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slpntrx5
03-24-2006, 11:04 PM
hey all, ive just had my behringer bx600 break down on me...again...and when i got it from gc, i bouthg the performance guarantee, so i'll be getting about $160 from that. the thing is, i now HATE all things behringer, and im gonna switch brands, so what would u guys suggest for a quality 60-ish watt amp for about $300? (i have about 150 to add to the 160 check)
slpntrx5
03-24-2006, 11:08 PM
yeah, i just saw this amp: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Amps?sku=485041
and i wanna get it. does anyone have a helpful opinion on ashdown gear? i hear its pretty good, but i want an "expert" opinion on it...anyone? anyone at all? bueller? bueller?
Down'd Angel
03-24-2006, 11:24 PM
ashdowns are pretty good...

perhaps try and get a used peavey or ampeg if possible...
Mailman
03-24-2006, 11:33 PM
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Amps?sku=481776
slpntrx5
03-25-2006, 05:51 PM
would you guys suggest ampeg over ashdown or the other way around? that's pretty much what i'm really asking here. lol

edit: oh yeah, and i need to be able to buy it from guitar center just so ya know
Down'd Angel
03-25-2006, 07:19 PM
just from personnel experience, ampeg last longer, create a better tone for a larger variety of basses...

they are a more personnal preference...

or maybe perhaps look into the fender rumble series or bassman...you can get the rumble 100(W) for around $300 at GC...i enjoy mine...

but go to GC and try out at their basses in your price range...
Thonk
03-25-2006, 07:32 PM
I love my SWR LA12 combo.

Costs around $200 and is 60 watts. You could get the LA15 (100w) for $300 though.
nopicks4me
03-25-2006, 10:53 PM
id say used Ampeg, or Aguilar or maybe peavey.
best quality cabs in my mind
SilverRay5
03-27-2006, 11:30 AM
Check out Carvin.com They make top quality amps and basses. You save
a lot of money cause they sell to you direct eliminating the music store and their markup price.
Akira
03-27-2006, 12:32 PM
The MiniRig is so funny.
ebe9
03-27-2006, 01:13 PM
Peavey makes some pretty decent practice amps, but rather go with SWR if you can
Radiobass81
03-27-2006, 01:36 PM
My top three brands (that someone could actually afford): Hartke, SWR, (used) Rolands
mastrrbasser
03-27-2006, 01:42 PM
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Bass/Amps?sku=480137

or spend a little more and get this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/navigation?q=ibanez+sw+100

I own the 65 and it hasn't let me down yet.