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  1. solo4652
    [quote name='Bigwan' post='1262561' date='Jun 9 2011, 12:38 PM']I think Owen has the answer to all your problems (under budget too!): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=135623"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=135623[/url] If I hadn't just fallen in love with an Orange Terror Bass I'd be sorely tempted myself since I want to downsize a little![/quote] Yes - I saw that. Recently, I tried out a Tecamp Puma Combo and was a little underwhelmed, to be honest. I have a light plucking style and I seemed to be struggling to get depth and definition out of the Puma. In comparison, a LM2 head with a Zoot cab sounded much fuller.
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    [quote name='solo4652' post='1262363' date='Jun 9 2011, 10:06 AM']Just spotted this latest version of the Promethean combo. £ 640 from GAK. 18kgs, 500w @ 4 ohm. I can't work out whether you need an extension speaker to get the full 500w and the Ibanez website doesn't clarify things. If it's 500w without an extension cab, I'd be seriously tempted. [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-promethian-p5115k-combo/48929"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-promethian-p5115k-combo/48929[/url] [url="http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/amp_page11.php?area_id=3&ampl_id=17&year=2011&cat_id=5&series_id=432"]http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/amp_page1...p;series_id=432[/url][/quote] I've had an email from the Ibanez suppliers in Birmingham. Apparently, the 5115K combo is 250w @ 8ohm or 500w @ 4ohm.
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    Just spotted this latest version of the Promethean combo. £ 640 from GAK. 18kgs, 500w @ 4 ohm. I can't work out whether you need an extension speaker to get the full 500w and the Ibanez website doesn't clarify things. If it's 500w without an extension cab, I'd be seriously tempted. [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-promethian-p5115k-combo/48929"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-promethian-p5115k-combo/48929[/url] [url="http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/amp_page11.php?area_id=3&ampl_id=17&year=2011&cat_id=5&series_id=432"]http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/amp_page1...p;series_id=432[/url]
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    Just a thought: What about an Ibanez ATK 400? P-width neck and nicely contoured body. With the pup switching options you can get a good P sound right the way through to a[i] very[/i] zingy tone. Cheaper to buy than a Stingray too. Here's mine. It's not that easy to see the bridge pup from the photo, but it is there: [attachment=82171:005.JPG] If anybody wants have a go on it, you're welcome to come round any time. You'll be able to compare it with my Fender P and my G&L L2000. Or you could buy that 'ray for £600 - bargain.
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    Thank you to everybody for your suggestions so far. Keep them coming! A sensible way forward may well be to keep the SWR combo at the rehearsal room (where there are stairs...) and replace everything else with a suitable lightweight head + cab, or maybe a decent combo. So, for £800, what's your choice? I'd rather buy secondhand to get better VFM. Barefaced Compact + GK MB500 head? Compact + Orange Terror head? (might be a bit gritty-grindy for me). How about the Ampeg PF 500 head + cab? Again, I'm not sure I'm after the classic Ampeg rock tone. Secondhand Markbass F1 + 210 cab? How about a GK 210 combo - they look like really good value new. I'm pretty much a plug 'n' play person (because I'm used to combos), so I want a simple-to-use head, a well-matched cab, plenty of grunt, not-too-gritty sound. I don't want much really.
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    [quote name='xgsjx' post='1261611' date='Jun 8 2011, 06:51 PM']I'd go with either a small head (such as Markbass, Genz Benz etc) & a Barefaced (or similar) or a decent combo & just use it for everything. Using different gear for different venues only results in inconsistent sounds.[/quote] Quite. It also leads to confusion regarding which amp settings to use with which bass in which circumstance. Gives me a headache.
