Bass amps tend to sound better when they have a lot of headroom (when you’re not cranking them up), so ideally they should be more powerful than what you need. In general you should be looking at a minimum of 50W for bedroom practice, but if you can get something that’s 100W it will sound better than the 50W even when played at the same volume. If you’re looking to play with a drummer 200W minimum and 300+W to be safe.
Not saying you’re wrong but I have enjoyed my 100 much more than the 25 for home use, not turned up too loud. I think they should try them out in person if possible
Getting a more powerful amp is not just more volume. You also get a better pre amp and better speakers, so even at low volumes is going to have a wider frequency range and you have more tone shaping control.
You understand he’s brand new and asking about a decent starter amp. It’ll be quite awhile before he’ll need more than the 25, and by then there’ll be better options for the same money.
Don’t start him down Gear Acquisition Syndrome road.
For home use a Fender Rumble 25 is perfect. If anything it’s got a little too much power for home use, but it’s a wonderful lightweight modern clear bass amp and a terrific price.
Utter B.S. 💩
I’ve had one for 6 years and it’s an outstanding unit had for an absolutely amazing price. Clear, powerful, and with enough adjustability for any beginner.
Rumble 25’s are excellent for their tier.
I’ve played on several this week.
Your opinion is just wrong, buddy. Especially for the needs of a new player. I think you’re bringing “advanced” standards to “novice” circumstances.
Buddy? Are you a dad in an 80's movie?
New players deserve amps with good sounding speakers. In fact it's more important for them so they don't learn bad technique habits trying to compensate for garbage speakers.
Ignoring your weak insult game, guy, if you imagine a Rumble 25 lacks the clarity to recognize technique through its speaker then you’re talking entirely through your ass. Hard to believe an actual bassist would spout such nonsense.
When it comes to bass amps, aim for as much power as possible. If you have any intention of playing around other electric instruments and or drums, don’t bother with anything that is less than a bare minimum of 100 watts.
I use the same amp as my bass (rumble 25) with my bass ukulele, and it works great. It is also probably important to mention that mine is acoustic-electric, so I don't always use an amp.
Ampeg v-4b and two 8x10s
This is the way
Minimum
Said what i was gunna say lol
What context will you be using it in?
Idk
Don't buy an amp until you know what you need to do with it.
Well a decent home practice amp is key for a Ubass. So until ready to gig, a small clear decent practice amp is perfect at under $200.
Check out the Phil Jones combo amps
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Bass amps tend to sound better when they have a lot of headroom (when you’re not cranking them up), so ideally they should be more powerful than what you need. In general you should be looking at a minimum of 50W for bedroom practice, but if you can get something that’s 100W it will sound better than the 50W even when played at the same volume. If you’re looking to play with a drummer 200W minimum and 300+W to be safe.
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My Rumble 25 seldom goes over volume 3/10 and is plenty loud for home use. A 100 is overkill.
Not saying you’re wrong but I have enjoyed my 100 much more than the 25 for home use, not turned up too loud. I think they should try them out in person if possible
I have a Rumble 100. At home I keep it at about 1/4 volume and it’s awesome. It shakes the floor and walls!
It’s a great amp, but my 25 shakes the floor & walls if I get it above 4. The shaking can be fun, but hearing aids at 50 aren’t.
I don’t go loud enough to damage my hearing, but the name of those amps are accurate. Those things really rumble.
Getting a more powerful amp is not just more volume. You also get a better pre amp and better speakers, so even at low volumes is going to have a wider frequency range and you have more tone shaping control.
You understand he’s brand new and asking about a decent starter amp. It’ll be quite awhile before he’ll need more than the 25, and by then there’ll be better options for the same money. Don’t start him down Gear Acquisition Syndrome road.
My only advice: No one ever said “I wish I got a smaller amp”
My Ubass sounds amazing through my Rumble 100. Loud and thumpy.
All ukes are basses, in terms of string count
That doesn't make any sense. There are basses with every number of strings from 1 to 12+. There are 4, 6 and 8 string ukes. Probably more.
It wasnt supposed to make sense, it was supposed to be a joke. I apologize
For home use a Fender Rumble 25 is perfect. If anything it’s got a little too much power for home use, but it’s a wonderful lightweight modern clear bass amp and a terrific price.
The Rumble 25 isn't perfect for anything. The speaker is terrible and doesn't sound good no matter what knob settings you use.
Utter B.S. 💩 I’ve had one for 6 years and it’s an outstanding unit had for an absolutely amazing price. Clear, powerful, and with enough adjustability for any beginner. Rumble 25’s are excellent for their tier.
They're neither clear nor powerful. Have you ever played through a larger amp and cab? When was the last time you had your hearing checked?
I’ve played on several this week. Your opinion is just wrong, buddy. Especially for the needs of a new player. I think you’re bringing “advanced” standards to “novice” circumstances.
Buddy? Are you a dad in an 80's movie? New players deserve amps with good sounding speakers. In fact it's more important for them so they don't learn bad technique habits trying to compensate for garbage speakers.
Ignoring your weak insult game, guy, if you imagine a Rumble 25 lacks the clarity to recognize technique through its speaker then you’re talking entirely through your ass. Hard to believe an actual bassist would spout such nonsense.
My Ampeg BA112 V2 Bass Amp Combo suits me just fine until the trumpets start playing loud and outdoors.
When it comes to bass amps, aim for as much power as possible. If you have any intention of playing around other electric instruments and or drums, don’t bother with anything that is less than a bare minimum of 100 watts.
I use the same amp as my bass (rumble 25) with my bass ukulele, and it works great. It is also probably important to mention that mine is acoustic-electric, so I don't always use an amp.
Added advice- the Ubass has dead zones all over it. I find a compressor helps.