Re: help needed for my teenage son

In rec.music.makers.bass Todd H <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> A used Peavey TNT130 or TNT115 outta be inexpensive and give him the
> oomph he needs to jam in his first band.  They last forever (for
> better or worse).  I just sold one to a teenage bass player down the
> street in exchange for about $200 of future lawn mowing to solve the
> exact same problem (practice amp can't jam with band) and he's
> absolutely thrilled.

I agree. A bass player I know who was starting out had a TNT and
it worked very well at jams. The tone left a bit to be desired
so now he has another amp, but it's still a combo and still about
the same size.  I've got a Laney BC 75 which I still use in small
clubs. It only cost me $100 used from another bass player with a 
bad case of GAS who was always buying gear and selling it cheap.
Laney's are good buys as are Peaveys.

If you can find a Fender BXR 200 I HIGHLY recommend it. It's an
older model now and perhaps you can find a used one cheap. It's my 
main general purpose combo. Enough power for a 5 string in most
things. I like the old style controls BETTER than the new version!
Not so large to schlep as to be a problem. I added a tweeter to 
make it brighter, but with his bass that probably isn't needed. 
You may also find a BXR 100 or a BXR 300. The 100 is a tad under-
powered IMHO and be warned that the 300 is HEAVY! But if you find
a buy either would probably work for him also.

Good luck.

Benj
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