Best bass amp on Reddit
229 reviews from r/Bass, r/BassGuitar, r/GuitarAmps and 8 more subreddits
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#1
Fender
4.3
(93)
"I too recommend the fender rumble 40. It's what I am using. Been really solid for the price."
"Rumble 40 is a great home amp for pretty cheap."
"Rumble 40 or Ampeg RB110... probably the best of the price range.. try to get minimum 10" speaker."
"Fender Rumble 40"
"Second hand Fender Rumble 40 or 100 will be within budget and are great practice amps."
"Definitely recommended"
"Love my fender rumble 75w"
"Can’t recommend it enough. It’s also never going to go out of style."
"I'm new too and super happy with the Rumble 100. Reviews on it are outstanding."
"Fender Rumble 40 is recommended for home practice by like 90% of this group"
#2
Ampeg
4.3
(26)
"I got a great used Ampeg RB-210 for $350 and those suckers are about $800 brand new."
"Both Hartke and Ampeg make some phenomenal combos."
"Fender Rumble 500 or Ampeg RB-210 are also very solid all-rounder combos."
"I used an Ampeg SVT-3 in two punk bands paired with an Ampeg 4x10."
"Im a huge fan of the rocket bass series from Ampeg."
"Ampeg is awesome for this!!!"
"The B-15 and the SVT are the Ampeg signature sounds that have been used by pros."
"I love my Ampeg BA210. It’s plenty loud for what you’re describing."
"I love the Ampeg, would strongly recommend the head with a 4x10 over the combo"
"Get a used ampeg svt rig."
#3
Orange
4.1
(14)
"Orange has a great but very distinct color when it comes to tone."
"Loving everything about it"
"The orange sounds the best of those options"
"Orange terror bass. And the smallest cab you can find!"
"The Orange Terror Bass is a good choice."
"The gritty sound of an Orange Amp through a 15" speaker is a beautiful thing!"
"The Orange Terror Bass is a good choice. 500 watts, small and lightweight."
"Orange crush 50"
"Maybe a used orange crush 50, I have one its pretty good."
"Go with Orange or G.K. !!"
#4
Peavey
4.2
(13)
"Look for a used Peavy TNT 100/130. Built like tank, made in USA."
"Old peavey heads are your friends. Peavey 400, Peavey Century, Peavey Bass, or any of the older Peavey Mark series."
"Old peavey musicians or bass series 400 are amazing for this."
"Peavey is typically fairly cheap and quite loud, and ideally a 4ohm cabinet to go with it to maximize use of those watts."
"Peavey or Ampeg, depending on your budget."
"A used Peavey TKO."
"Older Peavey amps and cabs are generally bulletproof."
"Peavey combos go for 200 bucks regularly and are some of the most durable."
"Fender, Ampeg, and Peavy make decent, affordable amps."
"Peavey. You can sometimes find full stacks used for under $200."
#5
TC Electronic
4.5
(6)
"Look up a TC electronic BG-250 in your local craigslist or Reverb."
"TC Electronic BG250. 15" and a tweeter, built in compression and FX."
"TC Electronic Blacksmith.. handsdown!"
"You probably can't find TC electronic BG250 combos anymore, but it's what I would recommend."
"I’d recommend the TC electronics BG-250. It’s only 40 lbs, handles my low B string notes very well."
"I got a TC Electronic BG250- 2x8 combo for about $260 with the foot switch."
#6
MarkBass
4.3
(6)
"I recommend a MarkBass combo."
"Mark Bass. If not for the quality, then for the weight."
"I have one of those mark bass 2 10 combos that kick back like a wedge."
"You can regularly find amps like Mark bass, Mesa Subway, Aguilar Tone hammer or Darkglass offerings for $600 or less."
"Of what you've listed, the Markbass is a good choice."
"I was going to say Markbass but then I saw the prices."
#7
Hartke
4.3
(6)
"Both Hartke and Ampeg make some phenomenal combos."
"I've personally used Hartke products for 20+ years."
"Find a Hartke/Peavey/SWR/GK 300ish watt head and a 4ohm 4x10 cab."
"An old used Hartke or Peavey amp could probably get you there with your budget."
"For home practice I have a Hartke HD15 and it really is a great amp for a cheap price."
"I’ve had a good experience with the Hartke HD15."
#8
Markbass
4.3
(6)
"I love love love my MarkBass 500W Vintage 58R tube amp."
"Hit up reverb or guitar center used in the app and see if you can find a Markbass micromark 801."
"I have a mark bass 3x10 that I use for small bar gigs."
"For practice I got a cheap 4x10 and a mark bass head."
"Used Markbass combo, vintage feature cranked."
"My choice is Markbass. I have the Little Mark III (500W) head and 4x10 cabinet."
#9
Boss
4.4
(5)
"Boss Bass Cube LX. Has everything you need and can run on batteries."
"The Katana line is the best one stop shop amp."
"Boss Katana makes a bass amp too if you're into bass with effects."
"Boss makes a 60w Katana for bass for about $300."
"A bit over budget but $280 is a great price for their bass amp"
#10
GK
4.8
(4)
"GK anything."
"I've been using a GK 700RB ii and 2-12 Neo cabs in punk bands for years."
"I may be getting a GK 1001 RB and a neo 212 this weekend for $300ish."
"I like my GK because it sounds great and it's 30 pounds."
