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Whats a good bass amp/rig?
Does the same tube vs solid state war apply to bass amps as well?
Whats a good starter amp?
Thanks,
BN
For my money all around, it's the Ampeg B100R. It's
solid state, but many people swear they can't tell the
difference. The tube thing does apply...seemingly to
a lesser degree than guitar, though I wouldn't really
know because I've only played through solid state bass
amps.
Anyway, the Ampeg B100R will run you around $500, 100
watts, single 15" speaker, has great vintage tone.
It's loud enough for little gigs too. It's big enough
to not be real easy to tote around, but it's not a
huge hassle. Go ask this question on the bass forum
of the FDP and I promise you have the replies will be
for this combo.
Richard
--- Brian Neal <> wrote:
> Okay... :)
>
> Whats a good bass amp/rig?
>
> Does the same tube vs solid state war apply to bass
> amps as well?
>
> Whats a good starter amp?
>
> Thanks,
>
> BN
>
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Brian:
The bass is a fine and noble instrument, and its
amplification needs are similar to guitar however:
1. bass usually requires double the "watt power" to produce
the same volume level as guitar amp. ie: 200 wats bass =
100 watts guitar
2. bass tones sound better through tubes, however bass
tones usually require a more limited distortion tolerance
than guitar tones.
3. solid state or MOSFET bass amps are usually less
expensive than tube models.
4. makers of good tube bass amps: ampeg, sunn, mesa, fender
5. there are many many makers of bass solid state: fender,
ampeg, sunn, etc etc.
6. I would try to find an old fender bassman, or an old
ampeg combo....those two would be ideal for surf tones.
good luck
dave p
--- Brian Neal <> wrote:
> Okay... :)
>
> Whats a good bass amp/rig?
>
> Does the same tube vs solid state war apply to bass amps
> as well?
>
> Whats a good starter amp?
>
> Thanks,
>
> BN
>
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