RussFM

You'll be wanting a biography (pad it out as much as possible, big yourselves up as they say!), a gigs list, a photo and a demo. The bio should mention any positive reviews, or even just comments from reputable sources, like a local promoter. Hope that helps!

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='30576' date='Jul 12 2007, 09:32 AM']Hi Russ, I need a new compressor and wondered about buying a half rack unit (Presonus Blue Max) to mount on the right of my rack unit (see above) cos I'm pretty sure it won't reach the fan but are you sure that a half width space is enough not to cause problems?[/quote] Definitely. If I recall, there's a very slight overlap, but only of the grate, not the fan itself. I never had any problems with it, even considering getting another AKG and rack-mounting again.

Yeah that's River Phoenix, not Johnny Depp.

[quote name='mikeh' post='30379' date='Jul 11 2007, 06:17 PM']Heres my new rig, same head GK1001RB II I've had this now for around a year and am very happy with it. Mounted in a 4U flightcase which Im planning on sticking in a compressor at some point. And the new cab (cheers Alan) and Epifani UL310 [/quote] Not considered rack mounting your AKG? I used to have one, I mounted it on the right hand side, and didn't cause any problems with the fan on the GK.

I'm a Jazz man, but the sunburst/tort look really doesn't do it for me! Gimme a Geddy or '75 anyday!

I use a GK 212. Ive had it for a year and still just this weekend a bassist came up to me after we'd played to compliment me on how punchy my tone was. A nice small cab that handles 600w and is very easy to carry into venues without needing help. Highly recommended! My photos aren't particualrly good, so here's a pic of the 1001RB combo if you're considering one!

I played a Peavey Max 158 yesterday. Only with a passive 4 string, but it had a hell of a lot more volume and tone than the other practice amps I tried. Well worth a go. I'll be getting one as soon as I've got the cash! [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Peavey_MAX_158_Bass_Combo_Amp"]http://www.gear4music.com/Peavey_MAX_158_Bass_Combo_Amp[/url]

Thanks very much!! Our new material is much mellower than TFM, Signals and Resilience are the heaviest we go. We're recording a couple of the mellow songs (with much more interesting bass lines!) in August, so I'll get those uploaded as soon as they're done!

My band The Wait has been in the studio, and recorded a single. www.myspace.com/thewaitbanduk Signals is the main song. Nothing really stand-out on the bass there, but it does suit the song nicely. Resilience is the first b-side. Again, nothing complex here either, but a decent song. Playback is the second b-side. My favourite of the three. Nothing stand-out (again!), but the tone is great when the bass is on it's own in the verses. With decent speakers, you can pick out the punchy tone from my GK rig, and the DI'd tone from my active Jazz. Shame we recorded the three songs where I don't play anything particularly standout, but they do rock pretty hard!! Opinions appreciated!

Think my GK 1001RB-II covers all points there, except no tuner-out on the back, just the front.

The Draft - Jason Black Coheed & Cambria - Mic Todd Opeth - Martin Mendez

[quote name='MattyB90' post='2707' date='May 20 2007, 10:13 AM']How much did the GK Rig set you back? A huge fan of GK myself and I intend to get a stack off them.[/quote] I'd recommend it! The head was £499 from Sounds Live, and I think the cab was £470 from Thomann. Small, light, but sounds absolutely massive for it's size.

GK 1001RB-II, GK Neo212, Fender Deluxe Active Jazz, Fender mid-80s Jazz. Doubt I'll ever use anything other than GK now, this rig sounds perfect. Even tempted to get a 400RB for practice.

Fender Jazz. Previously owned Ibanez, Warwick, Fender P, Spector and *cough* Shine, but always gone back to the Jazz, so now that's all I own. Mex Deluxe Active and Jap mid-80s.

Started gigging regularly again, so here's me on Monday with my Deluxe Active Jazz.