Best Bass Amps of 2024: 10 Reader Favorites That Stole the Spotlight

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re thrilled to kick off our annual “Best Of” series, where we celebrate the bass gear, music, stories, and more that resonated most with our readers over the year.

Bass amps are the heartbeat of any bassist’s setup, and 2024 brought a wealth of innovation and evolution in this category. From exciting new releases to cutting-edge updates from renowned brands, these stories captured the attention of the No Treble community like no others.

1. Ampeg Announces the Venture VB-88 Bass Cabinet

Last fall, Ampeg launched its newest line of amps and cabs with the Venture Series. Now, they’ve unveiled the largest cabinet of the group with the VB-88. The cab is rated at 800 watts RMS while only weighing 67 pounds.

2. Positive Grid Introduces the Spark EDGE Portable Amp

Positive Grid has expanded its Spark lineup of portable amps with the Spark EDGE. The multi-channel smart amp and PA was engineered for everyone from singer-songwriters and buskers to full bands.

3. Ampeg Now Shipping the Venture V7 Bass Amp

Ampeg launched the Venture Series late last year. After introducing a new cabinet earlier this month, the company announced that the lineup’s mid-level amplifier is now shipping.

4. Ashen Amps Unveils the APG700.4 Bass Amp

Ashen Amps has announced a compact bass amp called the APG700.4. They say it was designed to deliver “pristine articulation and punch, catering to the discerning needs of professional bassists worldwide.”

5. Genzler Amplification Branches Out With Kinetix 800 Bass Amp

Genzler Amplification has expanded its amp lineup with the Kinetix 800, an 800-watt head unit that combines a Class A all-tube preamp with a high-output Class D power amp.

6. Ashdown Announces the OriginAL EVO Mini Bass Head

Ashdown has unveiled the OriginAL EVO Mini Bass Head, which they say meets the demands of modern bassists with simplicity and sonic excellence.

7. EBS Announces the ClassicLine 212 Mini-Tower Bass Cabinet

EBS announced the ClassicLine 212 Mini-tower bass cabinet at the 2024 NAMM Show. The new cab is fitted with two 12-inch drivers in a compact enclosure. It is rated at 500 watts and is described as a perfect complement to the EBS Classic 500 head.

8. Phil Jones Bass Introduces Double Four Plus Combo Amp

Phil Jones Bass has added to their best-selling Double Four combo amp with the Double Four Plus. Aka the BG-80, the 90-watt single-channel bass combo amp features two four-inch speakers and a three-band EQ.

9. Boss Unveils First Katana Bass Head, New 1×12 Cabinet

Boss has released a few bass combo amps in the Katana series, but now they’ve unveiled the first head unit in the lineup. The Katana-500 Bass Head was introduced alongside the new Katana Cabinet 112 Bass.

10. Trickfish Amplification Unveils the Bullhead 3K Bass Amplifier

After unveiling a new line of bass pedals earlier this year, Trickfish Amplification has announced the Bullhead 3K bass amplifier. The powerful amp features a Mike Pope-designed preamp and a four-band switchable EQ.