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  1. Thanks for your all thoughts and comments. Rodiovox Leeds I appreciate what you're saying. Unfortunately with time and distance to the nearest music dealer being an issue, there isn't much opportunity for trying out different rigs. But maybe the sensible thing to do would be to take my time and make a bigger effort in that direction. Woodinblack, to follow up on your questions, I don't currently have anything and use whats available in the rehearsal room and at gigs and at home just use a small practice amp or the Vox Plug-in bass guitar amp (!). Hadn't played for years, but over the last 12 months have got back into it, hence why I need an amp fairly soon. Where will I be playing? I recently played a local open air rock festival and in a few weeks have the opportunity to play in a small shop for a book launch event (would like to have the amp by then if possible). Ideally I'd like to go for a separate head and speakers but am currently on a combo budget. I live in Spain so will be paying for the amp in Euros. Cheers.
  2. Hi, I’m new to Basschat and am still finding my way around the site.. Basically I was all set to pull the trigger on a GK MB 112 200 watts, 14 Kgs €369 …….. and then the doubts set in. I'm starting to compare the GK with other amps based on reviews, characteristics, reported sound quality, wattage, weight and price, just to see if there might be something else out there. Read some reviews for the Fender Rumble 500 watt bass combo with 2 X 10" speakers, 16.56 Kg, €555 and it looks very tempting but I've never heard one live. A Luthier friend of mine reckons a bass needs a 300 watt amp minimum, as the bass sound goes everywhere, through the walls, floors etc., which explains why, when we’re approaching a venue where live music is being played, the first instrument we hear, from quite far away, is the bass. So a lot of the sound is simply lost, which adds to the argument for a more powerful amp. Best to have it under the hood as and when it's needed i.e. low volume for Jazz, medium for Blues and access to high volume for Rock gigs. Also all the reviews talk about the warm, fat bass sound the Rumble provides, especially when the Vintage button is engaged. So it certainly sounds like a very attractive option. Option 1: Go for the Fender Rumble 500 and have all the sound options and volume I’ll ever need, taking into account the extra weight and cost. Or Option 2: Go with the reliable and slightly more portable GK MB 112 with 200 watts, 14 Kgs at €369? Thanks in advance for any advice you may be able to offer.
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