Musicman20

[quote name='Rachel' post='838957' date='May 16 2010, 04:23 PM']Think you've hit the nail on the head... I don't think it is the 1001RB-II, just the 1001 RB. And I think the cabs are quite old as when I tried to find the 2x12s, they were under a 'vintage'heading - discontinued... See, I like the initial GK head I looked at, that was the 700 RB-II model, brand new, £505. It's just hard trying to find a decent cab to go with it that won't break the bank or my back!![/quote] Id recommend to stick with the latest models, but thats just me. Hmmm, you could go with a new GK amp head like the 700 RB-II, or indeed their new version of the lightweight amp, the MB500 (tiny little thing, very loud). The latest version of that is just called the MB500, without the '2' in it. Approx £500 or less for than amp. The MB500 is the amp inside the combos I listed above. Then you could buy one second hand cab....or indeed one new cab perhaps, and if you wanted to, get another down the line. Hmm, i bet there are a fair few actually in the for sale bit in here. There was a 10001RB-II for sale really cheap a few weeks ago. Take your time with it...its a buyers market

[quote name='Rachel' post='838906' date='May 16 2010, 03:19 PM']Hi Musicman20! That's useful... So, *deep breath* do you think my best bet would be to go for the RB1001 GK head with the 212 and 210 SWR Working Pro Cabs? It's been offered at £700... From what people have said, I'm guessing that perhaps the 212 would be adequate for smaller pub gigs and then the two together would be even better than a 4x10 for bigger venues..?[/quote] Hi Is it the 1001RB-II? I know they always get a lot of praise....have they supplied pictures? Some 2x12 + 2x10 cabs work together pretty well, I found this out with my TC Rig. A 2x12 plus a 2x10 from SWR would, Im pretty sure, be pretty damn huge sounding and would move more air than the Peavey...plus you would have the option of taking one like you said. But id check which era they are from and what wattage they can handle....the 2x10 Workingman Pro ive seen on the SWR site is only 200W rated, and that 1001RB-II is capable of some serious volume. Hmm...cab choice is the difficult one here.

[quote name='Rachel' post='838896' date='May 16 2010, 03:08 PM']Hi Lawerence I'm after a nice smooth, full and sexy sound - I also want it to pack a punch and remind people of my presence! I play with my fingers and styles vary but mostly I would say rock. Generally I play in a three piece so I need a good 'full' sound so that levels don't drop during guitar solos (we don't have a rhythm player). As far as roadies go, there aren't any. I'm a 5'7'' but slightly built woman... I'm not amazingly strong but can lift things with others (at the moment I'm playing with a Marshall Bass state 150w, which is incredibly heavy for the power it produces [39kg] - my hubby can lift it by himself, but he doesn't come to all gigs and the singer and I have to lift it together) so something lighter would be beneficial! Am still umming and aahing over my options... ! I like the idea of the rig with the 2x12 and 2x10 cabs, but will they give me the sound I'm after? Also, what are SWR and Warwick like? I have no idea! Still feeling like a 4x10 is the way forward...[/quote] A 2x12 will ALMOST cover the sound of a 4x10. If its fairly high end 2x12, it will be much better than the Peavey 4x10. Two quality 2x10s will bury the Peavey....without a doubt. The GK 2x10 combo plus a 2x10 cab would be massively loud! Plus no doubt the GK internals are a better spec cf to the Peavey. I like 4x10s but I barely use my Orange one due to its size and weight. It sounds massive, but it only comes out for venues where I have good transport to and from, (and the venue is large enough).

[quote name='Rachel' post='838785' date='May 16 2010, 12:34 PM']Argh! Ok, so I thought I knew what I wanted, but now I don't know... Since posting on here, I have had some great advice and now I don't know if I should stick with my original plan (I like the frequency response on the Peavey cab as it seems to go down lower than others, but again - could not be too important??) or go for one of the following: The combo amp recommended by Musicman 20 The rig posted by Molan OR...I have just been offered an RB 1001 GK head, with a 212 + 210 SWR working pro rig for £700. HELP! What's the best do we think? I am delighted and but totally out of my depth with these options![/quote] The RB1001 is apparently really good..tons of headroom. I know JTUK had SWR cabs so he might be able to help with them.

