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vanvonkahn · 12-26-2015, 02:21 PM

I'm joining a band as their new bassist within the next few months and I need a quality amp and head for shows, as they already regularly play (both house shows and minor venues).

For both affordability, and from the little bit of knowledge I have on the topic, here is what I'm considering buying:

Fender RUMBLE 200W Bass Amp Head
Acoustic B115mkII 1x15 Bass Speaker Cab

The head puts out 200W while the cab can handle 450W. It looks like they're both 8 ohms (although I'm still not quite sure I understand how ohms work as much as I've tried to read about them.)

I think one cab will be enough for now, but I will consider buying a second if I determine that I actually need more power/volume for whatever reason in the future.

Is there any major reason I SHOULDN'T buy these two pieces and use them together for live performance?

12-26-2015, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
vanvonkahn Groupie Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 1	Buying bass amp/head for gigging - help? I'm joining a band as their new bassist within the next few months and I need a quality amp and head for shows, as they already regularly play (both house shows and minor venues). For both affordability, and from the little bit of knowledge I have on the topic, here is what I'm considering buying: Fender RUMBLE 200W Bass Amp Head Acoustic B115mkII 1x15 Bass Speaker Cab The head puts out 200W while the cab can handle 450W. It looks like they're both 8 ohms (although I'm still not quite sure I understand how ohms work as much as I've tried to read about them.) I think one cab will be enough for now, but I will consider buying a second if I determine that I actually need more power/volume for whatever reason in the future. Is there any major reason I SHOULDN'T buy these two pieces and use them together for live performance?