Finding the best amp for funk involves looking for the right combination of speaker cone material<\/strong>, speaker size<\/strong>, power <\/strong>(wattage) and a control panel that matches the funk-specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EQ <\/strong>can play a big role in shaping the right funk tone and a good funk amp will have a dynamic mid-frequency response<\/strong> with lots of tone-shaping possibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, a high-performance tube amp<\/strong> with archetypal tube-breakup can be a serious contender to achieve vintage\/retro funk tones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some key features that make some amps (combo or amp\/cabinet) work better than the rest for funk include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are some of the best bass amps for funk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you like the John Patitucci, Paul Turner or Greg Porter Jr. tone? They all vouch for the power and tonality of the TH500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is an incredible light class-D bass amp head<\/strong> with a very dynamic 4-band EQ<\/strong> that can produce memorable Motown, vintage funk and mid-rich fingerstyle funk tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The thick punchy mids<\/strong> of the TH500 pair really well with a P-bass <\/strong>to crank out some old skool grooves. And, with the powerful output, you can crank it up a lot before it will begin to crack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you are gunning for a modern sound with more focused low-end<\/strong>, you are better off exploring a Markbass Big Bang or the LM800.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See it on Sam Ash<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n 500 watts<\/strong> with 12AX7 Class A Tube<\/strong>, LH500 is a loud, clean and warm<\/strong> sounding unit suitable for a good funk tone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like Aguilar, it has throaty mids<\/strong> with a little more glass in the highs<\/strong>. It can maintain the open and clean sounds even at high volumes. It lets the dynamic touch and technique of your playing come across loud and clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The limiter <\/strong>can be useful for slap enthusiasts but it does suck out some of the midrange for fingerstyle funk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The slight delay in attack<\/strong>, as is the case with all tube preamps, helps the groove sit in the pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See it on Sam Ash<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n See it on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n This all-tube amp head<\/strong> is the axiom behind the legendary tone<\/strong> of the old skool funk masters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Though the Ampeg SVT rules the roost in tube heads, the V4-B is equally worthy of being called the gold standard<\/strong> with an inimitable tube break-up<\/strong> people either love or hate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fingerstyle funk players<\/strong> and old skool funk fanatics can tap into its all-tube tubyness with a P-bass + flats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Modern players and slap enthusiasts, however, may find the limited headroom<\/strong> and assertive mids<\/strong> to be an issue at high-volume applications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Either way, it can be pushed hard especially paired it with the Ampeg SVT-112AV <\/strong>and SVT-212AV <\/strong>cabinets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See it on Sam Ash<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n See it on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n At $299, Rumble 100 (Amazon<\/a>) can be a compact answer to the classic Fender-style funk bass tone<\/strong>. The amp pairs beautifully with any P-bass + Flats or J-Bass<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Eminence 12\u201d speaker<\/strong> is a mix of muscle and finesse and the 3-button voicing <\/strong>allows you to toggle between bright, contour and vintage voicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Rumble 200 <\/strong>(Amazon<\/a>) has a 15\u201d speaker<\/strong> which can deliver more depth and fullness. The 200 offers better \u2018glass\u2019 because of the inclusion of a tweeter <\/strong>but may not perform as well as the 500 in dealing with slap transients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can afford the amp\/cabinet config, the Rumble 500<\/strong> head has all the same features as the 200 with the addition of a premium compression horn<\/strong> that can be toggled on\/off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The overdrive <\/strong>is very functional and you have the option of hooking it up to a footswitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can pair it with a Rumble 210 Cabinet<\/strong> that features two Eminence 10\u201d speakers <\/strong>which deliver great tonal detail and low-end punch for funk playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n See it on Sam Ash<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAguilar Tone Hammer 500 amp for funk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHartke LH500 amp for funk (400$)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAmpeg V-4B for funk ($1500)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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