{"id":665,"date":"2020-09-25T10:41:34","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T10:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=665"},"modified":"2021-03-09T12:14:34","modified_gmt":"2021-03-09T12:14:34","slug":"best-amp-and-cab-for-reggae-bass-great-rigs-for-a-fat-tone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/best-amp-and-cab-for-reggae-bass-great-rigs-for-a-fat-tone\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Amp And Cab For Reggae Bass: Great Rigs For A Fat Tone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Aston Barrett, the Godfather of Reggae, has used everything from an Ampeg to an Eden, which goes to show there isn\u2019t really a dedicated reggae amp. However, a good amp head with a full frequency cabinet will help you define your reggae tone and stay true to the genre. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best reggae amplification is something with power\/headroom and lots of speakers. It doesn\u2019t have <\/em><\/strong>to be refined, although some players prefer it that way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amp head headroom<\/strong> plays a big role a riddim rig \u2013 especially for players who like to play with a light touch. Extra headroom allows the full tone and heavy low end to come through without digging as hard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fat and full bottom end will eat up watts, and reggae big bass means you should be looking at a power rating of 400W or more while making your amp selection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think Aguilar, Carvin, Mesa, Ampeg, or any good all-tube amp. We\u2019re talking 400 to 500 watt amp heads that are voiced dark and deep \u2013 full, rich, and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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