Bass Amp

[JimiVoltage]

Hey,

I'm looking to get a bass amp that can be used to record as well as jam with. Reckon I'll DI the bass as well because I've read this is pretty effective when using smaller amps. The sound is for a bluesy / 60's rock sound.

Has anyone any suggestions? Budget will be around £300 (c.$600)

Cheers

[john]

Hey

I'm a bit out of touch with bass amps, I only play bass occasionally (very) these days. Peavy amps are usually pretty good in that price range, and you are likely to get a pre-amp out for di purposes.

Nightwolf, you got any recommendations?

Cheers

John

[JimiVoltage]

Cheers Dude,

Ultimately it will come down to just going and trying a load out. But it's always cool to have a few ideas from what others have found...

Thanks for the help, much appreciated

Simon

[ATom2]

Hey,

I'm looking to get a bass amp that can be used to record as well as jam with. Reckon I'll DI the bass as well because I've read this is pretty effective when using smaller amps. The sound is for a bluesy / 60's rock sound.

Has anyone any suggestions? Budget will be around £300 (c.$600)

Cheers

First I will say I was totally against my friend buying anything from this company. However, I am still biting my tongue as I was wrong with it's performance.

Not only does it work well in the studio, it's semi-wedge design makes it great to monitor on stage. My friend has the 12" model to get better quickness at close range.

Take a look. Hope the link continues to work.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/compar...base_pid=481099

Tom

[JimiVoltage]

Hey Tom,

I have to admit that when I clicked the link I was a bit surprised at the company. But as the case can be...don't knock it till you try it.

Certainly worth a look, especially as it appears to produce the "I can't like this amp...but I can't find a fault" scenario! Just might have to take a disguise...

Cheers Dude

[Nightwolf]

Those Beringers sure look nice for the price. Ampeg and Peavey will have a more vintage sound straight out of the box, but most of the newer amps can emulate the older sounds. I use a Hartke Bass head and Genz-Benz cabs and can dial in any setting I want. Make sure it has a good line out for DI, my Marshall head has "cabinet simulation" on the outputs which puts a load on the head so it thinks there is a cab there when there isn't, something to look into.

When recording, consider a 2 line technique DI and miking as well, I find that adds more personality to the mix and makes it closer to what you are actually hearing.

John Nightwolf

[JimiVoltage]

Cheers Dude,

Yeah I've heard a few good things about Ampeg & I like the sound of the "cabinet simulation" but there have been a good number of suggestions - reckon the Beringer is well worth a look.

Cheers All

Yeah I was gonna DI & mike it up as well. I always like to mike up amps, but I had heard that DI'ing as well can help fill up the sound in the mix.

Take it easy

[Steve]

Hey Jimi. Did you ever get to buying that amp? If so, what did you get in the end? Any of our newer members have any suggestions?

[typo]

ampeg, nice sound, my experience is replacing valves and fuses a lot.

[john]

Hey Jimi

What did you end up buying?

Cheers

John

[pableezee]

There're many great amps, but I either go Ampeg or MarkBass.

I believe the cheapest MarkBass fits that budget, great amps, they sound great as soon as you turn them on!

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/markbass-micromark-801-50w-1x8-bass-combo-amp

http://www.pablodellabella.com

http://www.youtube.com/user/pablodellabella/videos