More amp help!

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   I just spied a thread on page two about amplifiers but started a new one because it's for a keyboard :)
Similarly, I'm on a budget (which is negotiable, but I'd like to keep it low). I just got a new keyboard and right now it's plugged into my hifi but I want a small amp for band practise (it's just messing-about-in-bedroom practise though). I think the guitarist uses a 15w amp. Any recommendations on brands and such? The ad papers seem to have quite a lot in them but I don't want to pay more than I have to on something that's louder than I need it to be.
Cheers :)

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happythe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 15 2004 Status: Offline Points: 127	Topic: More amp help! Posted: March 01 2005 at 18:12
	I just spied a thread on page two about amplifiers but started a new one because it's for a keyboard :) Similarly, I'm on a budget (which is negotiable, but I'd like to keep it low). I just got a new keyboard and right now it's plugged into my hifi but I want a small amp for band practise (it's just messing-about-in-bedroom practise though). I think the guitarist uses a 15w amp. Any recommendations on brands and such? The ad papers seem to have quite a lot in them but I don't want to pay more than I have to on something that's louder than I need it to be. Cheers :)
	Stop me from dreaming? Okay :-(

James Lee Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 05 2004 Status: Offline Points: 3525	Posted: March 01 2005 at 20:18
	The hifi isn't a bad choice; most stereos have a better frequency range for keyboards than a guitar amp will give you. I know a lot of keyboardists use a cabinet amp but you'll end up paying more money (especially for one with a decent stereo image) than you really need. Most of the keyboardists I've known have gone straight into the PA (through a mixer, or course). If you're competing with a 15w guitar amp, a good choice might be a decent pair of powered speakers or even a small 2.1 setup for extra bass response. Check out some PC speaker packages- some of them are pretty good (JBL, Yamaha, etc.), and cheaper than comparable equipment that's being marketed for musicians.


sigod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 17 2004 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 2779	Posted: March 02 2005 at 07:05
	I've found a 'best of' list here: http://www.musicplayer.com/lounge/guides/combo1.htm You get a short review, a piccy and a small 'how to buy' section. Hope this is of use.
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happythe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 15 2004 Status: Offline Points: 127	Posted: March 03 2005 at 17:34
	Thanks guys, I will have a look at the stuff you've recommended
	Stop me from dreaming? Okay :-(