Best Bass Amp for Live Gig?
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On this episode I review the Peavy MAX 300 bass amp and explain how I ended up with that amp.
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What’s the best amp if you don’t really play bass and you sound like crap?
As a bassist of 45 years, look at the RMS wattage value. This music power rating, that's used, is a marketing ploy. One PA System on Amazon was described as having 600W (300W per channel) music power output. However a look at the spec sheet showed it was only 75W RMS per channel. For a pub band you really need a minimum of 250-300W RMS from a bass setup. My guitarist can get away with a 15W Blues Junior but you need a lot of headroom for bass. It's the old Fletcher–Munson curves playing their part.
Sounds good! I have a Fender Rumble 40 with a 10" speaker. It's light and loud enough for me (I don't play in a band). It was inexpensive, too. I got it from Sweetwater a couple of years ago for $180. Tip: I asked for a discount and got one.
Does your band always play that loud?
If you end up really enjoying the thumpier side of things and love your back you should consider taking a look at the Greenboy Fearful. I built a pair of Greenboy Fearful 12/6/1. I have never had an indoor gig where I felt the need to do more than a single cab. Use two for outdoor festivals, but really don't need the second one. My single 12" cab is pushing volume way past what my 4×10 full size cab did! Added benefit is that it was DIY, neo speakers make it so you can lift it with your pinky, and it is SUPER flat. I have never had an amp really highlight the differences in my bass guitars so well without coloring it at all. Ed Friedland did a great youtube review on the fearless you should check out