Ander87

So...! Interesting (really interesting update). 

I ended up buying the Eich T-900, yes, for 3£ more than the T-500. BRAND NEW. 

How? You may ask? I got lucky and found the last one in stock from The House Of Bass for 799€ (the T-500 was 749€). With the conversion that's 693£ for a brand new T-900. A believer would say 'God is good'. 

Further, I started looking around for cabs and came across DB Bass cabs. Remember from my first post I wasn't too keen on doughing out for a cab...? 

They've got a clearance going, I got the Elbee 210 which is a 2x10 (one of them angled for monitoring) and can do 600w at 8 ohm (blissful match for the T-900. This lovely cab has cost me 340 with original cover included, rrp 599.

The best? The weight of 12kg for a 2 speaker cabinet, same as the Eich 112xs.

This whole rig T900+DB Elbee 210 has been 130£ cheaper and brand new than the T500 with a single 110xs 👀... Double speakers same weight and double wattage on that setup. 

Gosh I'm on a roll, should play the lottery! I'll report back! 

@TheGreek & @Al Krow thanks for this, definitely one to keep an eye on!

Ideally I'd like to have just one cab for monitoring purposes on stage and for smaller, more intimate gigs (think Sofar Sounds).

Our music is quite bass oriented so I don't have anyone else but the drummer (she hits!) challenging me volume wise.

What cab would you choose? The Eich runs 500w @ 4ohm and 300w @ 8 ohm. I was thinking on a GRBass 2x8 cab @ 4 ohm to make the most of the head or alternatively one of the Eich heads @ 8 Ohm, 110xs or 112xs - still have to look at those Shroeder also...!

9 hours ago, chris_b said:

I did a dep gig a week ago and the drummer packed up 3 drums cases and a cymbals case, all fixed to a trolley.  The stands were in a bag on his back. The gig was near Ladbroke Grove and he was getting a bus to Walthamstow. Trolleys, buses and gigs can work.

Hey buddy!

I'm not saying it isn't possible, I just don't think it's for me personally. The trolley for a big cab like the oversized trickfish 210 i've got was about 13kg; with a 27kg cab that is 40 kg I'm dragging along with a bass and pedalboard on my back; sure there's people in good shape that have no trouble for that, but for me personally it's a no, especially when I can run to PA and need a cab just for monitoring purposes...

Hey gang,

Thanks for the comments, I don't dislike the Trickfish as you've spotted....! I am not too happy with how quickly the low B clips on the Stingray Special though, it doesn't seem as even but then again it's a nice sounding amp...! This is not something that would happen with my other amps and same bass.

@EliasMooseblaster I guess I'm seduced by the hearsay about Bergantino, and having tried the Eich T-500 I do kinda miss that glassy clear tone it had compared to my current tone.

Also the reason to consider changing the whole rig lies in the likelihood of selling head + cab as a full rig rather than split it...

@HazBeen not gonna lie, a tandem of Eich t500/900 + a 110xs is really attractive - especially considering such small cab has a 3" tweeter cone that can be set to none-mid-full...!

@chris_b the trolley tale was what put me off taking the 2x10 out of the house to be fair - I think it's 22 or 27kg and due to the width of the cab, plus the bass on my back and whatnot, plus the rain and all this drama.... I know it sounds like I'm whining, but not the nicest memory either lol!

2 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

One10 is 8 ohms.

Would a pedal preamp/DI setup work (eg Spectradrive), where there is PA/backline provided?  Even less to carry than a head.

Thank you! I thought of that but that leaves me naked to play at home and hear myself, same as for studio recordings etc - I'd be more at ease with a power stage in an amp and something I can plug to my own cab and be fully independent where needed.

Although not the gross of my gigs, there's chilled 'seat down' gigs in the horizon where no PA/backline is provided.

Thanks @stevie and @Cuzzie - I would run the amp as clean as it gets with no pedals in front of it whatsoever (literally bass to amp head to cab).

