need help picking

buliwyf · Not So Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 8

well I have about 1k to spend (id prefer to spend less than that but thats my max) and I want to get an amp Id be happy with for a long time to come, I was looking at these

http://www.samash.com/catalog/search.asp?BrandID=1349&DepartmentID=0&CategoryID=136&SearchPhrase=&Search_Type=SEARCH&ovchn=GGL&ovcpn=Brand+Names+Fender+Generics&ovcrn=&ovtac=PPC&gclid=CMzpw8ny6IcCFQsEHgodpm8WlA

but I really dont know much any help is appreciated

Greasy Lil · Kitten Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 129 Location: UK

That page list has amps from 15 watts to 250 watts. What are you after ?

If you're looking for something in the middle, I know quite a few people ( good players too ) who raved about the Roland Cube 100.
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buliwyf · Not So Newbie Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 8

well I have an amp to practice with already, I guess I want one I can use anyhwhere else (with good quality) I was under the impression you should get the most watts possible

Ankhanu · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:09 am Post subject:

Wattage and volume aren't neccessarily heavily linked.
True, you can get high volume out of high watt amps, but, there's a difference between potential output and percieved volume. Your speakers (quality, number and size), impedance, and all the rest will have a great effect on percieved volume, and higher perceived volumes may be achieved with lower wattage amps with the right setups.
Also wattage ratings and output differ somewhat between tube and solid state amps.

My suggestion is to find something that gives a tone you prefer. Volume can be increased, if needed, for shows through DIs, micing the cabinet, etc.
Play around with a variety of amps (combos, head/cabs) and find what makes the best sound for the best price. Volume should be a secondary concern.

For the cash you have available you should be able to pull together a decent setup. Not neccessarily top of the line, but pretty good none-the-less.
I don't actually know much about bass amplification, so take what I say with a grain of salt :) I'm playing through a Yorkville 200B (200W solid state, 15" combo), which I bought for under $300. I've never had to turn it up past 3 for gigs and I can dial in a decent sound; though it's not very good for home playing, the minimum volume is still a little loud while getting an ok sound.