Thinking about getting into bass, amp or connection questions

[Grant Gross]

Hey, all

As you may have seen in another thread, I'm thinking of buying a short-scale bass from the profits from selling a bunch of pedals on Reverb.

I don't have a bass amp, however. Right now, I have enough money to buy a decent bass, but not a lot left over for an amp.

Most of the bass playing would probably be done connected to my computer, through Rocksmith, so that's not an issue.

I also have a powered speaker that's connected to a cheap Behringer mixer, which accepts both XLR and 1/4 inch cables.

So do I just run the bass direct into the mixer? Would it sound better with a bass preamp? Should I just buy a cheap bass amp?

Thanks

Grant

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

If this is just for playing at home, bass into the mixer and out to the powered speaker will probably sound just fine. You could add a Tech 21 VT Bass DI if your budget allows. If you're patient, you should be able to get one for about $120.

 

[Grant Gross]

Thanks, that's helpful.

 

[jp_nyc]

Behringer makes a clone of the VT Bass pedal that’s $30 on Amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=behringer+bass

 

[vonbladet]

There’s a deruggedised Behringer clone, the BDI21. Costs 30€ or so here, and it will probably stand up to the rigours of home use. I love mine, I used to use it straight into the PA.

Now I play a MarkBass amp and a Vox ampPlug for home noodling but I’m keeping the Behringer around, it was better than the VSTs I tried.

 

[Grant Gross]

Cool, interesting.

 

[DFB]

I like the Ampeg.BA-108.
They cost about $100.00
Nice boom from them

 

[smurfco]

I have the sansampvt bass Di. It is awesome.

I also have this Behringer sansamp clone that has been sitting in a drawer for the past decade. I remember it sounding pretty decent. It’s yours if you want it just send me your shipping address

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[Grant Gross]

I also have this Behringer sansamp clone that has been sitting in a drawer for the past decade. I remember it sounding pretty decent. It’s yours if you want it just send me your shipping address

Thanks, I appreciate that. I'll let you know if I pull the trigger on a bass. I'm waiting until after Thanksgiving to make a decision.

 

[DFB]

Thanks, I appreciate that. I'll let you know if I pull the trigger on a bass. I'm waiting until after Thanksgiving to make a decision.

So you have a timing problem. Try drums instead.:rim:

 

[Grant Gross]

So you have a timing problem. Try drums instead.:rim:

Yes, it's always a timing problem with me. Perhaps I should paint or draw instead of make music.