On Wed, 2006-08-09 at 09:33 +1000, Loki Davison wrote: > On 8/9/06, Lee Revell <rlrevell@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > On Wed, 2006-08-09 at 09:11 +1000, Loki Davison wrote: > > > I'm currently playing my bass through my v-amp but i find it a little > > > lacking in vibe. I'm wondering how much different the bass v-amp > > > sounds for bass compared to the guitar v-amp. Is it worth while > > > getting one? Has anyone played a bass through both? I really don't > > > have room in my place for a decent sized practice amp, so either it's > > > buy an amp and move apartments, buy a bass v-amp or live with what i > > > have. I mostly listen through headphones anyway... it keeps my gf > > > happier. So should i go for a bass v-amp? > > > > Can't you listen before buying? > > > > Lee > > yeah.... ;) I was first trying to gain some ideas from the all wise > and knowing crew here. It's mostly is the bass v-amp a decent option > compared to an real bass amp given that would involve finding another > apartment ;) I'm scared listening to many bass amps in case i really > like one. I was also pretty sure someone on lau/lad has both... bass > v-amp and normal. > > Loki With the bass V-amp being inexpensive, compared to a new apartment, rig, or gf ;), it may not be a bad investment. I have a the V-amp pro which I use for Bass and Guitar. I run my bass through a patch with the tube pre-amp and a little bit of compression, and I am quite happy with it. If I have a gig where I can run direct through a PA, it sounds great (and beats hauling a ton of gear). Peter
