any tips on 100W combos?

[the unrepentant]

So i have a budget of probably about £200-£250, that' $400-$500 to you yanks... in your experience what 100W combo amps could make a sub bass sound to it's full potential? I have a behringer ultrabass BX1200 and it's just so muddy. I was thinking ashdown but i thought i might get the same problem. There's the Ampeg Ba115, but that's a little expensive, but i know it has a nice sound, does anyone else know of any amps with this sort of sound? Any experience with the gallien krueger backline combos? Or 100W ish laney combos? Or anything else available in the UK for £450 ($500) or less?

Thanks guys.

 

[strummer]

So i have a budget of probably about £200-£250, that' $400-$500 to you yanks... in your experience what 100W combo amps could make a sub bass sound to it's full potential? I have a behringer ultrabass BX1200 and it's just so muddy. I was thinking ashdown but i thought i might get the same problem. There's the Ampeg Ba115, but that's a little expensive, but i know it has a nice sound, does anyone else know of any amps with this sort of sound? Any experience with the gallien krueger backline combos? Or 100W ish laney combos? Or anything else available in the UK for £450 ($500) or less?

Thanks guys.

Ashdown is great, don't confuse that with what you currently have. Also, I think Ashdowns are great value in the UK!

Edit: Just saw you might spend 450 or so, then you can probably get a new MAG410-300 (that's what I think it's called), it's a little heavy but a lot of sound and plenty of power!
Edit 2: Found it... Ashdown Engineering | Bass Amplification

 

[TNT]

Un,

One of the bass amps that I have is the Ampeg you mentioned. I think "for the price" it's a great combo amp. Works well with the MM basses (again for the price!)

Also, light enough to carry and jam with (if elevated to ear level of players).

 

[MrMusashi]

have a look at gallien kruegers backline series.. think you could land the 12" for that amount

MrM

 

[RobertB]

Can't go wrong with the Fender Bassman 150W 1x15 in that price range, or 250W 2x10 for just a bit more.

 

[maddog]

Not sure it is in your price range since I don't know prices in the UK but I'd suggest looking at any of the MarkBass combos.

 

[Aussie Mark]

The 15" Hartke Kickback combos have some decent grunt on a budget

 

[the unrepentant]

1. @ strummer, i meant $450 not £450, that mag is way out of my price range, wish it wasn't!

2. yeah i still like thtat ampeg, if i can get enough money that's my primary choice

3. I can never find anywhere that stocks gallien kuregers, has anyone played one?

4. The fender bassman amps are more expensive over here.... although i could afford the rumble

I'm just looking for something really similar to that ampeg ya know? money's pretty tight right now to be honest.

 

[musflo]

Ampeg

Hello forumites, (first post here) I saw the recommendation for the Ashdown 410 and like you it is to expensive for me. So... here is another ashdown Buy Ashdown MAG C115-300 Combo Bass Amp online at Musician's Friend
I just ordered it this morning so I can't tell you how it plays or anything but there is a 15% offer on it ( Musician's Friend - Call and Save Private Sale ). Good luck

 

[theoldmiami]

I personally would avoid the GK Backline stuff and the Fender amps. I've had a Fender 100watt amp, but it really is for players who aren't concerned with their tone.

Go with the Ampeg. I'm sure you could find a good deal on a used Ampeg combo. Does the UK have craigslist? It's the way to go!

 

[the unrepentant]

Hello forumites, (first post here) I saw the recommendation for the Ashdown 410 and like you it is to expensive for me. So... here is another ashdown Buy Ashdown MAG C115-300 Combo Bass Amp online at Musician's Friend
I just ordered it this morning so I can't tell you how it plays or anything but there is a 15% offer on it ( Musician's Friend - Call and Save Private Sale ). Good luck

I'm from the UK mate, MF don't ship here, thanks anyway mate.

Also i think the UK might have craigslist, i'll check it out, cheers.

 

[fly]

4. The fender bassman amps are more expensive over here.... although i could afford the rumble

I'm just looking for something really similar to that ampeg ya know? money's pretty tight right now to be honest.

dude.........i have the Fender Rumble 100.........nice big 15" in it.........great sound.


i run it w/ my Ampeg BA 210 SP


i paid under $500 for each one...........both on there own sound great too.

they're a bit on the heavy side though


good luck in your hunt

 

[strummer]

1. @ strummer, i meant $450 not £450, that mag is way out of my price range, wish it wasn't!

2. yeah i still like thtat ampeg, if i can get enough money that's my primary choice

3. I can never find anywhere that stocks gallien kuregers, has anyone played one?

4. The fender bassman amps are more expensive over here.... although i could afford the rumble

I'm just looking for something really similar to that ampeg ya know? money's pretty tight right now to be honest.

Man, you should be able to find a used Ashdown combo like the one I suggested (or the brother 115) or maybe a smaller Ashdown combo, they are great and pricing in the UK should be decent?
The Five Fifteen is about £150 HERE in sweden, so it should be a real great catch for you. 100 watts just like you asked for, and some dosh saved for future amplification.

 

[the unrepentant]

Hmm, i may have to try a fender rumble out again, i had a quick go on one when i bought my tobias, but i played with the bass more than the amp...

Also i know The five fifteen is pretty cheap, but i already have a cheap behringer, looking for some quality this time ya know? I'm definately bearing ashdown in mind though, i do like them, particularly how they look.

 

[Dead-Eye]

I'm looking for something in that price range too...what do people think of the SWR LA series?

 

[danno]

Ampeg B100R

new or used

 

[boristhespider7]

The Carvin amps offer great power and features for the money and sound awesome with Sterlings and SRs.

 

[pepperman]

I'm a big Tech21 fan. They have the Landmark 60 and Landmark 120 combo amps. The big draw here is the SansAmp DI built-in. You can go straight to the mixing board from the DI and use the amp itself as a monitor. For your application, I'd look at the 120. Don't know how much they'd be in the UK, though. I've got a Landmark 300 head and I love it!

 

[scowboy]

Check out the Eden N Series. They are priced right and sound great.

Eden N Series Amplifiers

 

[Kristopher]

Ampeg B100R

new or used

+1
I use this and I like it a lot. You can find them used at a decent price if you're lucky.