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[BrendanW]

I'm trying to get a bass amp and I'm really just looking for something inexpensive where I can play shows on the floor or in a basement without needing to be mic'd.

Could anyone give me advice on which of these might be most worthwile?
http://ames.craigslist.org/msg/1253278403.html
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/msg/1261366667.html
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/msg/1261525808.html
also, is this bass looks cool but is it worth it?
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/msg/1261347661.html

thanks dudes

[Shane]

I personally would go for the Carvin, mostly because it would be the loudest at 200 watts into a 15" speaker. You could probably get by with the Crate, but you would have a lot more headroom with 200 watts as opposed to 50.

[joseph]

my crazy ass opinion-
crates do not sound very bassey? they usually have a crisper? sound and they usually sound thin. which might or might not work for you.

carvins are usually workhorses and they rarely break down.

for bass amp combos i really like the peavey tnt for starter amps.
i wouldnt spend more than 200 bucks on a combo and id look for something at least over 110 watts depending on what else youre playing with. if its just you theres nothing wrong with going to a pawnshop and buying a little 10 watt 8" speaker for home practicing and learning...

i like that bass though.

[Thom]

If you are picking from those the carvin is where its at. Those others are total junk.

That bass might be okay, I've been getting by on the Hammer for a few years (with mostly terrible results). P-basses are pretty solid. Some Copies are pretty rad and have unique sounds (brandon's hondo).

I seriously recommend the Peavy TNT. Its a solid amp, plenty loud enough for DIY shows. I have one that I've been looking to unload to be honest. If you were interested I'm sure we could strike a deal. The gain on it gets a little muddy, but if you are looking for any kind of overdrive you would have to get a pedal.

Hell, I even have a practice amp that I'll just give you if you want it. I'll never sell it, or use it. It's a rogue, and not really that cool, but if you are just practicing, whothefuckcares!

[noel_nothing]

carvin bass apm, yes! the japanese vintage bass, yes!

[drewr]

dude buy a sansamp pedal! it will make your poop sound good enough at a show

[Thom]

drew. The last few posts I've read of yours make me excited to hang out with you tonight.

[drewr]

we need to hang out more in pella whenever you are around!!!!

[Thom]

I'll get a hold of you man! I usually end up siting on kyler's patio until like 4 in the morning. I've been having a lot of fun staying in pella.

[kylervk]

i approve, more people need to come hang out at my house