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Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 2:36 am
by Minty Phresh
Hey, I don't know if this is the right place to ask but I really need an amp head, I don't know any of the specifics for this head, but it needs to be loud, and somewhat affordable, like 400-500
Any reply is most appreciated
Thanks
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 2:39 am
by bubstance
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Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 3:27 am
by CaptainWampum
Find a used ashdown ABM EVO head. I got mine for $450, and it's loud as hell. Great tones too. Can't recommend highly enough.
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 5:14 am
by theavondon
Buy a Tronograpic Rusty Box and find a cheap 200w power amp on CL. BOOM instant amazing amp with room to grow. Need more power? Bigger power amp! More cabs!
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 12:04 pm
by Joe Gress
GK 700 RB-II or GK 1001 RB-II
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 12:26 pm
by counterdestroy
bubstance wrote:Hartke 3500
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 12:30 pm
by Achtane
counterdestroy wrote:bubstance wrote:Hartke 3500
They can be had for very cheap, I got mine for $250 shipped but I know they can go for 150-200. Easy to get loud and nicely tweakable but if you're looking for any kind of dirt, you're gonna have to provide that with a pedal.
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 2:47 pm
by mathias
I like Ampegs
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 3:26 pm
by CaptainWampum
mathias wrote:I like Ampegs
Their solid state stuff sucks and their tube stuff is way outta his (and my) range. But I do too.
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 6:13 pm
by Baxandall
That Hartke is dah tits. But not all of their stuff is so beware. I'd suggest looking into a used Genz Benz Shuttle 6 head too. If you're running an efficient 4ohm cab it will amaze you with tone and volume.
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 6:16 pm
by bob the r0bot
am I the only person who likes their bass out of guitar amps or p.a.s?
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 6:38 pm
by sutarappa
Joe Gress wrote:GK 700 RB-II or GK 1001 RB-II
I think GK has some of the best bangs for buck for flexibility and performance. The 1001RB-II will make an 8x10
roar if desired and can be found nicely used in your price range.
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:23 pm
by CaptainWampum
bob the r0bot wrote:am I the only person who likes their bass out of guitar amps or p.a.s?
J.J. Burnel pulled it off, but I don't like breaking my stuff.
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 7:29 pm
by foomanfat
bubstance wrote:Hartke 3500
I, too, will get behind this. I have the HA2000 and it's a dec amp, for sure.
It was my main jams until I got my Mesa.
Re: Bass amp heads
Posted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:04 pm
by futuresailors
I fuckin love this thing for teh cheepz:
only 600 watts though...