Fender Rumble 15

Bought this for home practice, wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised with the sound and power this thing packs.

The materials don't feel cheap at all, everything works like you'd expect from a expensive Fender amp. Didn't think I'd be using this for anything but practice, turns out it's loud enough for band practice and I even use it for on stage monitoring when running the sound through a DI box. The low register tones aren't that loud, however, things get louder the higher you go. The only thing I can complain about is the EQ that doesn't really do anything due to the size ans power of this thing.

Keep in mind I play in a 6-piece semi-acoustic folk band with electric drums so things don't get that loud on stage, you might need something bigger if you play rock music.

Subjective observations only, I'm a beginner bass player. I can compare to smaller cheaper amps I've owned also.

Features are basic, but all a beginner needs, namely volume, bass, treble, middle.

Build quality is excellent, all jacks and knobs are reassuringly solid.

I owned cheap (30-40 euro) bass amps in the past, and it's a complete waste of money. You owe it to your ears and your music learning to spend a little more to get something like the 'rumble'.

It's always subjective anyway, were I a better player I could probably make the amp sound better. I'm using with the Harley Benton PB-50 which is an entry level bass, and I guess the instrument and amp are well matched.