I am switching from playing rhythm to bass. I have no idea whatsoever regarding the bass as of now.Going to buy the java bass this week.But i know that i will require a new bass amp also.But whats the difference b/w a normal amp and a bass amp.I mean i already have a stranger cube20.cant i reuse it:annoyed:
Two things: 1. Wattage 2. Frequency response Bass amp/speaker should be capable of higher wattage, that is because our ears are more insensitive to bass frequencies. Higher power is required to make "equally" loud sound from a bass as compared to guitar. The frequency response of normal guitar amp/speakrs/cabinets are so designed that there is a roll-off at 80Hz. And there is a cut-off at 50 Hz. That works well with guitar. However, your bass operates one octave lower. Ofcourse havgin a roll-off @ 80Hz aint gonna hurt, and your bass will sound like a bass guitar only, the only hithc being: you wont hear the fundamental note, only the overtones would be audible. But for that deep tone, you do require the full range. Fundamental frequency included.