[linux-audio-user] Re: Bass V-amp vs V-amp

[Peter Finnegan]

On Wed, 2006-08-09 at 09:33 +1000, Loki Davison wrote:
> On 8/9/06, Lee Revell <rlrevell at joe-job.com> 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