Price: $40.00
Where Obtained: second hand

Gain, low, mid, high, headphone jack nothing fancy. no frills.

I use it with my 97 Squire Musicmaster. I play mostly bluegrass and blues and it gets the job done. I can even keep up with a heavy handed drummer, but more than that and I start to get drowned out. It's no monster and it doesn't handle the higher octaves very well (despite what I expected from an 8" sub). It does, however, play the low notes with a lot of authority and sounds pretty clean overall.

Again, simplicity is the keyword. No fancy stuff. The controls are pretty straight foreward, and I've been able to get a variety of sounds from dark and heavy to light and woody. Keep the gain knob low (remember, volume knob is on your guitar, not the amp) best to just set that bad boy and not fool with it anymore. The EQ settings are a breeze, and once you get up close and personal, you'll be able to dial it in pretty quick. I put marks with a centerpunch at the settings I like for the music I play most often so I can dial it back in a flash.

It's been beat, kicked and even thrown and it still looks and sounds the same as when i first got it. My handle did break, but it was an easy fix with a new (bigger) screw.

Where Obtained: A friend

Four knobs gain,low, mid, and high EQs. What else do you need in a small 20amp practice amp?

It sounds OK not great but for a small practice amp the tone is adequate. This amp can not be used for gigging or jamming. It is made for practicing that is what it is good for.

Very easy

I have had this amp for a long time and never had a problem with it.

Model Year: 2005
Price: $150.00 CAD (new)
Where Obtained: Music store

This amp is a 20 watt practice

I use a passive Bronco bass wi

This the kind of amp wher you

So far I have not played live

Model Year: 2004
Price: $120.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Hot Licks Guitar Store

It has a low-mid-high output controls along with a master volume. Its not powerful however it should handle any of your practice needs with ease.

I use a Squire MB-5 with the Low B. It rattles at high volume on the low B and plays the highs pretty well. The volume is pretty clean as long as your not pushing it to the edge...I noticed I get distortion when I turn up my pan pot on the Mb-5 at high levels. But this amp will cover your basic practice needs without a hitch.

Umm its plug and play....put the bass down if you have any other questions.

Just got this puppy so I dont know how it will stand up. But its for practice and youd be hard pressed to hear yourself over live drum playing.

Price: $70.00
Where Obtained: Ebay

The Microbass has a 3 Band EQ (Low, Mid, High) as well as a stereo output for headphones. For a 20 Watt combo amp it pumps out astounding volume, enough for low volume jamming. It is a stolid state amplifier.

The 3 band EQ helps this amp to produce a wide variety of tones suitable for many different types of music. This is primarily my practice amp, however I imagine I would be able to get suitable tones for any type of music I desired out of it. It definitely sounds better than the old Ibanez practice amp I used to have, and better than any other small combo I've played through. It's very clean sounding except at the highest treble setting, when it distorts a little bit.

The amp is not programmable, but it doesn't take very much to get a good sounds out of it. It is very easy to use.

It is extremely reliable, I have never had any problems with it needing to be repaired and it has seen a couple of Vermont winters and been transported back and forth between bass lessons and jam sessions innumerable times.

Model Year: 2002

Typical practice combo, with gain,low,mid,high controls- 1x ext jack for a cabinet, so there is room for expansion

Sounds pretty bright, but not deep enough for my taste it has 20 watts, have'nt dared try it flat out cos the manual does not recomend it, so what does that tell you? It boasts closed back construction??????and 1 input & 1 headphone socket and no cd input.

Not many things to play with on this baby !!!!!!!!

Well built but I dont think it would like to work hard for too long.

Model Year: 1999
Price: $75.00
Where Obtained: juste music

It has a 3 band eq. , vol. ,input, headphones, and a removable speaker cover (which i kind of cool). It sounds great, as of right now, it sounded like crap with the stock speaker turned up over level 3. Thats why I bought a $90 perimid woffer for it. It sounds great now

I use a AUSTIN P-bass, a ZOOM BFX-708 pedal and play mostly rock and blues. it works good for me. It is'int really that much better than any other 20 watt practice amp.it can get a little noisy above VOL. 7 (level 3 before the speaker upgrade)it dosent have any effects.

