recommendations for amplifer for my LP?

Disgustine · Post by **Disgustine** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:48 pm

So i've been playing my LP out of a fender guitar practice amp, and I neeeed to get the right gear. I was hoping you guys could give me some suggestions that will work for live performance/small gigs, with a reasonable price range. I'm probably going for used too. Is a specific keyboard amp a must or will a bass amp with a tweeter be sufficient, etc.? How is the Roland line of keyboard amps?

tript · Post by **tript** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:06 pm

The Roland KC series is amazing.

MarkM · Post by **MarkM** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:56 pm

I like the Barbetta or Mackie powered pa cabs. The guitar amps are voiced a bit midrangey which is great for guitars but not as good for keys. I'm not that familiar with using bass amps. I have heard a lot of good things about the Rolands, but I have had no experience with them.

nerdtro · Post by **nerdtro** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 4:23 pm

The new K series powered speakers from QSC are the best I 've heard yet. They are a 1000 watts, split between woofer and tweeter. 500 watts each!

DeFrag · Post by **DeFrag** » Sun Mar 21, 2010 9:38 pm

+1 on the Mackie.
I run my LP into a CFX12 then out to a couple SRM350s & an HRS120 sub.
Boom baby!

Disgustine · Post by **Disgustine** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:26 am

thanks guys. i'll check out the ones you suggested, and i'm glad roland has a good vote cuz that's what i had in mind.

Sir Nose · Post by **Sir Nose** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:55 am

I have a Roland KC-300 for home use and jamming with friends. It is okay. I would not say great though. It is good for the price got mine $200 used. I've used it for small gigs, but found it lacking for live use. I am currently looking for a PA with good bottom end extension.

Disgustine · Post by **Disgustine** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:53 pm

sir nose, is the issue wattage output? maybe if i got the KC 550 it would be better suited for live performance with it's 180 watts? or does the sound just go to bleep when you crank it, that'd be lame since they are pricey amps.

Klopfgeist · Post by **Klopfgeist** » Mon Mar 22, 2010 9:54 pm

I have had terrible experience with Roland keyboard amps.

Sir Nose · Post by **Sir Nose** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:30 am

Disgustine wrote:sir nose, is the issue wattage output? maybe if i got the KC 550 it would be better suited for live performance with it's 180 watts? or does the sound just go to bleep when you crank it, that'd be lame since they are pricey amps.

The KC 300 does not have the bottom end I'm looking for. I am happy with it for the purpose I bought it for, practice and jamming. For live use, I want stereo. Two KCs and a sub or 2 would work fine. But, there is better for your money, IMO. I have not tested many alternatives yet. I am researching and saving $$$. The few alternatives I have tried almost all of them sounded better, some at more money than a Roland set up most at less or around the same.

EricK · Post by **EricK** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:06 am

Sir Nose,
I spoke with a Roland Rep a couple of weeks ago, told him I was playing Moogs and he advised me that their sub would NOT be suitable for my needs.

Eric

Sir Nose · Post by **Sir Nose** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:19 pm

Good to know

Disgustine · Post by **Disgustine** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:05 pm

so a bass amp with two 10"s and a tweeter would probably serve me on the low end. i've been eyeing a used backline 2 10 cab with tweeter and a beringher ultrabass head, i'm going to try it out, see if it's suitable.

Klopfgeist · Post by **Klopfgeist** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:38 pm

10's won't really serve the low end. Ditch the tweeter and get either a 15 or 18 sub. Or keep the tweeter and add a sub. Be carefully with the high end, because a resonant filter sweep can kill your ears at moderate volumes.

gtivr6fan · Post by **gtivr6fan** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:24 pm

Just in case you missed the post in the general topics forum:
For what its worth... I use a Kustom KBA65. Its a 12" with plenty of lows from this ported cabinet. 6 band EQ, celestion speaker, and xlr line out. Not too shabby for $150.00