I did a gig recently where the venue didn't provide a bass amp so had to DI into the desk and go through a wedge on stage. Amazing - I could hear myself really clearly, the stage volume was lower overall and the sound guy wasn't battling my amp. Neither were my trousers being seriously flappy whilst my ears were struggling to hear which is what usually happens.
My Q is:
Does anyone use a kickback style amp, in front of them like a stage monitor rather than behind them when gigging? Would there be any reason not to do this? Any sound engineers have any thoughts on this? It would be unconventional sure but hey!
Thanks
Ian