It is very easy to use, and it takes about 60 sec. or less to adjust the eq. I mean how hard can it be to set up somthing with 3 knobs and a switch???

I will say that this is a very durable and has survived many back and forth trips to practice sessions.good little amp!

Price: $120.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Daddy's Junky Music

It's got a 3 band EQ, which is good for getting the tone i want.

I play hard rock/heavy metal stuff, and this amp is good for that. I use it as a practice amp, the sound isn't loud enough to be heard over the guitar and drums, plus the sound gets all distorted and messed up if you crank it up all the way.

It's very easy to use, and it's not too heavy, so it's easy to move it around.

It's very durable, can be kicked around and still stay toghether.

Model Year: 2000
Price: $100.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Local Music Store

Very standard, volume knob+3 band EQ

Sound isn't very good, but enough for practice at home...

Very easy to use, cause it has almost no features..

Pretty reliable, it don't move it a lot, it stays in my room for home-practice...

Model Year: 2003
Price: $130.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Voight Music

What you would expect for the money.

Excellent - for it's size, it has a ton of punch!

It's basic, no-nonsense setup makes it easy to dial in a good sound.

A very tough little customer - well-made & rugged!

Price: $50.00
Where Obtained: friend of a friend

Standard practice amp features. Nothing to write home about but everything you need to get started and to jam in the ol' bedroom. One thing I'd note is that the eq on this amp sounds much better to my ear than the ones on the Fender and Crate practice amps that I've demoed for friends. This is the factor that kicks the features up to 4.

5. Note, this is a 5 when compared to other models in this price range. Best words I ever heard spoken about this amp was that it doesn't sound like a practice amp.. it sounds like a good bass amp, just quieter. This is absolutely 100% true.

Not a lot to complain or get excited about here. Plug n play.

An absolute tank. Bought mine used. I've it for 5 years now and it's never hiccuped. I've dragged it across a half a dozen states used it as a chair and footstool for months at a time, and it still sounds great and has nary a problem. A tank!

Price: $200.00 Canadian dollars (new)
Where Obtained: Steve's Music (Ottawa)

Has pre-gain, low, med, high EQ knobs, it's only a practise amp so it's good for playing alone, but if you're playing gigs this won't hold up.

I use my Yamaha RBX-370A and i can get some nice sounds. I tried other peaveys and some hartkes but this one stood out enough for me to buy it

Haven't chipped it or anything, its light enough to carry by hand so it's extremly mobile.

Model Year: 2002
Price: $200.00 CAN (new)
Where Obtained: MusiMax Music Store

3 Band EQ, HeadPhone Jack. It's a 50W so your not gonna bring the house down.

It's not the cheapest of the 50Ws and the reason is the sound quality. It's excellent. Does distort a bit when you cranking it up to the max but heck, no amp should ever be put to the max. 50Ws = practice... don't even try to play with a drum. I even use it as a sub for my TV 8)

It's basic so it's easy to use. If my mom can use it, it's childs play.

The usual tank. I've only had it for 1 year but I played it to the max more then once and the sound is still sweet.

Model Year: 1996
Price: $65.00
Where Obtained: Music Factory

Little 15 watt practice amp with low, high, and mid controls, input and phone jacks. Nothing special, but for the price, it's worth it. Powerful for a little amp. You could still hear it in a jam session with larger amps. Solid state with solid backing. Even turning it up all the way and slamming the bass, it has yet to blow.

I use a vantage bass and, occasionally an Ibanez soundgear 5string thru this little amp. I use it for almost every style, rock, blues, punk, jazz, and it sounds good through it all. As far as the little amps I've played, Fenders, Ibanez, etc, this one is the best. The slight down side for me is when it's loud, it gets a bit distorted and i like a really clean sound.

