Recommend a bass combo amp

fjon

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.

martinedwards

I had a 100w Peavey keyboard amp.......

that I played bass through.....

like this......



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!!!



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



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

fjon

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

martinedwards

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

still very nice!