[quote name='Rachel' post='838785' date='May 16 2010, 12:34 PM']Argh! Ok, so I thought I knew what I wanted, but now I don't know... Since posting on here, I have had some great advice and now I don't know if I should stick with my original plan (I like the frequency response on the Peavey cab as it seems to go down lower than others, but again - could not be too important??) or go for one of the following: The combo amp recommended by Musicman 20 The rig posted by Molan OR...I have just been offered an RB 1001 GK head, with a 212 + 210 SWR working pro rig for £700. HELP! What's the best do we think? I am delighted and but totally out of my depth with these options![/quote] When I was shopping for new amps/cabs, this is exactly what happened. LOTS of options nowadays, which is great. I do agree with Molan, a second hand rig off here will save you money and you will essentially get more. This is the combo I recommended: [url="http://www.gallien-krueger.com/products_mbCombos.html"]http://www.gallien-krueger.com/products_mbCombos.html[/url] They have the 210 versions in the UK now. The difference is, the 212 combo (which is a 4 ohm combo) will sound bigger on its own, as its 12s and the full 500W is going into the internal speakers. With the 210 (which is an 8 ohm combo) version, you can add another 210 cabinet down the line. Personally, I think the 212 is a really good option if you are going for a new item, but as yet they are not on UK websites, so id suggest contacting a store like the Bass Merchant and asking for dates on release. The 210 combo is out now here: [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gallien-krueger-mb-210-bass-guitar-amp-combo--70248"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/gallien-krueg...mp-combo--70248[/url] If I were going for a decent manufacturer with a good value for money factor with great tone, it would be GK. The Peavey cab will be built like a tank, and weigh like one. I wouldnt worry about the specs so much. I used to own a Peavey 4x10 and they do push some air, but they arent that great IMO.

Your choice of amp head is great...GK amps are well reknowned for having lots of power. The Peavey idea might be worth changing....what venues sizes are you playing? Do you normally have the option to DI into the PA from your amp? I do have a suggestion if you like GK amps. I suggested it to another forum member and he loves it. They make new lightweight combos that are extremely good value for money and will have gobs of volume on tap. Plus the weight will be approx half of what you are looking at now. If you go on the GK website, check for the MB212 Combo. 500w into two 12 inch speakers. Around £600 for the whole thing!!!

Sansamp/Tone Hammer (or other DI type pedal) is the easiest way with great sound. Personally if I had the extra cash, a Markbass F1 would be in my collection. Very small, very light, and a tight punchy tone.

[quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='838684' date='May 16 2010, 10:41 AM']Nice DB212 mate! i have a DB210 [attachment=49888:photo_4.jpg] its fantastic! really portable and surprisingly loud for such a small cab. i'd love to get another one or maybe a DB115...... [/quote] That DB210 looks like a great size, and it comes with casters as well doesn't it? I bet it packs a punch. Nice picture

[quote name='Linus27' post='838512' date='May 15 2010, 11:02 PM']I have 2 x GS112 and they really are amazing sounding cabs. I run them with my Genz Benz Shuttle 6 amp and I have no need or desire to change either.[/quote] Very fine setup. I hear great things about the GS112s

Well, just to finish off the review, I sold on the White/Tort Precision I bought off Clarky, as I was putting the money towards other basses/amps/cabs. BUT, I then found another brilliant example of a 3 Tone Sunburst Precision w/Tort plate and rosewood neck. Same great features, 2009 model. This had been set up with stunningly low action by the store, and ive left it like that. Yet again the colour is excellent. The rosewood just has that extra softness when you are playing with an ever so slightly warmer tone.