This amp takes a bit of tweaking to obtain a custom sound, but I like the fact that i can go through all the different sounds to get my own. I believe that the more the fiddling to get YOUR sound the more versatile the amp is.

This has taken some beating and always came out on top unscathed. Real heavy duty construction. I have yet to repair it, but I wouldn't hurt to do so. Not the most durable amp I've played, but it still is worthy of the title of "Hard Assed Amp"

Price: $90.00 English (new)
Where Obtained: PMT Romford

This amp is a 20 watt but I swear that the sound you can get out of this thing is LOUDER! The headphone socket comes in handy especially at 4 in the morning when I dont wanna wake my parents!

The sound here is excellent.I have turned it up full volume for a while and my ears where ringing like mad!Compared to other amps I ve used this one is a lot more reliable!

It is very easy to use simply because it only has 4 knobs on so unless your an elephant it really isnt that hard to work out!

This amp is very durable but its pretty heavy is your planning on lugging it around often. I guess this just shows how tough it is hey?

Model Year: 2000
Price: $90.00 UK (new)
Where Obtained: Regent Guitars

20watts, 3 passive tone controls. Just right for a good practice amp, headphone jack, handy for playing at night... no complaining neighbours :)

I use my Tanglewood Rebel 4K and i get a good clean sound out of it. Far better sound quality than the other practice amps i tried out, although mine tends to get go a bit weird when i try playing at high volumes

Pretty easy to find the settings you want on this amp.

This is a good solid amp, can be a bit of a bother to drag around but i've never had any problems with it.

Model Year: 2001
Price: $160.00 (new)
Where Obtained: JAM in Sweden

It's got a three band EQ and a gain knob, a headphone output and a speaker output (minimum of 4 ohms).

This little combo sounds really good for it's size. Really good bottom end.

Very easy to get your desired sound.

It's a really sturdy.

Model Year: 2000
Where Obtained: fox's music, lincoln, gb

As a practice amp, this is hard to beat. Also good for small gigs

Good, solid low end; takes distortion pedal well, particularly with my Charvel Jackson 4-string

Easy to set up, and then you're up and running!

The first on I bought failed after two weeks; replaced immediately and without comment; replacement has given no problems at all; The first one was probably a "rogue".

Model Year: 2001
Price: $90.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Frstrkardoktorn

The Peavey Microbass is a small amp with just four knnobs, (equalization and volume)... Its a good amp for practice at home but havent got enough power if you want to gig...

It sounds good at low volumes but when you turn it up...

This amp is very easy to use and it sounds good with almost any settings and it only takes about five seconds to get ready to play!

My microbass amp is about 8 months old and I have played it every day since I bought, and I havent had any problems with it so it seems pretty reliable to me...

Model Year: 2001
Price: $149.00 (new)
Where Obtained: daddy's junky music

3 band EQ and the head phone jack is a bonus

Sounds good has enough to keep me going at home for a long time

Model Year: 1999
Price: $0.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Pavs

3 band eq. Headphone jack. Not quite powerfull enough for late night jamming. 20 watts or so.

Some times it rattles at high volume but its fine. My bass lacks in bottom end and the amp is able to make up for it easily.

Easier to use that most other amps.

I droped it and it rolled down a huge hill and it still works.

Model Year: 2001
Price: $129.00 (new)
Where Obtained: MusicMaker

Three Band E.Q. with Headphone Out Portability is nice for jamming with friends.

Pretty clean even cranked up...of course it's still a practice amp but the sound is nice.

Made well, outer body is solid. Handle is well mounted....time will tell

Model Year: 2001
Price: $78.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Allegro Music

I have nothing to say that hasn't already been said here

Fantastic. Beats its entry-level competitors hands-down, hence the score.

Nothing fancy, but what do you expect from a small practice amp?

Hmm...wouldn't wanna abuse it too much - it's only a little thing, you know. But it's solidly made, so I don't expect it to fall apart just yet.

