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Bass Amps
Move some air and rattle the rafters. More than just bone-shakin' bottom end, today's Bass Amps deliver a full tonal range of tone to capture every note, every nuance, every accent, and each harmonic. Find the tone you crave and the power you need to create a flawless performance with a new bass amp from American Musical Supply.
Bass Guitar Amps for Every Stage and Style
Whether you need a lightweight combo for rehearsal or a powerful head-and-cabinet rig for the stage, you can find bass guitar amps from Fender, Ampeg, Hartke, Gallien-Krueger, Orange, Darkglass, and more right here at AMS. Tube, solid-state, and digital modeling bass guitar amplifiers are all in stock with 0% interest financing and VERY fast and free shipping. Browse our full selection of bass guitar amps for sale below.
Tube, Solid-State, and Modeling Bass Guitar Amplifiers
Tube bass guitar amplifiers are prized for their warm harmonic response and natural compression at higher gain. Solid-state amps deliver consistent headroom at every volume, tend to weigh less, and generally cost less to maintain. Digital modeling amps like the Fender Rumble series combine amp simulations, onboard effects, Bluetooth audio streaming, and WiFi connectivity for players who want maximum versatility from a single unit.
Each technology has a place depending on your playing style, budget, and performance needs. Many of the bass guitar amps for sale in our catalog also include USB connectivity for recording, making them useful both onstage and in the studio.
Combo Amps vs. Head-and-Cabinet Setups
The first decision most players face is whether to go with a combo amp or a separate head-and-cabinet rig. A combo puts your amplifier and speakers into a single enclosure for easy transport and quick setup. Our bass combo amps range from compact practice models to stage-ready units. A separate bass amp head paired with one or more bass guitar amp cabinets gives you the flexibility to mix speaker configurations and scale your rig for different venues.
Wattage and Speaker Size
Bass frequencies demand more power to reproduce cleanly compared to guitar frequencies, so wattage matters. For home practice, 25 to 100 watts is typically enough. Small to medium venue gigs usually call for 200 to 500 watts, while larger stages and outdoor performances may require 500 watts or more. Speaker size also shapes your sound: 10-inch speakers offer a tighter, more articulate response, while 15-inch speakers push more low end with a rounder character. Many players combine both for a full-range bass tone.
Expanding Your Bass Tone
If you want to shape your tone further before it hits the amp, check out our bass preamp pedals and bass guitar effects for added tonal control. Preamp and DI pedals from brands like Aguilar and Darkglass can serve as standalone tone-shaping tools or as a front-end boost to your bass guitar amplifier. For a ready-to-go setup, our bass amp stacks offer pre-matched head-and-cabinet combinations from Ampeg, Hartke, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bass Guitar Amps
What size bass amp do I need for gigging?
For most small-to-medium venues, 200 to 500 watts will give you enough volume to keep up with a full band. Larger stages and outdoor gigs typically call for 500 watts or more, especially if you’re not running through the PA.
Can I use a guitar amp for bass?
It’s not recommended. Guitar amp speakers aren’t designed to handle the low-frequency energy of a bass guitar and can be damaged by extended use. Bass guitar amplifiers use speakers and enclosures specifically built to reproduce those frequencies cleanly.
What is the difference between a bass combo amp and a bass head?
A combo amp houses the amplifier and speaker in one unit for convenience and portability. A bass head is the amplifier section on its own and requires a separate speaker cabinet to produce sound. The head-and-cab approach gives you more flexibility to mix speaker configurations.
Find Your Bass Guitar Amp at AMS
From practice combos to full touring rigs, we carry bass guitar amps for sale from the brands that define low-end. American Musical Supply offers 0% interest financing and VERY fast and free shipping on bass guitar amplifiers, so you can power your tone without the wait. Browse our selection and find the amp that fits your stage.
