What is a bass combo amp?

While some bass amp rigs feature a separate power amp head and a speaker cabinet, bass combo amps have the power amp and speaker in one box, acting as a single amplifier solution.

What do bass combo amps do?

Bass combo amps allow you to plug straight in and get a sound without the need for separate amp parts.

How do I choose a bass combo amp?

Take into consideration your power needs, if it's for stage use you're ideally looking for something over 250 watts, if it's for home use, a smaller combo will be suitable.

What is the benefit of a bass combo over a stack?

The main benefits are convenience and portability. Having your entire rig in one box makes transporting and setting up much simpler and easier. You do not need extra cables and you do not need to match ohmages or anything like that. Unless you are playing on stages that require a great deal of power, combos will usually supply you with everything you need.