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    [quote name='DanOwens' post='1261247' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:41 PM']Do you have no PA support for those larger gigs? This is, to me, the critical question. I use a Hartke A35 for home and acoustic practices. Very small but decent low end and I'd recommend to all as a practice amp. I always gig with PA support so extension cabs and a large amp are completely unnecessary since the amp is effectively a preamp for the PA and the cab is just for on-stage monitoring. Dan PS. I have a rather successful sound engineer friend who always complained about bassists bringing amps that were too loud (incidentally he suggested anything over 150w was too loud)[/quote] I can't depend on PA support for the larger gigs. So far, I've never played through a desk - I've always been self-contained and I quite like that.
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    [quote name='PTB' post='1261232' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:29 PM']In helping you further with this, it would be good to know what styles of music you play, a rough budget, what basses you use and whether you are strong enough to haul conventional cabs around or would prefer the smaller lighter gear that is now available, albeit at extra cost. Ahead of this, I would generalise that you should get a powerful head (400-500w), a small cab and a larger cab. You then have to decide on whether the larger cab is at 4ohms so you extract maximum power from the amp or 8ohms leaving you the option of using both cabs together for your biggest gigs. I also agree with keeping the SWR at your rehearsal room. The answers to the questions above should help us suggest actual gear for you to go try out.[/quote] I play in a 5-piece (2 guitars) pub/functions band. 60/40 spilt between covers and originals. We play all sorts of venues including local pubs, weddings (200 people ish), local music festivals (might be on outdoor stage). At my age, I don't want to haul heavy stuff around - I definitely want portability. Budget is £800 ish. I'm open to a combo, or head + cab. My main basses are a USA G&L 2000 and a USA P.
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    [quote name='lemmywinks' post='1261218' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:13 PM']I've been using a Schroeder 1212r with a LMII for years now, never had volume issues and it's always done a great job despite being so small. It's important to realise that everybody will just recommend what they use though! You might want to have a chat with Mr. Claber about what would suit your requirements, i'm sure he could give you great advice about what would suit you. The Barefaced 2x12 looks good.[/quote] Yes - I've exchanged numerous emails with Alex and he's been very patient and helpful.
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    Folks, I'm trying to rationalise my ever-growing collection of combos and cabs into a 1-cab solution that does everything. Here's what I currently have: Home practice: 75w Line 6 110 studio combo which stays at home Rehearsals: 160w SWR Workingman pro combo which stays at the rehearsal room Pub gigs: 330w Roland Dbass 115 combo Bigger gigs: 330w Roland combo + 330w matched extension speaker They all do a good job in their own ways but I'm tying up quite a bit of capital in these amps, some of which (eg the Roland Dbass 115x extension cab) are used pretty infrequently. Also, I get confused switching between the different amps and I end up forever twiddling with the settings of whichever rig I'm using at the time. Ideally, I'd like to sell all of them and put together a rig that is small, lightweight, portable and capable of coping with all the situations above. But, the more I research possible solutions the more confused I get. I'm also concerned that I'll end up with something that's too loud for home practice but not loud enough for larger gigs like 250 guest weddings and (local) open-air summer festivals. What should I do? Stick with what I've got since I can cope with most forseeable playing situations, or sell the lot and invest in, say, a Barefaced Compact (or Super Twelve?) with a suitable lightweight head and accept that it represents an all-round compromise? Steve
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    Useful review here: [url="http://www.musicgearreview.com/article-display/3482.html"]http://www.musicgearreview.com/article-display/3482.html[/url]
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    PM on its way. Steve
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    I'd be very interested in the Midget if RobSimpson doesn't have it. Please put me second in the queue and PM me if it becomes available. Steve
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    £408 from Thomann: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/tc_electronic_bg500115.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/tc_electronic_bg500115.htm[/url] That looks like a pure bargain. Pity about the weight, though.
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    Yeah - sold for £175. Complete bargain.
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    Seems like a bargain: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gallien_krueger_mb500_b_stock.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/gallien_krueger_mb500_b_stock.htm[/url]
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    I'm interested in the PF500 head. What would be a good, lightweight 210 cab to get the full 500W? Excuse my ignorance - I'm new to this seperate head + cab lark.
