gavin.bass78 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) hi i,m looking to get a new amp and need help . i have a budget of £200-250 i,m looking at second hand and have a shortlist off ampeg ba115 hp trace elliot 715 smc 150 ashdown c210t mag 300 or ampeg svt micro head and a cab i,m looking at 150w to 300w and should i go for 15inch or 2-10inch I,m thinking of starting a band and i,ll need enough power for small gigs i like playing. rock funk and little jazz. can you help thanks gav Edited April 23, 2013 by gavin.bass78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I`ve used the Ampeg at a gig, and I found it was no way loud enough for use in a full band. Very annoying, as I like Ampeg. Out of those listed, I`d go for the Trace - our other bassist has a 150 watt TE amp and it`s very loud - no problems in a band setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I know it's unfashionable, but Peavey stuff is awesome. See if you can find a TKO or TNT combo over 250w. Yeah they look a bit 80's and clunky, but loud as hell and sound just fine. That'll keep you going for ages! And you'll have change for a nice set of decent strings Out of those on the list, I would also go for the Trace. Same as Peavey; excellent build quality, sounds great and will just keep on going! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'd add Hartke to your list. Try to add to your budget. Another £100 will get you so much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsgbass Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1366711547' post='2056191'] I'd add Hartke to your list. Try to add to your budget. Another £100 will get you so much more. [/quote] Very good advice on the Hartke line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'd go with the 1x15 trace Elliot. It's heavy but you'll know why when you play it. Will most definitely punch through the mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Agree with the choice of the TE if you don't have back problems (cos you will have soon afterwards)...the only drawback with TE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 At this point I'm just going to say +1 to what everyone else has said (except Lozz's bit about the Ampeg, but only because I've never tried one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 You should get a second hand Ampeg PF for that, great amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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