just sold my half stack and now i need recordable amps.

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so i just sold my half stack for some dough.
therefore i have about 500 bucks to buy a guitar amp that can be versatile enough for my small home studio.

im thinkin some vox products.

with this money (if possible)

i would also like to buy a bass and bass amp.

i know i cant get this all with 500, but what are some suggestions for me?

i was thinking vox pathfinders, like 30 watt or so

behinger bass amp

and bass is up in the air.

suggestions would be great, thanks!
 
if this is for recording hunt around for an old tube fender (twin, princeton, delux, deville..) and and a countryman DI for the bass.
 
I'm a bassist, but the only 2 guitar amp to catch my ear are:
1. Fender Super Reverb
2. Roland Stereo Chorus





















































What this has to do with your question... I have no idea. Sorry.
 
The AD30 is a good call. However, for a bass amp I'd recommend . . . well, actually, I'd recommend anything at all over the Behringer bass amp that you mentioned earlier. Look for a used Peavey or Fender. There are zillions of them out there, so you've got a pretty good chance of finding one cheaply. They will last a lot longer than the Behringer, and will sound much better. Have more trade-in value down the road, too.

Another possibility would be to look for a relatively clean bass amp that has a 12" speaker and an effects loop (like one of the cheaper SWRs, for example), and get a modeler (such as the Vox Tonelab) and jack it into the bass amp through the effects return jack to amplify your guitar signal. Remember that you can amplify a guitar through a bass amp without any problem (you just how to figure out how to make it sound good), but if you try to play a bass through a cheap guitar amp, you will almost certainly fry your speaker. A cheap keyboard amp will do this, too, such as the Peavey KB series, which will do a great job as a bass amp, AND should be able to amplify a signal accurately enough that you should be able to use a modeler for your guitar signal. (Just don't get one with a 15".) This way, you're only paying for ONE amplifier and speaker, and you're using the preamp section to differentiate between the guitar and the bass amp.

Just another idea to consider.
 
i've got a Vox Pathfinder 15 and a silverface Fender Champ, and between the two of them (and a couple different guitars), i have a HUGE variety of tones at my disposal. when i gig with em, i put a 57 in front and run it through FOH, or use one of em to power a 4x10 (which they'll both do easily).

in fact, just about the only sound i don't have is the extreme metal "chugga" sound that you'd get from a mesa. and i really don't have a need for that tone anyway.

i second the recommendation for a Countryman DI for the bass. I love mine, and it's got a great tone. it's also great for copping country licks with my tele when run DI--it's given it a twang i've never heard before. :D

i've also got a newfound love for the m-audio Tampa as a bass DI.....i laid down a very thick and smooth bassline on a track last night using it. so far i've been very happy with that little box.

i wouldn't bother with a bass amp unless you're going to be gigging as a bassist.....


suffice it to say, you can spend $300 on a couple small amps and get a variety of tones.....and have enough left over for a pawnshop guitar.


cheers,
wade
 
I am not much of a bass player, but I use the GK RC 200 head i have as a preamp when not plugged into the cabinet and I like the tone i get with that pretty well. Perhaps something like that as an incrimental step (then get a speaker cab later i suppose) might be an option.

Daav
 
Outlaws said:
The Vox AD30 or 50 will be a great place to start. My friend has the 30 and it sounds great.
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I'll second that!

Just make sure to mic it, don't go direct.

The AC30 and Mesa Boogie settings are very, very nice! :)
 
A J-Bass might be good for you, depending on how much you're willing to spend on top of the $500 you got for your half stack. That kind of money won't get you a bass, bass amp, and guitar amp unless you're buying from a friend.
 
so heres whta im getting so far,

vox ad30.... $230

olp bass.... $230

bass amp...?

ill figure it out how to get more money for an amp.
 
oh_the_blood said:
so heres whta im getting so far,

vox ad30.... $230

olp bass.... $230

bass amp...?

ill figure it out how to get more money for an amp.
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If this is just for recording, you don't need a bass amp. A simple DI box, even a cheap one, can provide good sound. ART makes one that is under a hundred dollars and is supposed to be great. You might want to look into that, as most bass guitars are recorded direct input (DI) as opposed to mic'ing a bass amp.
 
you'll need a mic for the guitar...

a Sans Amp Bass Driver DI is very nice for DI Bass... can be found for less than $100 on Ebay
 
i want an amp though.

it may be just for recording, but just in case i play live shows n what not.
 
The bassist in my band uses the Sansamp Bass Driver direct into the board at gigs. Sounds better than any cheap bass amp you will find. And DI is always a major plus when recording bass.
 
What style of music? I didn't read all the post but skimming I didn't see this question asked.
 
I would recomend the Carvin Legacy...... I have used that recording and it gives me the BEST tone I have ever recorded w/ guitar. The only thing that you might not like about it is that it is very clean and crisp..... soo if your a sloppy player or mabe you dont think so, It will show you how sloppy you are..... So it kinda has an advantage to help you get better....As far as recording, I think the best amp I have heard.......
 
i just got the ad50 for 330 after tax at guitar center,
so i have limited funds, but im thinking of buying the olp bass at guitar center in a few days if i can come up with the dough
then a bass amp.

i dont want a di, because then ill need myr ecorder to play it, i want an amp.
 
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