Best amp under $400

[vinestreet]

Hey guys, any suggestions for an amp or combo for $300-$400 and where I can buy it from? I have outgrown that Fender rumblething.

Of cos the cheaper the better but the emphasis here is on value. So if you know of something that is a little above $400 but sounds like a $700 box....

I play a Jazz bass and it's mostly for home use (though there are occasional weekend jam sessions), and i play rock and jazz 50/50 if that helps.

Thanks in advance.

[yuujin]

try the hartke a70.
not sure if the discount is still there.
i got it for below 450.
give city music a call.

[lordie]

theres a guy that selling a SWR for $350 u can check it out at the classifieds.

[subversion]

bro- go try the Beta Aivin bass amp the BP-35 you see here is $270... IMO it has a good EQ section to complement any playing style, especially slapped notes

[vinestreet]

Thanks for the input so far guys, appreciate it. I'd rather buy new though, worried about no recourse & hassle if the amp breaks down 1 to 11 months after buying it used.

[rockdiner]

Hi
Try the Laneys at Swee Lee and Hartkes at city music..great value stuff, the Hartkes

[vinestreet]

Originally Posted by yuujin

try the hartke a70.
not sure if the discount is still there.
i got it for below 450.
give city music a call.

did a search on the a70 and found this quote from Hartke in the description : "Great all around combo, particularly great for acoustic bass." Hmmmm.....wonder why they particularly mentioned acoustic bass. Made specifically for that purpose (with aluminium cones)?

A bit over my budget of $400 but at least it has 70watts - enough to gig with a tired drummer and enough to piss off the downstairs neighbour.

[Marubeng]

i got a laney rb-3 from a sweelee sale.. its blows with a power of 300 watts.. and i got it at arund 300+ if im not wrong.. u can check it out.. btw sale was 50% so.. 300+ for sound that cost twice of it..

[vinestreet]

Originally Posted by Marubeng

i got a laney rb-3 from a sweelee sale.. its blows with a power of 300 watts.. and i got it at arund 300+ if im not wrong.. u can check it out.. btw sale was 50% so.. 300+ for sound that cost twice of it..

rb-3 is 300w?
Heehee. When's the next sale? Dec?

[shinobi]

Originally Posted by vinestreet

did a search on the a70 and found this quote from Hartke in the description : "Great all around combo, particularly great for acoustic bass." Hmmmm.....wonder why they particularly mentioned acoustic bass. Made specifically for that purpose (with aluminium cones)?

A bit over my budget of $400 but at least it has 70watts - enough to gig with a tired drummer and enough to piss off the downstairs neighbour.

i would guess that the high frequency response of the hartkes would complement the acoustic bass tone