Taking into consideration that the one10 is 4ohm, the Berg would be running at 700w and the Eich at 600w; kind of conscious that the Berg could be overloading what is already max capacity (600w) - would the inbuilt compressor save me from pushing it too hard or am I pushing the cab too far in both cases?

@HazBeen I want a head format as 8 times out of 10 I will probably just carry a bass and an amp head to gigs and rely on their PA - nonetheless a light cab would be handy for venues without PA/FOH or as a way to hear myself better on stage... similarly to take it to recordings I'd likely use studio cabs and etc, having a 'detached head' gives me so much more flexibility for a non-driver in London like me...

Right team - I'll be getting a One10 - considering its only 7kg and can take about 600w it's a no brainer. 

Now who can help me with the head? I tried aguilar a bit ago and decided it's a no, GK was too spanky trebbly for me... I loved the Eich T500 so could go for the 900 and have it running at 600w @ 4ohm on the One10... 

... As mentioned definitely interested in the Bergantino Forté as well, especially considering I'm ditching all pedals - the compressor included could be helpful to keep things in line when slapping? 

Thank you for that! I always play clean

Hmmm! I guess we're entering the ground of barefaced vs bergantino cabs? 

I reckon in most situations a single speaker can do 

Hm! Seems like we're getting to the right direction.... 

Nonetheless the One10 is recommended for up to 250w and the heads I'm considering (be it markbass with money my way or Bergantino) sport more the 700/800w mark (700 even at 4ohms in the case of the Bergantino). 

I should seat more in the 400/500w cab range wouldn't I? I don't want to blow the cab for sure....! 

I appreciate that! 

I'd like a cab that I can load up with all the wattage of a big head (I'm inclined to around 800w heads). 

My current cab is no less than 22kg, probably around 27? It sounds delicious but for a guy with no car it is challenging. 

I see myself 90% of the times using my amp head with a wedge or cab on stage so a One10 could be a thing for sure. 

Good morning gang,

I'm in a bit of a dilemma - we have recently started gigging so I got my first rig recently. A beautiful Trickfish Bullhead .5k with a matching TF210V cab (first generation, ferrite speakers).

We play neosoul so one transparent open clear tone works miracles for most of my tones coming from my Stingray Special 5 or Sadowsky MetroExpress VM5. Pedals wise, tuner, compressor and overdrive if at all.

I find nonetheless I am not making the most of the Trickfish's semi parametric EQ and I don't drive so I rarely see myself taking the 22kg cabinet out of my flat (you should see me las time with the delivery trolley I got in the train and bus in London). The reality of it is most gigs I can do with the head only, using the house amp as a cab and sending the line out to the FOH.

With this in mind, I'm thinking on selling the Trickfish rig for the following:

* Bergantino Forte head with a indonesian markbass / GK 2x10 (400w both of them, light at 12/15kg) for the few times I need an actual cabinet.

* Downgrade to a markbass LM III or something in the line with one of the above mentioned cabs and put some money in the bank.

What would you do?

Weight and location? 

I've a trickfish bullhead. 5k 👀 

I can't find an answer to this question anywhere, but, how does it work on a 5 string bass? 

Thank you @Marky Screen! I'd love to keep it but I was in need of an amp/cab! 

Selling this gorgeous Sandberg VM5 strung with flatwounds and adjusted at The Bass Gallery with a satin neck (can provide recent receipt). These come new normally with gloss neck for £1,300 so happy to hear reasonable offers!

Alder body over a rosewood (not padauk) and maple neck, Delano MM+P pickup, 2 band cut/boost pre, active/passive push/pull.

Variable string spacing currently set at 18mm, LIGHTWEIGHT 4kg, 8.9lbs.

A true delight of a bass, but selling as I need to recover from an amplifier I am purchasing. 

Collection in London preferred - happy to throw in an upgraded, top of the line, Fender FB1225 gigbag.

Still available? really, really interested.

I need to do my research but this hits my budget roughly - I'm torn between Trickfish and Eich - I'd be taking the cab as well.

Best,

Ander.