More Information on Bass Guitar Amps

We sell Orange, Ashdown, Peavey, Eden Nemesis, Marshall and Rocktronics bass guitar amps.

Selection of a quality option for bass amplification is essential. You can get away with poor RMS interpretations with guitar but not bass. Bass really needs power to give clarity. It is generally recognised that a bass requires three times the power of a guitar amp to compete.

• If you are playing at home a small practise bass amp of 15 watts plus would be OK. If you are gigging you will definitely need 80 watts or more.
• A combo amplifier is an amp and speaker(s) combined in one unit. A head and cab(s) are a separate amp head and speaker cabinet(s).
• A good speaker(s) will make a tremendous difference to the efficiency of an amp but won’t always sound good right up close. A near field type of speaker will sound great in the shop or at home but will not reach the back of the room at a gig.
• Ensure the amp of your choice has sufficient EQ i.e. bass, middle and treble controls. Some bass amps will have a graphic equaliser.

So the best advice is buy quality every time.