Unless you're spending a lot of money, a bass amp is pretty much a keyboard amp.
Diggin out old stuff....Since a bass amp is designed for those lower frequencies, you may find that your uke doesn't sound as bright as it could. Then again, you may like the sound. Any reason you're buying a bass amp over a guitar amp for this purpose?
Fortunately the amp people have developed quite a few portable mini amps in the meantime - any recent recommendations from the experts out here?
At least I am currently having a closer peek on Roland's Micro Cube Bass RX vs. Phil Jones Double four - the PJ Briefcase is way out of budget (and with ~13 kg not exactly portable when you come from an ukulele perspective, not even compared to the relatively heavy ubass)
At least I am currently having a closer peek on Roland's Micro Cube Bass RX vs. Phil Jones Double four - the PJ Briefcase is way out of budget (and with ~13 kg not exactly portable when you come from an ukulele perspective, not even compared to the relatively heavy ubass)
so to answer your question, no.Hi. I am planning to buy a bass amp this week. Is their any way running my ukulele through it will damage it? Thanks in advance for any help.
Most amps have some sort of equalization. My Crate BX-50 works fine for my ukes. especially the steel string electric. I turn down the lows and bump the highs.test it and tell us? the response on top might sound hollow or harsh or fine depending. These amps are tuned for the low register.
Over a month later and looking for the test results...
A lot has been said about some bass amps having limited high frequency response, and this makes our electric ukes sound dull or dark. I've owned quite a few bass amps over the years. One of the most dramatic differences between two amps was when I bought a Fender M-80 Bass (grey carpet) to replace a Peavey TKO-65. With the Peavey I was convinced my Godin Acousticaster bass had a defective treble control. I could slide it up and down and there was no difference. Then I plugged into the M-80 and found there was indeed a lot of difference. The TKO was just so dark an amp that none of the treble was shining through.
These days I tend to use a Roland micro-cube when I need a small light amp for quiet situations. Good frequency response, and I like the few effects built into the design. A little reverb on an electric uke or acoustic guitar is nice. It is a bit expensive for what it is, but there does not seem to be any competitors offering anything to compare in this little segment of the market. And it works well with the U-bass in acoustic jam sessions, even on battery.
I'll check back for the Hog-30 review.