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Busking.

  • 09-04-2010 1:48am
    #1
    janja93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭


    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a cheap battery powered amp for an electric bass that would be suitable for busking?

    What wattage would be needed?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Fingers Mcginty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,573 ✭✭✭Fingers Mcginty


    How many people would you be playing with?


  • #3
    Strings.ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 253 ✭✭Strings.ie


    janja93 wrote: »
    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a cheap battery powered amp for an electric bass that would be suitable for busking?

    What wattage would be needed?

    Thanks.

    We have been trying to source this type of product for ages. All we have been able to find is little clip-on belt type amps. I did come across a 10/15w battery powered amp which was perfect but no longer manufactured.

    If anyone knows of any please let me know.


  • #4
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    The Roland Microcube Bass RX should do the trick.

    http://www.thomann.de/ie/roland_micro_cube_bass_rx.htm

    :)


  • #5
    bradyc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭bradyc


    Roland Ireland, if you use to use this forum, please contact hello@boards.ie

    -feylya


  • #6
    cython
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭cython


    I don't have much experience, but there was a group of us borrowed this amp (I'm reasonably certain, anyway!) for busking with a bass that seemed decent.

    I know it's marked as a guitar amp, but we borrowed it from a guy who uses it for a bass regularly, and he hasn't had any issues with it not being marketed as a bass amp


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  • #7
    Parsley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Parsley


    i use that harley benton amp for bass too. works absolutely grand.


  • #8
    Dublin Guitar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭Dublin Guitar


    Just read about these amps today. Think it'd be ideal

    bb blaster bbpm20 http://www.jhs.co.uk/bb_blaster.html

    Not sure if they're available yet, but worth a look see. 20w is fair powerful


  • #9
    IVRZ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭IVRZ


    id go with the Harley Benton as above
    http://www.thomann.de/ie/harley_benton_hbac30.htm
    its built like a tank, 30 watts, 8 inch speaker makes a difference, and its rechargable, 4 hour charge give 8 hour play. Its a bit heavier than the roland which is a consideration when dragging your ass around town from one pitch to another but a little shopping trolley affair sorts that. Its half the price of the roland and blaster. I have one and our bass player regularly uses it for practice when he comes over to my gaff. :)
    Actually you're welcome to come over to me, im in kilmainham, and plug into it and get an idea what its like, if you want


  • #10
    Grolschevik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭Grolschevik


    I've seen buskers use the Pignose Hog 30 before. Dunno where has them, but I'm pretty sure that I've seen them in the past in Goodwin's and Perfect Pitch.


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