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bri · February 27th, 2005, 12:58 PM

a practice bass amp. My wife shocked me the other day by saying wants to learn bass. I understand you can't run a bass thru a guitar amp so I want to shop for something reasonable. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Brian

Caper · February 27th, 2005, 03:37 PM

Brian, I picked up a mint used Yorkville 50 W for my son. I found it in a pawn shop for $150 Cdn taxes in. The new ones go for $449 + tx. A relative who plays bass was impressed with it.

e-merlin · February 27th, 2005, 06:13 PM

My daughter just started playing electric at home in addition to playing a "real" bass in the school orchestra. I bought her a nice used Peavey Minx 110. It's a 35 watt solid state amp with a 10" speaker. It sounds pretty good. I paid $90 for it. New ones retail for $299.

Ptrallan01 · February 27th, 2005, 06:42 PM

I have an LA 15 good sound about $300 new don't know used price. About 45lbs though you may want to look for the LA10 or an older used Gallien-Kruger MB100. It is solid state with contour, high boost, built in compression, sustain, xlr out, etc. Has a 12 inch speaker and I can carry that in one hand my bass in the other. Loud enough to be heard light enough to be carried by a woman with no problems. Also sounds ok for guitar, particularly acoustic guitar.

Peter

Bluesbob · February 27th, 2005, 06:43 PM

A Fender Bassman? If she doesn't stick with it, you get a great guitar amp. Even if she does stick with it, she'll eventually need something better (for bass). Plus you get a bass player. You can't lose!

bri · March 1st, 2005, 12:08 AM

folks. I'll have to cruise the music stores and see what's out there.
Brian

February 27th, 2005, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
bri Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 68 Posts: 455	Need suggestions for... a practice bass amp. My wife shocked me the other day by saying wants to learn bass. I understand you can't run a bass thru a guitar amp so I want to shop for something reasonable. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Brian

February 27th, 2005, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ptrallan01 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 571 3 Photos	swr la series I have an LA 15 good sound about $300 new don't know used price. About 45lbs though you may want to look for the LA10 or an older used Gallien-Kruger MB100. It is solid state with contour, high boost, built in compression, sustain, xlr out, etc. Has a 12 inch speaker and I can carry that in one hand my bass in the other. Loud enough to be heard light enough to be carried by a woman with no problems. Also sounds ok for guitar, particularly acoustic guitar. Peter

February 27th, 2005, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bluesbob Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: East Suffolk L.I. Posts: 1,073 20 Photos	How bout... A Fender Bassman? If she doesn't stick with it, you get a great guitar amp. Even if she does stick with it, she'll eventually need something better (for bass). Plus you get a bass player. You can't lose! __________________ What, me worry?

March 1st, 2005, 12:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
bri Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 68 Posts: 455	Thanks for your input... folks. I'll have to cruise the music stores and see what's out there. Brian

February 27th, 2005, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Caper Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,169 7 Photos	Brian, I picked up a mint used Yorkville 50 W for my son. I found it in a pawn shop for $150 Cdn taxes in. The new ones go for $449 + tx. A relative who plays bass was impressed with it.