mr zed Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) I've been looking for a small, lightweight combo to use with my double bass. I had a Markbass CMD121P, Minimark 802, Gallien Krueger MB112 on my shortlist as well as anything 'interesting' i.e. Phil Jones Bass, AER etc. I went to Promenade Music on Saturday to try a couple out. The had an AER Amp 2 in. My God - what a great amp. Bit more than I wanted to pay and a little heavier than I was looking for but once you hear something that sounds just right, nothing else will do. Absolutely over the moon with it. It's loud.....no, it's VERY loud, and it remains clear even when pushed hard. Sounds great with my electric basses too. Edited January 16, 2019 by mr zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 They really are a great gigging combo and a step above the Markbass CMD121P combo that I previously owned. Of course the initial cost is high but you soon forget it when you hear it on a gig. Frank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 AER make the best combos for double bass there are, full stop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjos Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 I have an Amp Three and it's in a class all of its own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzjames Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Amp one owner here. Enjoy, they are great combos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Just used the Amp 2 in a rehearsal room with my indie/rock covers band at gigging volume to see if it would sit in the mix OK. Gain 1/3rd of the way up, volume the same. Easily coped. Sat in the mix well. It was very clear and punchy. This thing amplifies the natural sound of the instrument (I was using my Rickenbacker 4003s). Very very impressed indeed. This may take the place of my go to rig which is a Genz Benz STL 9.0 and a Bergantino HD210. Very similar transparent sounds to each other. Stoked! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Photos added to first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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