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JustMatt wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:15 pm 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?

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JustMatt wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:15 pm 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?

PM Oleg. Don't know what he's asking but he has your amp.

Hey...if I may freeload on this thread whilst it has an audience...any suggestions on an amp to suit dog house/double bass? Fishman pu and pre equipped. Compact and lightweight, a must. Cheers, chaps...in advance.

Have you tried Acoustic Image?

Slowy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:05 pm

JustMatt wrote: ↑Tue Aug 31, 2021 4:15 pm 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?

PM Oleg. Don't know what he's asking but he has your amp.

Cheers Bruce
SWR LA15 100w 1x15. Great for practice and loud enough for small gigs, if you have a tame drummer.

foal30 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 28, 2021 5:40 pm Have you tried Acoustic Image?

No. When I do play amplified, I've just gone straight to a desk. There's been the odd time when I've gigged with a drummer and my sound ends up lost, on stage, as a pitch colour of the kick, no cut through...wouldn't mind having a smidge more control over my sound/vol. to hear pitch definition so I'm not left imagining/guessing too much in those clutch moments. Acoustic Image the way to go then?

I can’t recommend anything as I don’t play Upright. But I have liked what I have heard from Acoustic Image and apparently very well made.

The SWR California Blonde is a good option. It is a 2 channel amp for acoustic instruments but because it was modified from an SWR bass amp, it plays electric bass very well. 120 watts with internal speaker & adjustable tweeter - 170 watts with an extension speaker. I might be tempted to sell mine - I also have a Carvin AG100D which actually fits into my tiny car boot, but with my medical issues, I'm not sure if I need two amps.