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My husband plays in an alternative rock band that is starting to see some real success. They're getting "serious gigs" now. To date, my husband has been playing on a great 5-string bass but has been borrowing a bass amp.  His birthday is coming up and I'd like to get him either a bass amp or something else that he might really use for his gigs. Any advice on what brand bass amp to purchase? I'm on a low budget so if it's not worth spending $100 on a combo amp (as I suspect is the case) then is there something else that you could suggest he might really enjoy using?

mudbloodnbeers@sbcglobal.net · Accepted Answer

New Strings are always appreciated, I dont know if he likes using effects at all but Ive been seeing some really great deals on multi effect bass pedals for unbelievable prices..  If you were my wife I would dig something like that

Anonymous · Answer

All I can say is don't use a pick. That's the advice that was given to me when I asked the same thing, about 10 years ago. P and J basses both sound good. Most basses I've tried in the $500-600 range sound pretty good, I wouldn't go cheaper than that because you get what you pay for. The bass playing community always appreciates a bassist who plays with fingers.

rod d · Answer

Hi i am a backline tech for bands and a good amp for a touring bass player would be the AMPEG Portabass with a 15 inch cabinet attatched . this will fit in a car or van and will be portable enough not to need a roadie
hope that helps
doyle

Anonymous · Answer

You probably aren't going to find a decent amp for gigs for under $100. Maybe some kind of distortion peddle would work for a gift.

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