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Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:11 pm
by Helter
Alright dudes so I have a problem. I recently got a bass :yay: , I don't know anything about bass amps. ANYTHING. I need a cheap, like dirt cheap ($100-$250 MAX) bass head, preferably a head anyway. The only thing I want is clean super sexy clean tones. Oh, and looking for used to so that would be $250 max used prices. Thanks and I appreciate any and all responses because this is a uncharted territory for me.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:16 pm
by Achtane
You should be able to get a Hartke HA3500 in the $200-250 range, maybe cheaper. Stupid loud and doesn't get dirty without pedals, plus those fancy light-up EQ sliders.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:22 pm
by Helter
Ah cool, couldn't find to many mic'd up videos on youtube but it looks like a definate candidate. There is also loads of them for $200 on gc!

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:28 pm
by Moustache_Bash
An old GK 400rb

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:31 pm
by Ashahalasin
Got myself a Hartke HA3500. I'd recommend it, does what I need it to nicely.

Sounds phat with a Moog running through it or a fuzz'd up bass.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:33 pm
by Helter
As far as what I'll be using it seriously for is basically just root notes and like background noise as far as recording but I would of course (and will most often) like to fuck around with fuzz, etc.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:39 pm
by zRobertez
I used to have an Acoustic B200 but they make a version that's just the head. I'm not sure if they are under $200 but they were pretty nice.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:44 pm
by Helter
The B200 is actually dirt cheap but I'm really liking the hartke so far.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:28 pm
by insubordination
After my band plays it's last show Friday I'll sell you my Sunn Concert Bass for like...$250, plus shipping. That gets damn loud and clean for 200 watts.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:03 pm
by Helter
Dude you have a deal if I can get cash by then. Which I probably can!

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:13 pm
by insubordination
Excellent. Just let me know. It's getting sold either way, so you have dibs until I hear otherwise!

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:23 pm
by Helter
Alright man I'll get back to you because I need to sell some stuff and what not.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:58 pm
by theavondon
Wait, what? Concert bass?

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:28 pm
by CaptainWampum
Moustache_Bash wrote:An old GK 400rb


This, without question.

Re: Super Clean, Super Cheap!, Bass heads.

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:52 am
by Gearmond
addint to the hartke love. they sound nice and the controls are basically perfect.