[cylanes]

I`m planning to buy this amp for bass playing practing at home.
Not living at my parents house anymore, makes it now unacceptable to practice on my amp which I use on gigs.

So I was looking for some small practice amps and I came across the roland one.

Any of you guys have any ideas about this baby? Or do you strongely advice me to go a complete different direction?

 

[Sleestack]

I had one and thought it was a great, small practice amp. I also had a Fender jazz bass. I'm not a bass player so I sold the rig to a fellow head-fier (neilpeart) who may be able to give you a more informed opinion.

 

[pne]

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Originally Posted by cylanes /img/forum/go_quote.gif I`m planning to buy this amp for bass playing practing at home. Not living at my parents house anymore, makes it now unacceptable to practice on my amp which I use on gigs. So I was looking for some small practice amps and I came across the roland one. Any of you guys have any ideas about this baby? Or do you strongely advice me to go a complete different direction?

i wouldn't do it, just use your gig amp turned down. Are you living in an apartment or something?

 

[configure]

In keeping with the spirit of this forum, might I suggest headphones?

(assuming your gig amp has a headphone out. which you've probably already thought of. sorry about the post, just for mild comedic value

)

 

[cylanes]

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Originally Posted by pne /img/forum/go_quote.gif i wouldn't do it, just use your gig amp turned down. Are you living in an apartment or something?

Yes, I`m living in an apartment. Turning down my gig amp....is a option, but it is still loud as hell. You know it`s a kinda knob you turn from loud to deafening.

And using headphones like Configure suggests....hmm I must feel the BASS.

You play bassguitar with brains, balls and stomach.
Yeah baby, feel that groove!

 

[mrarroyo]

I am a big fan of the Ampeg amps from the mid 60's. They had the tone right even from very low volumes. See what you can find in Ebay or a vintage seller. Wont be cheap but chances are it will be cheaper than todays tube base amp offerings.

 

[Killercrush]

If your gig amp have an headphone output, just buy yourself a pair of DT770.

Love those Ampeg too ! I'm gonna buy myself a nice Ampeg V-4B Head + SVT Cab cut in half, LOL, from the early 70's.

 

[cylanes]

I went to try out the amp and the little thing surprised me.
Great sound with enough oomph for its size.

The built-in effects are a nice extra. So after testing, I walked out with a new amp.

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Killercrush /img/forum/go_quote.gif If your gig amp have an headphone output, just buy yourself a pair of DT770. Love those Ampeg too ! I'm gonna buy myself a nice Ampeg V-4B Head + SVT Cab cut in half, LOL, from the early 70's.

I happen to have an Ampeg Gemini I and late 60's SVT with a brand new GE6550 matched sexted. Sound so goooood! Even though I suck as a player.