#11
Trace Elliot
4.3
(3)
"I'd personally get a mini head like the Trace Elliot Elf or something like that."
"A big power combo or the Trace Elliot ELF, the Warwick Gnome or one of the Darkglass 200 watt heads."
"I've gigged small rooms with the Trace Elliot Elf and matching 1 x10 cab, it's super light to carry and sounds excellent."
#12
Acoustic
3.7
(3)
"A big ol' cheap solid state amp from the 70s like an " Acoustic "."
"I use an acoustic B25C that I think is $130 and it has served me well for the year and a half that I’ve been playing"
"A big ol' cheap solid state amp from the 70s like an 'Acoustic'."
#13
Traynor
4.5
(2)
"Tough, sounds amazing and affordable."
"Second hand Traynor."
#14
SVT
4.0
(2)
"SVT"
"The SVT3 Pro & 4x10 cab should be great."
#15
Gallien-Krueger 800RB
4.0
(2)
"I have a Gallien-Krueger 800RB and it has a really cool distorted sound."
"Gk 800rb, hartke 410."
#16
Zoom
4.0
(2)
"Zoom B3. Used. Enjoy!"
"Zoom B1 Four and a pair of headphones."
#17
Ashdown
4.0
(2)
"Second hand Ashdown bass combos are super affordable in the UK"
"I got my Ashdown 120-15T used for £150"
#18
Hotone Thunderbass
3.5
(2)
"Hotone Thunderbass. It's a 5w head you can get for under $100."
"Small amps are easy to find. Trace ELF, Hotone Thunderbass, TC BAM, etc."
#19
Fender Rumble 40
2.5
(2)
"If you can’t swing anything more than at least a used rumble 40."
"A 40 watt bass amp (even the Rumble 40) is going to struggle to hang with drums."
#20
Zoom B6
5.0
(1)
"I can't recommend this enough or something similar in whatever your budget is."
#21
Peavey Mark III IV
5.0
(1)
"The greatest bass sound for heavy music, ugly but very impressive."
#22
Markbass Phil Jones
5.0
(1)
"Phil Jones of Markbass for the weight. Your back will thank you later."
#23
Peavey TKO 15
5.0
(1)
"Peavey TKO 15 combo is a workhorse."
#24
Ampeg PF500
5.0
(1)
"Check out some videos on Ampeg Portaflex tones."
#25
Ampeg BA-210
5.0
(1)
"My Ampeg BA-210 kicks ass. 450 watts, loud AF."
#26
Ampeg 8x10
5.0
(1)
"Something like an Ampeg 8x10 cabinet would be great."
#27
Aguilar
5.0
(1)
"Ok so for metal you wanna be loud. Like 600w class D minimum. I like aguilar."
#28
Old tube bass amps
5.0
(1)
"Old tube bass amps, on the other hand, sound amazing with guitar."
#29
Used Bass Amp
4.0
(1)
"The best bass amp for under $150 is a used bass amp that retails for $300."
#30
Crown
4.0
(1)
"I’d go with a giant used speaker cab, 15” speakers."
#31
Roland
4.0
(1)
"I've got a Roland MicroCube Bass amp that works very well for a synth."
#32
Fender Portable Amp
4.0
(1)
"Mine is a small portable Fender amp the size of a small Amazon box...it's great for small spaces."
#33
Ampeg 810
4.0
(1)
"You can get a used ampeg 810 for $100-$500."
#34
Peavey GK
4.0
(1)
"I'd say anything with 1/15 or 2x10s and at least 150w power would be fine."
#35
Joyo Sound Series
4.0
(1)
"Try the Joyo “sound” series. I used an American Sound to turn my Ampeg bass amp more guitar friendly."
#36
Ampeg 410
4.0
(1)
"Ampeg 410s are a good option for cabs."
#37
Aguilar Preamp Pedal
4.0
(1)
"Get an aguilar preamp pedal into a powered accugroove el whappo."
#38
Fender Rumble 100
4.0
(1)
"I’d get a bigger rumble if you’re not using a PA for practice."
#39
Laney Beginner Amp
4.0
(1)
"That laney looks very versatile and would be a great option as a little beginner amp!"
#40
Fender Bassman
4.0
(1)
"I have a fender bassman I bought used and it works great for guitar."
#41
Blackstar
4.0
(1)
"The Blackstar is a clever 30w combo of clean & gainy tones"
#42
Eden
4.0
(1)
"I got a used Eden Nemesis N115(the blue label) for $85."
#43
Fly
4.0
(1)
"I have a Fly3 bass amp. It’s perfect for practicing at home."
#44
SWR
4.0
(1)
"Something like a used swr can be had for not much more than your budget"
#45
Reverb
3.0
(1)
"Try to find something used. Hit up Reverb, Craigs List, and even Guitar Center."
#46
TC Electronic BAM
3.0
(1)
"Small amps are easy to find. Trace ELF, Hotone Thunderbass, TC BAM, etc."
#47
Ampeg BA-108
3.0
(1)
"I bought an Ampeg Ba-108 for portability and home practice and it's ok."
#48
Warwick BC10
3.0
(1)
"But you can still take a look at some portable combos, like the Warwick BC10."
#49
Trace ELF
2.0
(1)
"Definitely don't get the Blackstar. They sound absolutely terrible."
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