DaveMuadDib Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) Hey there people, this is my first proper post here! Ok, here's my dilemma. My gigging amp is usually in storage somewhere far away from me, and when I practice at home, I usually either play unplugged (ehh) or through a Marshall pocket amp (bleh). When playing along with a CD or Backing Track, it's almost always a horrible experience. Now, my birthday is just a couple of weeks away, and I'm thinking about asking for a nice practice amp. I don't want anything too fancy, just a nice modestly priced little 10/15 watt'er would do me fine. But there are so many options out there... my only requirement is that it amplifies my signal and it sounds decent, but I'd be open to other suggestions. My only real thought at the moment is the Laney RB-1, which seems cheap and decent enough, though I haven't tried one out yet. What would you guys recommend? Thanks! -Dave Edited January 23, 2008 by Dave_MuadDib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Peavey Max 126... 10 Watts into 6.5" speaker... has headphone out and CD/MP3 input... [url="http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/action/detail/item/114539/MAX®%20126.cfm"]http://www.peavey.com/products/browse.cfm/...AX®%20126.cfm[/url] That's what I currently have... does the practice job in the flat fine. although I'm currently looking now in the 30 Watt range to fill the capacity gap between my Peavey, too small for Church and my Laney RB6, too darn big and heavy too boot... I'd also look at the baby Marshall... [url="http://marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=MB15"]http://marshallamps.com/product.asp?productCode=MB15[/url] bit more expensive than the baby Peavey... £70 in shop vs £50 but you are looking at 15 watts there in an 8" speaker and a built in compressor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Peavy Microbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildman Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 [quote name='Buzz' post='126259' date='Jan 23 2008, 04:40 PM']Peavy Microbass.[/quote] Might be selling mine soon, see my request for help further up. Its a wonderful practice amp, ideal for practice at wife friendly volumes. I'm rehearsing with my band in central london and it doesnt cut it with two load guitarists and a drummer so I need something thats small, portable and loud enough to be heard amongst the egomaniacs that I'm playing with ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I know it's the sort of thing that doesn't crop up much, but mine's an old SWR Redhead 2x10 combo. So maybe worth looking out for an old "quality" small gig amp rather than a new tiny practice amp. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I agree with the above. A quality used amp would be my preference too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMuadDib Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 In the end, I've gone for a Kustom KBA-10, which I found to be nice and cheap, very sturdy, and surprisingly powerful and nice-sounding! Cheers for the advice though guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 [i]Dave[/i] Muad Dib? Shouldn't your name be Paul? Good luck with the Kustom. Just don't get any sand in it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMuadDib Posted January 25, 2008 Author Share Posted January 25, 2008 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='127521' date='Jan 25 2008, 07:28 AM'][i]Dave[/i] Muad Dib? Shouldn't your name be Paul? Good luck with the Kustom. Just don't get any sand in it!![/quote] haha, I'm glad someone gets it! Thanks man, and no prizes for guessing what my favourite book is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Praise be to Shai Hulud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMuadDib Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 [quote name='Wil' post='127655' date='Jan 25 2008, 12:01 PM']Praise be to Shai Hulud![/quote] I must not buy more gear, more gear is the bank killer... I see you're from Bristol man, I'm heading down there on Sunday for some Henry Rollins spoken word! Should be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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