Model Year: 1999
Price: $50.00 2,800 BEf
Where Obtained: second hand

20 watts RMS into 4 Ohms - Pre gain control 3-band passive tone controls DDT speaker protection circuits 8" Blue Marvel speaker External speaker jack - Headphone jack Weight: 19 lbs.

I use my 2 Basscollections 4 and 5-string on it. Take care with the low-B though. Would be more safe to use yhe external speaker jack to a 10 or 12 inch speaker. For home-playing, this combo is marvellous and the headphone jack is ideal for nightsessions. Sound is very clean.

Very handy and easy to use. Compared with my Crate BX-15, the sound is cleaner.

This Microbass is heavy-duty constructed.

Model Year: 2000
Price: $125.00 (new)
Where Obtained: a music store

A very good bass for the money. It is not fr any sort of gig but it does hve some pretty good power. It is a solid state amp and has stereo. If your lookinh for a good practice amp for nottoo much mney i recommend the Peavey Microbass.

Very good sound quality.

Very easy to use

Not heavy and very durable.

Price: $160.00 (new)
Where Obtained: JAM in Sweden

The best amp you could find for at least tdouble the price of this one. It has pre-gain volume, 3-band eq, headphones jack, and on the backside it actually has a jack for external speakers (with a minimum of 4 Ohms)! It is very powerful for a 20 W 8" and it goes real deep.

I use my fretless Eagle and it works really good. I've not heard any noise or distortion at all.

Could it be any easier? 3-band eq.

This is no amp for stage performances, but rather for practising at home. It's very small and lightweight and sturdy too, makes it easy and riskless to take it to a friend for some jamming. I've only had it for a couple of months though, so I can't really say...

Price: $99.00 (new)
Where Obtained: whittaker music

As far as features go, this amp really does't provide any. If you want more bells and whistles get out your checkbook.

I use a Korg A-4b through it sometimes. Some of the synth effects don't come out clear at all. Other than that, just fine.

Turn it on and go....

Hasn't broke yet, if it does I'll change my rating

Model Year: 1999
Where Obtained: Adlib Music Scotland

It has pre-gain, low, mid and hi eqs. It aint good anough for giging but its good for in thew house

You cant tweak it to absolute perfection, but its only a practice amp.

Its very very easy to use. Anyone and i mean anyone could use it

Lasts for a long time

Price: $120.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Mcfadyen Music

20W 8" 3 band, volume, headphones-very basic

I play with my gsr200, gets perty good tone i guess, only played through 3 amps though. crate bfx100, crate bx15, and mine. seems perty good compared to all of them. the bfx100 has effects, so thats cool

Very simple-vol, 3band eq

Had it for few weeks, still works. there was a strach thing on the side when i got it

Where Obtained: My Local Instrument Shop

Very simple but has all the essentials in place. Has a pre gain control, plus high, mid and low controls. Also it has earphones socket, which comes in handy when youre out of favour with your neighbours. Perfect for bedroom practices and quick, low key prctices with your mates.

It works with pretty much all styles in a begginer format.

So simple to use.

Not really intended for gigging, but reliable for any number of hours practicing.

Model Year: 2000
Price: $119.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Paradise Music, Warsaw Indiana

Basic practice amp, 8in speaker, 3 band equalizer, headphone jack

I use a samick 5-string and did use an old piece of crap 4-string bass. has really good sound quality if you have a good bass. 3 band equalizer works really well with my 5 string, makes no difference with the 4-string(it's the bass not the amp). I also use a DOD bass30 effects pedal with it and it works great. tryed to use it in a jam session when I was first starfting out, not something ya wanna do. when turned all the way up with all 3 equalizers up full it will distort but puts out a very loud clean sound for it's size.

Basic practice amp, very easy to set up, light weight, good sound variation.

Takes a beating and say's what's next....you could play as hard as you want with this amp and it will keep up with ya

Where Obtained: Fox's music-Nottingham, UK

Nothing special, on/off switch, volume and three levels, what more could a bass player need?