  18. solo4652
    Didn't I buy a bass off you in the BC Arms last week? It's got a screw loose...
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    Might be worth watching because of the mispelling if you're after a GK MB210 combo? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gakkien-Krueger-MB210-Bass-Combo-/150612215735?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item23113007b7"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gakkien-Krueger-MB21...=item23113007b7[/url] You'll have to go to Cornwall to get it though, because the seller "CANT BE ASSED TO WAIT IN FOR COURIERS."
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    Price lowered to £700 for both, £360 each if sold seperately. Steve
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    [quote name='MythSte' post='1249515' date='May 29 2011, 06:55 PM']Its a shame Roland gear doesn't hold its value too great, these are cracking. You dont see many of these rigs around but I used one at a gig in Accrington ages ago, is there any chance it was your band we where playing with?[/quote] I don't think so. I've never played a gig where there was more than one band, and I've never loaned my rig to anybody. It certainly is a good rig and I won't be too concerned if it doesn't sell. I'm simply trying to move away from the one-speaker-per-room situation that seems to be unfolding at my house; Combo in hallway, Line 6 110 in living room, Dbass extension cabinet in spare bedroom, SWR combo at rehearsal room... Steve
  22. solo4652
    Now with photos, and including extra long jack-jack lead.
  23. solo4652
    I'm turning my attention to my ever-growing combo/amp collection. Ultimately, I'm aiming at the fabled 1-cab solution, so I may sell my infequently-used scaleable, 660W gig rig consisting of: [b]Roland D-BASS 115 330W combo with Bi-Amp Structure. In a nutshell:[/b] Bought new by me 2 years ago. Gigged fewer than 25 times. Overall condition = 8.5/10 Built with FFP with Active Speaker Control technology for super high-quality sound, power, and efficiency COSM® preamp models, including Modern, Vintage, and Super Flat Tube Logic function produces the fat and natural compression of tube amps 4-band EQ with dedicated Tweeter Control knob Passive/active input and dedicated piezo input Rock-solid construction, but lighter overall weight to ease the burden of transportation. Weighs 23KGs High-performance neodymium-based 15" speaker Mind-boggling amount of info here, including new price of £779; [url="http://www.wmcmusic.co.uk/roland-d-bass-115-300w-bass-amplifier-d-bass115.html?___store=default"]http://www.wmcmusic.co.uk/roland-d-bass-11...__store=default[/url] [b]Matching Dbass 115x powered extension speaker. In a nutshell:[/b] Bought secondhand be me 18 months ago and used once in that period. Overall condition 8/10 Lightweight, powered bass speaker cab. Weighs 26Kgs 330W RMS into 1 x 15" and tweeter Switch for full range or Sub functions Can be used as external cab with other amps Mind boggling amount of info here, including new price of £739; [url="http://www.wmcmusic.co.uk/roland-d-bass-115x-300w-bass-amplifier-d-bass115x.html?___store=default"]http://www.wmcmusic.co.uk/roland-d-bass-11...__store=default[/url] Price? Tricky, really - difficult to judge its current market value. New, this rig would cost an eye-watering £1500. I'd sell for £550, including extra long jack-jack. I'm open to sensible offers and I will sell the combo and speaker seperately - let's say £325 for the combo and £250 for the extension cab. Photos: [attachment=81240:001.JPG] [attachment=81241:002.JPG] [attachment=81242:003__3_.JPG] [attachment=81243:004.JPG] [attachment=81244:005.JPG] Steve
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    Answering my own post to some extent: These cabs are described as "can handle 500W", but a rummage in the BC dungeons uncovers threads suggesting that the cabs are rated at 200W (RMS?). Please bear in mind that I have no idea what I'm talking about. Steve
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    Folks, I'm resurrecting this thread hoping somebody can give some more up to date opinions on the 112 and 2x8 cabs. Steve
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