Smash Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi, I need a tiny practice amp, has to be around 5kg, be good quality and have a fairly small footprint as I will be carrying it in a backpack. My options are: Roland Bass Cube RX - Cheap but not sure if it will be loud or good enough Markbass Micromark - Love this size and Markbass tone but expensive Genz Benz Shuttle 3.0-8T - Will have the best sound and be able to use the head with other cabs but again expensive. I like all of the above but cannot decide, has to be able to play with one guitar with pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I've got a micro cube and it's fine to practice with. Obviously not earth shattering but great fun - can do batteries as well for the odd busk/quiet session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I have a little Kustom 16w practice amp that is great fun. I think there is a lot of choice on the market these days & its harder to go wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifi2112 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I've got an Eden Nemesis N8 I don't really use .. £100 [url="http://news.harmony-central.com/Product-news/Eden-Nemesis-N8.html"]http://news.harmony-central.com/Product-ne...Nemesis-N8.html[/url] Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys but aren't the models you mentioned practice amps not tiny amps, I want something around 5kg has something no bigger than 30cm cubed to fit in a back pack. Edited November 26, 2009 by Smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 i have the Shuttle 3.0-10T combo and it is great as a preactice amp but it does sooooooooooooo much more as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='sk8' post='665904' date='Nov 26 2009, 08:54 AM']i have the Shuttle 3.0-10T combo and it is great as a preactice amp but it does sooooooooooooo much more as well [/quote] Yeah I am really tempted by these, as I like the option of adding another cab if needed for a small gig... trouble is the 8 and the 10 are roughly the same price but the size is quite a bit different and think the 10 maybe hard to stick in a back pack because of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I have a Roland Bass Cube RX and I really like it for practice. I tried a couple of others (can't remember which now!?!) and they were really cr*p with the low B on a 5 string, but the Roland is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='Smash' post='665917' date='Nov 26 2009, 09:04 AM']Yeah I am really tempted by these, as I like the option of adding another cab if needed for a small gig... trouble is the 8 and the 10 are roughly the same price but the size is quite a bit different and think the 10 maybe hard to stick in a back pack because of this.[/quote] i remeber the GB guys on TB saying if size is THE most important factor go for the 8 if not go for the 10. There are both awesome and cute in a bite your hand of type of way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='sk8' post='666038' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:18 AM']i remeber the GB guys on TB saying if size is THE most important factor go for the 8 if not go for the 10. There are both awesome and cute in a bite your hand of type of way!![/quote] I am warming to these alot, what I am thinking though is adding a 1x15 cab for med size gigs wonder how the 8 would sound with a 15? as it would be nice to push a few highs out ove the 15" cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I'd suggest a used GK Microbass combo - they really are small and pretty light and can gig very well (with DI). Can't really go wrong with one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='Smash' post='666048' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:26 AM']I am warming to these alot, what I am thinking though is adding a 1x15 cab for med size gigs wonder how the 8 would sound with a 15? as it would be nice to push a few highs out ove the 15" cab.[/quote] i used the 10 with a 12 under it and it was fine. If you can try it before you buy but i don't see why it wouldn't work. The 3.0 at 4 ohms really is a different animal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='BassBod' post='666049' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:28 AM']I'd suggest a used GK Microbass combo - they really are small and pretty light and can gig very well (with DI). Can't really go wrong with one?[/quote] I had one for a few years, still a tad too heavy to lug in the bag, even though it sounded nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='sk8' post='666051' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:30 AM']i used the 10 with a 12 under it and it was fine. If you can try it before you buy but i don't see why it wouldn't work. The 3.0 at 4 ohms really is a different animal[/quote] so with the full 4ohm load it really opens up then, just checking the cab ratings 8" 175w 95db and the 10" 2002 97db just as if adding a 15" I would want a near match, hmmm now to do the maths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 at 4 ohms it really does open up. the 8 is just soooooooooooooooo tiny. its is only a 300 watt amp but within its limits i don't think it can be beaten. Thinking about it i used the 10 with a compact which is a 15 and it was fine. Do it, do it, do it, do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='sk8' post='666079' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:45 AM']at 4 ohms it really does open up. the 8 is just soooooooooooooooo tiny. its is only a 300 watt amp but within its limits i don't think it can be beaten. Thinking about it i used the 10 with a compact which is a 15 and it was fine. Do it, do it, do it, do it [/quote] haha well looks like I might well be joining you if I shift a couple of basses... the BF compact is exactly what I wanted to pair it with too, did it sound ok then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='Smash' post='666094' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:59 AM']haha well looks like I might well be joining you if I shift a couple of basses... the BF compact is exactly what I wanted to pair it with too, did it sound ok then?[/quote]okay yes, brilliant no, but that could be just my experience the Compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 [quote name='sk8' post='666116' date='Nov 26 2009, 12:08 PM']okay yes, brilliant no, but that could be just my experience the Compact.[/quote] Hmm could be back to the drawing board then.... not sure if 175 watts GB 3.0 through a compact would work that well, think it needs to be pushed. I do however have an MB LMK but then I am not sure how well the 8" GB cab would be with the MB head and Compact cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I'm just not a fan of the compact, thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 it drove a laney 410 and 115 stack with no problems at practice the other night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Just to end this thread I bought a Roland Cube RX, I must admit it is such an excellent bedroom amp, shocked how nice it sounds and that makes me have a few hundred pounds left in my pocket which no doubt will be heading towards Mr Clabber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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