Hi all,
Post no.1 for me!
As a bit of background I have played guitar for years, but I have been playing more bass as well lately - really wish I got stuck in sooner to be honest!! Fast forward to now I have joined a function band, and I am now looking for a bass amp setup for gigs and there are simply so many options so was after some recommendations. Thus far we have been rehearsing direct using my Line 6 HX stomp.
As far as my needs go, I would like something light weight. Between combos and head/cab setups, whilst I wouldn't rule out either, I do like the idea of having a small head, and be able to have flexibility with cabs. In terms of power, it will need enough oomph to sit with the band so I was guessing 500W+ for class D amps (open to advice on that front), and I would want the ability to DI as well. Music wise, it is a multi genre juke box band, including a good amount of Duran Duran type stuff, through to Abba, Sister Sledge, and Bruno Mars - so quite fun on the bass.
I was going to try to get hands on and try as many as possible, however options can be limited in what is stocked in shops, and of course I am having an eye out on the second hand market. Thus far in terms of heads I have looked at things such as the TC Electronic BH and BQ series and matching cabs. Being my first live bass rig, I wouldn't say I am looking for absolute entry level stuff, but looking for some decent solid options that come at a reasonable price if that makes sense!
Thanks in advance
Jeff