DazBoot88 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Hi people, i'm in need of an inexpensive portable bass amp that will be good enough for gigging. I'm looking to spend roughly between £200-£300 and would preferably be after something that will give a nice warm sound. Any help would be much appreciated and if this post has been done before then i apologise. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Just an amp or a combo? If it's just an amp, then try & stretch to get a Markbass LMII. They're @ £300-350 s/h. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 (edited) If you're after a combo I recommend the Ashdown EB line. They're 180 watts, which is loud enough for most gigs, they're light, have a built in compressor and come with 12" or 15" speakers. Mine has been very reliable and keeps up with even noisy drummers. You'll find them new for well under £300 which is great value for money. Here's a review [url="http://www.guitarmagazine.co.uk/reviews.php?r=0da0f21d-1d7b-11e0-935e-002215530376"]http://www.guitarmagazine.co.uk/reviews.ph...5e-002215530376[/url] Edited April 29, 2011 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 A good old Peavey TNT still makes a nice noise if the speakers still in one piece for not a lot of dosh too Surprisingly versatile for a 1x15 speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBoot88 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Share Posted May 1, 2011 Cheers for the advice guys, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Im in this boat too. Really want a combo so I dont have to lug the DOOM that is my 1350w SVT rig around to tiny pubs! Was looking at the TE Commandos... they seem to be perfect for what I need. Looking to spend £120ish secondhand, any recommendations would be entertained! Im an Ampeg chap at heart but had TE stuff before and loved it if that helps people dig what sound im looking for. Edited May 1, 2011 by Stag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankai Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 If you're able to spend a bit more have a look at the Ibanez Promethean. I was going to get one but then I decided to go down the orange route instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Ive heard a great many good things about them but not sure I could stretch to the cost... expect the 15in version would be about £200ish second hand... and I dont remember seeing one on here secondhand (must be cos they're good! lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Warm, portable, small pub gigs at the price you quote - Ashdown EB180-12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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