bongolation
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Read the post; the current chrome grille. Like this.frankieballsss said:
They haven't had the black grille in a long time. I have no idea why MF and other online dealers don't update their pictures.
They haven't had the black grille in a long time. I have no idea why MF and other online dealers don't update their pictures.
capnkid
Optimus Prime
What about peavey. Tommy Shannon used it, you know SRV's bass player.
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mick maggot
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bass amp
my advice is stay away from combo amps if you ever plan on playing with anyone. you will aways be disapointed. for bass always get the biggest and best you can. power is everything! i use an ampeg svt 2 pro and and 8x10 bass cab. thats they way to go. i know its alot of cash but you will always be happy. well till you have to move it that is.
my advice is stay away from combo amps if you ever plan on playing with anyone. you will aways be disapointed. for bass always get the biggest and best you can. power is everything! i use an ampeg svt 2 pro and and 8x10 bass cab. thats they way to go. i know its alot of cash but you will always be happy. well till you have to move it that is.
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James Hart
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Ashdown or Peavey if you are looking giggable and cheap. I owned a couple MAG series combos from Ashdown that had killer tone and were about $350 each off eBay (Mag Mon 12-200).
Get something close to 200 watts minimum, make sure it can run an external speaker WITH the internal. that way you can at least add a second cabinet to it.
Get something close to 200 watts minimum, make sure it can run an external speaker WITH the internal. that way you can at least add a second cabinet to it.
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jdavidb
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I've had a Genz-Benz M Line 200 with 1 12" for a few years now. I think it cost a total of $460... it had to be shipped to me from Virginia to Georgia. I love it, but having a combo or an amp like this isn't necessary for recording. I'd definitely trust it for gigs. They make fine extention cabinets if you want to add more 12's or whatever to look more impressive on stage. It's got direct out, so it'll most likely be going directly into the house's board.
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astoebe
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capnkid said:
yeah, actually while peavey stuff is seriously durable, i have never really like the sound quality....but not too long ago i played with a bassist using some kind of Peavey TKO bass amp i think? (although i could be wrong, i don't really remember that well) with an average bass guitar and was very impressed by the sound. you can find those used all over the place
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metalj
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i would second the idea of checking out Hartke. Especially the Kickback series. the 15 incher is a very loud and clear for 120 watts and will work with any band setting you need it for. Believe me i had to use one at a show when my other broke down, and i could not believe how freaking good and loud it sounded. this was in a very large indoor stadium where the sound just drops 5 feet from your amp on a pro size stage, and i could hear it just fine way back by the drums. hard to believe i know, but its all true. i might add now that i think about it, i was also using a sansamp bass driver straight into the front end of the combo, but that would not effect the amplitude that much, tone yes, but not pure power and clairity.
I believe smaller is better in the bass category. Use the the thousands of watts in the PA to deliver your sound to the audience. Keep your stage volume down so your band can have a better stage mix, and just enough volume on stage so you and your drummer can hear well enough. IF one of your band members needs more bass, tell them to use their monitors.
You'll gain the respect of just about every sound tech you play for and he'll do more for you in making you sound great to the audience which is what counts right ?? Instead fighting your stage volume.
good luck. oh yeah here is a link only $500 like you wanted.
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--HTKKB15
I believe smaller is better in the bass category. Use the the thousands of watts in the PA to deliver your sound to the audience. Keep your stage volume down so your band can have a better stage mix, and just enough volume on stage so you and your drummer can hear well enough. IF one of your band members needs more bass, tell them to use their monitors.
You'll gain the respect of just about every sound tech you play for and he'll do more for you in making you sound great to the audience which is what counts right ?? Instead fighting your stage volume.
good luck. oh yeah here is a link only $500 like you wanted.
http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--HTKKB15
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Soul Coming
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I'd check out the Fender Rumble series as well. I just bought the Rumble 100, which has all the features of the Behringer 120 watt job, minus 20 watts but sounds WAY better. I was considering one or the other. The Rumble 100 is going for about $300, but I scored it for $250 new at a Christmas sale. The Rumble 60 is about $250, and I'd go with either before the Behringer, because I played them side by side and prefer the Rumble stuff. Maybe some others who'll disagree, but I sat and played them side by side and saw a BIG difference in tone, played with a starter model bass.