Hartke LH1000 - "Hartke LH1000"
This is the big brother to the Hartke LH500, an amp I reviewed earlier, but have since upgraded. This amp is like having 2 500 watt amps in one. In bridged mono this beast puts out 750 watts into 8…
Fender Rumble 100 Combo 1x15 - "Fender Rumble 15"
This is a cool little bass combo that should not be counted out if you're looking for a good bedroom practice amp. The Fender Rumble 15 is 15 watts of power into and 8' speaker. RCA input for an …
Ampeg BA-112 - "Ampeg BA-112"
This is a very compact bass combo amp. The Ampeg BA112. It is more than enough juice to practice solo bass with, you can easily do a quiet gig with, but it is juuust a bit under powered to play a l…
Genz-Benz GB 210T-XB2 - "Genz Benz 210T-XB2"
This is the 2x10 XB bass cab put out by Genz Benz. It is built to handle 350 watts at 8 ohms. It is black carpeted with an offset gray speaker baffle featuring 2 10' drivers, a tweeter and 4 ported…
Gallien Krueger MB500 - "Gallien-Krueger MB500"
This is the tiny 4 pounder powerhouse from Gallien Krueger that puts out 500 watts and fits into your gig bag. It is silver and has a boatload of EQ options. My father was interested in this amp so…
Hartke HyDrive HX115 - "Hartke Hydrive HX115 Cab"
This is the black tolex with chrome grill Hydrive 1x15 bass cabinet put out by Hartke Systems. It is famous for being a hybrid speaker made partially from aluminum like what Hartke speakers are famo…
Hartke VXL Bass Attack - "Hartke VXL Bass Attack Pedal"
The Hartke VXL pedal is black, probably the size of two Boss sized pedals side by side. I need a DI box and a distortion pedal and this is both of those things in one. I bought it brand new at my…
Acoustic B20 - "Acoustic B20"
The B20 is a 20 watt bass practice combo put out by Acoustic. Acoustic is Guitar Center's latest house brand. It is sort of a 'throwback' to the Acoustic Control Corp. from the 1970s that bassists …
Hartke LH500 - "Hartke LH500"
This is a no frills, best bang for your buck powerful bass head. It's built like a tank inside and out. 500 watts of pure tube driven bass goodness. I needed a head that was simple to use, portabl…
Crate BX100 - "Crate BX-100"
I am Sir Puffers Rabbinald the Third of Comparative Anatomy, the most barrage drum and bass band on the animal planet. I play lightning treble bass. We have played since birth. This amp was Puffer…
TC Electronic BG500 - 115 - "TC Electronic BG500 Combos"
Self-contained combo amps: 210 or 115 configuration with 500 watt head. Carpet- covered cabinet. 70 pounds. Reviewed a demo unit from TC Electronic, the BG500 115. Street price on both combos is $65…
Ampeg SVT-410HLF - "Ampeg SVT-410HLF Bass Amp"
Black, Large, Heavy and sturdy, Played atleast 50+ shows with this beast over 3 years, Bought it through guitar center from a former band mate who used to work at guitar center, so I got it with the…
Markbass SD800 - "Markbass SD800"
I paly small venues, but occasionally outdoors, and this amp is my most powerful. I play in a duo, and in a string band. No drummer either way. Usually play fretless. Under $600, used at the local…
Markbass Minimark - "Markbass MiniMark 250W 2x6 Combo"
OK. It's black, about the size of a portable sewing machine, carpet fuzz finish, and has no strings. I have no history as a musician. History is written by the winners ... and I am merely a pawn. I p…
Markbass Little Mark II - "Markbass Little Mark II Head"
It's a medium power, very compact head, and since I play small venues most of the time, I often use a small MarkBass 2x6 combo. I play in a duo and in a string band, and neither context includes a dr…
Vox amPlug Bass - "Vox AmPlug Bass Headphone Amp"
Looks like a li'l bitty Vox head that plugs directly into your output jack. Plug in your favorite headphones (1/8 in jack)and play anywhere anytime. You can plug in a sound source in a separate jack.…
Crate BX-15 - "Crate BX-15"
Black, 15 watt practice amp. I bought it with my first bass. I think it was $100 at the time, but I'm not sure, probably cheaper, you can definitely get one cheaper now. It is a great little pract…
Crate BX100 - "Crate BX100"
This is a 100watt black combo amp I bought it used off a friend along with a cable and a zoom effects pedal for a combine $300 in around 2003 or so. It's a good lightweight starter amp for very sma…
Ampeg B-2R - "Ampeg B2R"
My review is based on my use of it with Amepg 410HLF Cabinet Bought on eBay second hand a few years ago, toured a lot of small venues (under 100 people, bars/small clubs/etc) stud up to punishment o…
Ampeg B-50R - "Ampeg B50R"
It looks like a smaller version of the Rocket 100 Combo, which it trys to live up to ... sort of. I bought it as a more portable version of the Rocket 100 Combo, especially since I wasn't playing a…
Ampeg PB250 - "Ampeg PB 250"
It's a 14lb 250W head, which is not really a lightweight in these days of transformerless amps, but for a transformer amp, it's 1/2 to 2/3 the size and weight of many of its competitors. I don't …
Ashdown MAG C410T-300 Combo - "Ashdown MAG300 410T"
I have played bass for 20 years and a good 15 of that has been searching for the perfect amp. About 2 years ago i found it, Ashdowns Mag 300c 410t. Rated at 307 watts ( with optional ext. cab) this t…
Crate BX100 - "Crate BX-100"
i bought it new in 2005 its a great amp by itself or with ext speakers have a b.c.rich warlock bass playing thru it and the sound is phenominal awesome effects ive been playing guitar snd bass for 3…
Vox amPlug Bass - "Vox amPlug Bass Heaphone Amp"
This handy gadget is made to look like the classic diamond-grillecloth Vox amp heads that the Beatles made popular. It's designed wit 90-degree angled 1/4' plug to be plugged straight into your bass.…
Markbass Traveler 102P - "Markbass Traveler 102P Cabinet"
It's difficult to mistake the blazing yellow Markbass logo anymore, especially after all the buzz about the amazing Little Mark series heads. The 102P is a 2x10' 400 watt cabinet with a piezo tweete…