The DJ was still much nicer! I very much doubt these new basses will hold that Lakland magic now everything is all change.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, but I have a feeling Aguilar will release a lightweight line soon. As long as they stick with their usual program, I'd be tempted. It would have to be quite something to match this DB212 though.

Personally I'd stick with the White...it works. Brown tort is the best tort there is but it doesn't look as good on black as it does White or 3TS.

[quote name='Linus27' post='837803' date='May 15 2010, 12:52 AM']Hey Gareth, yeah thats a great help. My Corvette has a super thin neck. It did take me a few month to get used to the longer neck and the first fret position but now its fine. So how would you descibe the sound if nothing like a Stingray? Tight, punchy, clean, smooth. Would be really interested to hear your thoughts.[/quote] I think I came to the conclusion I'm a EBMM fanboy, so I'm biased towards them. The $$ is definitely Warwick...it growls and has the signature mids. Quite smooth overall. The pre amp was something I couldn't get used to but that's me. The Ray H is exactly that...classic Ray aggression, bitey mids, cutting high n thuddy lows. The $$ will give you a lot more options over a single H Ray by far. I quite liked the whole Warwick package, but jumping to a 5er with a totally different neck and a shape I wasn't used to was perhaps too much of a jump for me. I think if you already like Warwick, the $$ gives you a lot of options. Maybe if you like the more classic tones another Warwick with single coils might be the key.

[quote name='Linus27' post='837764' date='May 15 2010, 12:03 AM']I've sold my 75 Jazz so now I am thinking about getting a Streamer $$ or LX. I like the idea of an LX but its too expensive new and very unlikley I will find a second hand one in natural Ash. The other option is the Streamer $$ but again quite pricey new and again unlikley to find a second hand one in natural ash. I'm also a bit worried the $$ will make it sound too similar to my stingray considering it has the same pickups.[/quote] I can chime in a little. I really wanted to like the ex demo Streamer 5 $$ I had for about 3 days but I just didn't gel with the neck, and more so first fret position. If you already know you like that, you might like the $$ as it sounds very different to the Stingray. Totally different tone to me. Hopefully this helps.

[quote name='angelagnostic' post='837685' date='May 14 2010, 10:14 PM']The producer guy who does judging on American Idol was playing one the other week *checks on internet* Randy Jackson. Can't remember who the singer was, but he was rocking out on a Big Al in her band. This may well solve some GAS issues. It may cause some, too ;-) PS I am forced to watch American Idol. Honest.[/quote] Yeah, I think they made him a one off colour, and Randy is getting a Reflex as well. Lucky man! Personally, I still think Im going to love this bass, despite its crazy looks.

Thanks chaps! Im quite enjoying the funk...I think its because I have to concentrate more and its bringing my fingerstyle to a level im almost happy with.

Sansamp VT

[quote name='GRAHAM SG1' post='837481' date='May 14 2010, 06:41 PM']Well, I have had my Gallien and Krueger MB210 a week now and wow, what an amp, as for power, it absolutely blows away the Marshall MB4210 I had previously, easily keeps up with my band without being anywhere near flat out, lovely tone too, and as for weight, its unbelievable how light it is, I can pick it up with two fingers !! Well worth £500 I love the contour control, really makes the band sound full, the drummer and guitarist love its tone and power ! 10/10 for me[/quote] Hi! Glad you like it, and a picture would be fantastic. I have heard great things about this combo.

[quote name='Johnston' post='837550' date='May 14 2010, 07:43 PM']Personally I blame you. Obviously the retailers have seen your glowing reports on here and decided to put the price up for every one else It is a bit strange. I know when I asked in my local dealer they said fender were short in stock and they were waiting on more coming in before putting in a stock order. I wonder if the new stock in Europe has included with a new price too. OR Maybe it's because of the Tories [/quote] The $/£ rate was so poor last week. I blame that. I ordered all my EBMMs very recently but before any rises, thankfully.

Nice! I didnt realise how creamy Sid was. Thats exactly the colour im hoping the Stingray Classic turns up like...vintagey yellowing white. MMM