small bass amp

[merkaba22]

I am looking for a small well regarded inexpensive bass amp that uses a small 8" speaker, for example -- preferably with tubes and/or a MV.

I am guitar player and want to get a bass -- I have been considering the Fender Bronco guitar amp (SS) for a small portable low volume guitar amp but wondered if there was bass amp along the same lines that could handle bass and double for guitar in a pinch that could be recommended instead?

Thanks:)

[Zim]

not many if any bass amp out there that are tube w/ 8" speaker...

But look into Peavey or maybe Fender for that on the cheap.

Or look at GenzBenz Shuttle 300 w/ an 8" combo box. I think you could put the 600 in there that (with bracket change) has a tube pre, but might kill that 8"

[Rick N Boogie]

There are no 8" tube bass combo's. In fact, except for custom or boutique builders, there are no tube bass combo's at any size. (new, anyway) Old Ampeg B15's with 15", or Mesa Buster's with 15" or 2-10's is about all I can think of. I'd suggest a trip to TalkBass.com, and a little research.

[merkaba22]

Can you recommend a solid state one then, preferably with a master volume?

[rsm]

Have a look at a Trace Elliot 715 Combo. AMS was blowing these out a few weeks ago. They have them priced at $450 new. I prefer the 12-band EQ models, but you can always upgrade later I suppose. The 12-band models have a preamp tube with a blend knob, go from 100% SS to 100% tube and anything in between; they also have more output options, effect loops, etc. but they cost much more.

There are few older used models around, some with tube and solid state options.

TraceElliot (http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/)

[trpullen]

You keep mentioning master volume. Are you trying to get distortion? Why would a master volume matter to you in an amp that size? Bass amps and guitar amps really don't function (well) the same way. If you want something inexpensive and decent sounding, just get a little Peavey Max110 10" speaker or something. It is 30lbs and decent enough to practice with.

[GuitarsFromMars]

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[merkaba22]

Have a look at a Trace Elliot 715 Combo. AMS was blowing these out a few weeks ago. They have them priced at $450 new. I prefer the 12-band EQ models, but you can always upgrade later I suppose. The 12-band models have a preamp tube with a blend knob, go from 100% SS to 100% tube and anything in between; they also have more output options, effect loops, etc. but they cost much more.

There are few older used models around, some with tube and solid state options.

TraceElliot (http://www.trace-elliot.co.uk/)

Thanks so much for the kind suggestion but I already have a "big" amp": a beautifully modded 1978 Fender Studio Bass combo w/ 6) 6L6's and 5 band EQ @ 180 watts in a ported enclosure with a 15" JBL in a hardwood cab that is a good as it comes.

I just want a very light cheap small bass amp; I see them all the time -- preferably with a MV so that if I want to use a guitar I can .... Something for very quiet sensitive playing in a very alive room with percussionists, for example.

[Zim]

http://www.genzbenz.com/?fa=detail&mid=2261&sid=610&cid=95

http://www.philjonesbass.com/pjbdirect/product_info.php?products_id=36

http://www.markbass.it/products.php?lingua=en&cat=3&vedi=77

http://www.markbass.it/products.php?lingua=en&cat=3&vedi=86

And as far as using with guitar, it would work, but not sound as good. Guitar amp and bass amps serve different purposes, like Fork and a Spoon, both for eating, but you wouldn't want a fork for soup, you dig?

[zenitB]

I have a Behringer Thunderbird. It is a single 8" solid state 15watt bass combo amp with a ported cabinet. Overall, it has a great tone stack, good volume and even takes pedals. They are cheap new or used and sound great; I recommend them for practice or low watt performance usage.