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Recommend a bass combo amp

  • 21-11-2015 11:45am
    #1
    fjon
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    I've been using an old Trace Elliot Commando 15 for the last 15 years and while I'm reasonably ok with the sound and volume I think it's time for an upgrade.

    I use it mainly for gigging in small pubs and the occasional rehearsal. I don't really change the controls on the amp too much - I have the EQ set to a sound I like and will occasionally use the "Bright" or "Bass" boosts on the amp. Other than that I will make small tone changes on my bass if needed (Fender Jazz).

    What other amps for under E500 could I consider? Size/ portability is a big issue as I don't have much storage space. I know this isn't easy with a bass amp!
    Obviously it would need to be powerful enough to work in a small venue, but I'm only an occasional "gigger" so don't need anything super powerful.


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  • #2
    martinedwards
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    I had a 100w Peavey keyboard amp.......

    that I played bass through.....

    like this......

    Picture097.jpg

    but the preamp section died.

    ah well, so I scoured eBay for a bass head that could be used with the still perfectly working speakers.......

    a piezo horn and an 18" monster

    I dared to search Trace Elliot.......

    and I find a 715SMC 150w "head" advertised.......

    now the 715SMC is not and has never been a head. it's a combo......

    but this one was the amp section which had lost it's combo, just a bare chassis......

    which cost me £50!!:toohappy:

    an hour introducing it to a pine table that had languished in the back of my school store for 5 years......

    and......

    tahdah!!!

    Picture094.jpg

    once the electronics section is removed from the peavey and the "new" head is parked on top.......

    Picture098.jpg

    I think I'll need to go to the dentist......... this combination has shaken a few fillings loose!!


  • #3
    fjon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭fjon


    Very impressive, and the head matches you bass :) Doesn't look very portable though (even though it does have wheels).


  • #4
    martinedwards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭martinedwards


    Ok, I HAVE played through a mate's trace elliot 715SMC with the original combo set up.

    still very nice!


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