any guitars at home over lockdown, so have started playing some bass.
I have been finding it relatively enjoyable, so I am looking to get a practice amp in the $4 - 600 range.
What would you recommend?
I have been finding it relatively enjoyable, so I am looking to get a practice amp in the $4 - 600 range.
What would you recommend?
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
I really rate Fender Rumbles. I would get the biggest one you can on the second-hand market. I sold my Rumble 500 for $700 earlier this year, but anything smaller than that should be within your budget.
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
Second vote for Fender Rumble amps. When I saw The Chats last month they were using them live which I thought was cool as last time I saw them it was Ampeg gear.
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
If you're happy lurking Trademe for a month or two you'll often be able to get hold of a Rumble 40 for $250-300. They have 4 band EQ and a line out, so quite a bit more feature-rich than the 15 and 25 models.
Rumbles are the way to go. They're unsettling light, reliable and sound pretty good.
Rumbles are the way to go. They're unsettling light, reliable and sound pretty good.
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
I think they're pretty much based on Genz Benz amps, which were always great mid-range options.
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
Yep, I use a Rumble also, and it's very competent.
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
Made in Indonesia
I think I paid $60 for it New. Or maybe it was Fly Buys
It can actually handle a Low B string which surprised me.
I think I paid $60 for it New. Or maybe it was Fly Buys
It can actually handle a Low B string which surprised me.
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
Love the Rumbles myself. I gig often with a Rumble 500 which addresses most of my requirements. EQ settings flat and we're good to go.
It even has a headphone jack for at home practise!
It even has a headphone jack for at home practise!
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Yes, this is what I have. Totally gigable
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Re: Bass practice amp suggestions?
I add an extension 210 for some gigs. Very nice
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