Bass combo amp for metal
- Thread starter MarcusGHedwig
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egan.
daylightdies.com
Right, sorry - budget under $1k, mainly for rehearsals; it's for my bassist (needs to be portable enough to take on the subway), and he's looking at one of these two:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/markbass-mini-cmd-121p-1x12-bass-combo-amp
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/markbass-cmd-121h-300-500w-1x12-bass-combo-amp
Either look like the best bets to me honestly, though if he finds them a bit too pricey, any recommendations for anything cheaper?
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/markbass-mini-cmd-121p-1x12-bass-combo-amp
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/markbass-cmd-121h-300-500w-1x12-bass-combo-amp
Either look like the best bets to me honestly, though if he finds them a bit too pricey, any recommendations for anything cheaper?
Sweetnothing
¯\(º_o)/¯
The old bass player in my band used to have some ampeg combo, b2 I think? ( well, he's playing with drew drummer now so maybe he could clarify)
But that fucker was heavy as fuck. I think most bass combos are too heavy to carry them by subway.
But that fucker was heavy as fuck. I think most bass combos are too heavy to carry them by subway.
Sloan
Sounds like shit!
egan.
daylightdies.com
That's a tough one Marcus. You should check out the used stuff around the NY. I think mesa used to make a combo with a suitcase style pull out handle.
It might also be worth looking at 2x10" or 1x12" cabs and combine it with one of the new D-class amps (I vote for aguilar).
It might also be worth looking at 2x10" or 1x12" cabs and combine it with one of the new D-class amps (I vote for aguilar).
Thanks for the suggestions guys - honestly, unless anyone has any extreme objections, this little Markbass beast looks perfect
Rave reviews, 300 w, and only ~23 lbs, pretty rad
Rave reviews, 300 w, and only ~23 lbs, pretty rad
plague_rider
Coffee
I agree with Sloan, if he can't leave it at the room I wouldn't want to be carrying it on the subway... And a combo small enough to carry wont powerful enough for band practice...
Can't anybody here read? 
300 watts and rave reviews people (and they even call it their flagship combo), and and I know I've had my head blown off by plenty of 1x12 guitar amps
300 watts and rave reviews people (and they even call it their flagship combo), and and I know I've had my head blown off by plenty of 1x12 guitar amps
egan.
daylightdies.com
Hey Marcus, I think the concern is bass requires a lot more power and air to be heard. I had an SVT 3 pro and an ampeg 4x10 for a long time and I had to run it hard to keep up with two guitar cabs and a drum kit. 300 solid state watts should be ok but it doesn't equate to what that would mean for guitar. I think you'll be ok with this, I just don't have any direct experience.
Wow, that's pretty ridiculous that you really had to push what essentially was an Ampeg half stack; fortunately though we'll be able to use the XLR out on the Markbass when there's a PA available!
And thanks wetpenny, I had forgotten about Carvin, I always liked their stuff
Going to preface this by saying that I MUCH prefer the Mark Bass tone to GK... but the GK MB112 is 1/3 the price and sounds better than the Mini IMO.
ThrashKitten
Sonic Pulse
I would suggest this... If I were to have to use a combo this would be a great choice and also in your price range... ... GK amps are the best!
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/410501.html
... GK amps are the best!http://www.fullcompass.com/product/410501.html
plague_rider
Coffee
Can't anybody here read?
Ah man, I completely missed that... if they can offer 300W through that amp then do it, I've heard some good stuff about Markbass... My experience with small amps are ones that have always had low wattage
I still love you though Plague_Rider, us forum vets have to stick together
Love you too dude... forum lovage...
