what do you guys think of it for practicing with a band? Actually it's the ampeg b3-28
[This message has been edited by solo175 (edited July 12, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by solo175 (edited July 12, 2000).]
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ampeg B3
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I looked at all three, the b3, b328, and the b3158, the latter of which I bought, best investment I ever made, I run the balanced out to the powered mixer and get great post-eq tones, and it has wheels!!!!!!!
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Yamaha RBX260, Rotosound flatwounds, Prolink Monster Bass cables, Crate BX50 combo(practice) Ampeg B3158, SKB hardcase
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Yamaha RBX260, Rotosound flatwounds, Prolink Monster Bass cables, Crate BX50 combo(practice) Ampeg B3158, SKB hardcase
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Old Blue:
The B-328 is a nice compact little combo with good tone and 150 watts. For practice and small venues it's probably fine. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Old Blue,
When you say 'good tone' could you be a bit more precise? Would you call it 'traditional ampeg' or is it more modern, good for slappy/poppy stuff?
Also, does it give the full 150 watts into its internal speakers, or do you have to attach an extension?
And also, can anyone tell me the USA street price for this combo?
Many thanks
Andy
The B-328 is a nice compact little combo with good tone and 150 watts. For practice and small venues it's probably fine. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Old Blue,
When you say 'good tone' could you be a bit more precise? Would you call it 'traditional ampeg' or is it more modern, good for slappy/poppy stuff?
Also, does it give the full 150 watts into its internal speakers, or do you have to attach an extension?
And also, can anyone tell me the USA street price for this combo?
Many thanks
Andy
Andy,
The BGRA (http://www-eksl.cs.umass.edu/~schmill/bass-rev.html) has a review of this amp. Go to the combo review page.
Anyway, this is what I gathered from the review: $520 "street price"
No extension speaker jack. This is what you're looking for, right?
I would guess that the amp has the great vintage-like sound to it. It looks like a decent amp from the review. There are a number of reviews on the other B3 amps, too. There could possibly be based on the same platform but I really don't know.
Hope that helps,
Dan
The BGRA (http://www-eksl.cs.umass.edu/~schmill/bass-rev.html) has a review of this amp. Go to the combo review page.
Anyway, this is what I gathered from the review: $520 "street price"
No extension speaker jack. This is what you're looking for, right?
I would guess that the amp has the great vintage-like sound to it. It looks like a decent amp from the review. There are a number of reviews on the other B3 amps, too. There could possibly be based on the same platform but I really don't know.
Hope that helps,
Dan
Andy - I don't own a B-328, but I spent some time playing through one at a Guitar Center because I was intrigued by its compact size. A 150 watt Ampeg in a suitcase sized cabinet - a neat idea! There's no extension speaker output, so the power is directed to the 2 internal speakers. I was using a P-Bass, so didn't even try slapping. As I recall (this was several weeks ago) the price listed was $589, but that's certainly not what it would sell for. I also "test drove" a B-3158 that was a VERY impressive combo and only a little more expensive. However, it's considerably bulkier.