Swaff Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I know this type of thread has been done before, but the results haven't really fitted my criteria, so i now ask for everyones advice. I need to get my first bass amp. It has to be at least 70 watt, and have the volume to perform in loud practises and small gigs. The more EQ and tone options the better, and the amp would be running with a Fernandes Gravity 5X and a Ashdown James Lomenzo HyperDrive Im looking to spend around £100 - £150 but can push to £200 if the amp really tickles my fancy All opinions and contributions will be much appreciated Let the posting commence!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm assuming you're looking for something with a cab rather than just a head here, and that you're happy to buy used. Ashdown might be the way to go - the Electric Blue can be had for under £200 new (and less used, obviously) or it's possible to pick up a MAG combo for under £200 secondhand. 5 band eq plus high and low switches. On the other hand you might want to snap [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18568"]this[/url] up. Very good price inc. delivery IMO. Ashdowns are a bit marmite, but I've never heard a bad word said about the Cubes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swaff Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Yer, I was looking at the Ashdown Five Fifteen, but i dont know whether to get that or to get a head this month and a cab next month, like a Warwick Profet 3.2 and an Ashdown 4x10 Cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 If cost is a primary concern, a secondhand Trace Elliot Commando 12 might be worth looking. I bought one for my daughter and sold it on recently as it was far too loud for her bedroom. They're Cheap as chips if you can find one, and you won't loose out when its time to sell it on when you upgrade. I used it for a few rehearsals when I was betwen amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshbassist Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 From what i've experienced, those Warwick ProFets are pretty quiet, considering their power ratings! Plus the decals on them are Comic Sans. COMIC SANS, FOR GOD SAKES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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