For such a small amp it sounds big! I play in low B and it handles it really well. Although I wouldn't use any effects pedals with it in case I blow it up! It uses a form of compression to stop the sound from distorting.

You really have to crank the volume up to get a good sound, and the levels have to be slightly to the left to benfit, but that maybe down to the low tuning.

Its light and durable, not the ideal amp for playing live though. It doesn't need re-tubing, so thats a big help.

Model Year: 2000
Price: $200.00 Singapore Dollars (new)
Where Obtained: Local music store

3 band eq, quite standard for such an amp. Good response, without the muffled sound most other amps have when you play extremely low notes.

Very clean sound. Sounded better than the Fenders and Crates the salesperson was trying to sell me

Simple operation. Just adjust the eq for the sound you want and just play

Well, for a practice amp, it looks sturdy enough. It even survived a downpour on my way home from a jamming sesson at a friend's.........

Model Year: 2000
Price: $129.00 (new)
Where Obtained: Brook Mays music

EQ does nothing really. But for this price who cares!!

For this price ! The best!

Basic design

Tuff stuff!

Price: $60.00
Where Obtained: a friend

This amp features a 3 band eq basically its a practice amp it plays loud but i have an older version of the microbass when the pregain is trurned up it gives a really ditorted sound which can be annoying when one wants a clean sound or has effects.

For the most part i usually only use a zoom 506 and boss bass chorus. when the low filter on the bass chorus is turned low the amp will usually rattle. i play mostly punk and grunge and this amp is adverse but doesnt get a perfect sound for my taste

Things dont get any more simple than this.

I played with this this amp very hard eventually the speaker got blown out and that was the end now im wondering if i should repare it

Model Year: 1996
Price: $180.00 (new)
Where Obtained: McFayden Music

The Peavey Microbass is a solid-state practice amp with a centrally mounted 8" speaker. Located directly above the speaker is the 3 band EQ that features knobs for bass (low), mid, and treble (high). Adjacent to this are the imput jack and the pregain, and on the other side the headphone jack and the power button. A red LED light tells whether the amp is on or off. It is backed by 20-watts of power, and has a 6' electrical cord. It is great for practice and evereyday use and, depending on how loud your drummer, can easily compete with the other aspects of any jam session.

This amp has great tone. It can be mellow and moody, or punchy and thick, whichever way you like it; it conforms very well with most any style. I play a mix of classic rock, funk, R&B and jazz and have been classically trained on upright and the microbass has proved very vesatile. Compared to other practice amps that I've played on this one has outdone them all. The tone that this amp produces is incredible, especially for such a small package. Sometimes when turned all the way up and the EQ maxed out completely it picks up a slight buzz on the low strings, mainly notes from the A to the E. I play a four string, so unfortunately I don't really know how this amp would handle the low B, but having played tenor bass before I know that the high C would be no problem. It generally remains very clean and works well with affects pedals of all sorts.

This amp is too basic, and one of thereasons I was skeptical, but it's sound covers for it's lack in intricacy. I find it very easy to adjust to the sound I like. It is the simplest amp I have ever used.

This little guy is a beast, it will stand up to anything. It has a sturdy frame and a mesh-like wiring covering the speaker. It's been knocked around, kicked, sat on, stood on, taken in overhead compartments on plains, its done it all. I've even had to second it as a PA and guitar amp before, just kick the treble and mid a bit and drop the bass and your all set. It's really great for traveling due to it's compact size. It also features a handle that is top mounted allowing for suitcase-like transportation. This amp is very well constructed.

This is a small practice amp, but as most do now, it has a three band eq. 20 watts RMS, 8" speaker and headphone jack. No speaker out.

I'm a beginner, but tried the Microbass vs. several others in the store. Sounded much more solid than other similarly priced amps by Fender, Crate, and Danelectro. Much better bottom without being muddy; more authoritative. Very good for an 8" speaker.

Very easy to set up, and select the sound that you want.