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13 hours ago, Minininjarob said:

I did think that but I’ve no idea what the spec of the speaker is and I’m wanting to go around 500w next and I don’t think the 1x12 combo speaker will handle anywhere new that (it’s £200 currently)

I’ve tried to fix my amp but it’s beyond me an ok struggling to find anyone who can fix it. Not great for a £600 combo. 

What model is it? Having had a scoot could it be the MB112? Probably a single 4 ohm 12". You could run something like a TC 250w into it, or one of those BAM200 things, that'd be fine - the BAM200 is pretty cheap too. Otherwise just get a 500w head and mind the levels. No, not ideal for a high-end amp, I'll grant you.

9 minutes ago, Riverbassman65 said:

Here in the colonies where I live we have to supply everything as well. I have my pickup truck and a trailer for everything!  Plus unless you live in a major city there’s no public transport. 
Are club owners as shanty on pay there as they are here? 

When I lived in the sticks I had to drive everywhere, but honest - the gear was SO MASSIVE there was never any alternative. Now I've got a iddybiddididdy 1x12 Markbass combo I can just roll onto the underground or bus or even walk to a rehearsal space WITH MY WHOLE RIG! Back in the day that'd have been sci-fi, but it's only an option because where I live there's a metro system, buses, trams, Ubers are cheap and plentiful etc. It's not viable where my folks live, at all.

Looks like I'm the only one to take a motorbike then! I've got a top box so the amp and leads fit in there. It's a very rock'n'roll way to get to a rehearsal! I have cycled to lessons before now but the gig bag does tend to keep whacking me on the back of the head...

Since I've gotten back into playing I've found a whole range of ways of getting myself and my rig out and about. I did an open mic on Tuesday with a supplied backline but wish I'd taken my rig but the car was out of service, but I've downsized my setup so I can get it all on the bus or tube. I've also left a practise rig at my friend's place so I can just take the motorbike there. 

With ultra-light rigs, IEM, supplied backline etc are we all still driving? Must admit, it's nice to be able to have a couple of pints after playing!

1 hour ago, Minininjarob said:

My GK amp has broken and I might be buying one of the Fender Rumbles - not sure on just a head or one of the combos. They have a great sound. 

I've used a few now. I'd say the 40w one is lovely for rehearsing but struggles to do the low end thing in a live situation. For small gigs the 100w would probably do okay, depending on the drummer. If you've got a GK combo and are short of money could you take the amp bit out and use it as a cab with a head? 

PM'd

55 minutes ago, JapanAxe said:

I’ve heard one played with a big band, which can have a huge dynamic range, and it more than kept up.

I was very surprised! In a good way. I did miss the range of a proper rig but I will look on them in a new light. Good job Fender. I wish I’d started my playing life with some like that instead of the Crappy Laney I had when I was young…

Well done little fella!!!

So, turned up to open mic night with my band and the back line was a Fender Rumble 40. I am very grateful that someone provided the amp (my car is not in service so no way to get my rig there) and I was prepared to be buried but I took down the low bass and ramped up the low mids and fair play it did the job. The 5th string was a bit lost but I would like to hand it to the little tyke and say good job for just about getting me through! 

1 hour ago, NoRhino said:

Learn the bass part separately.

Learn to sing the vocal separately.

Fit both parts together and practice practice practice. 

Yeah, though I’ve been trying to get the guys to do Should I Stay or Should I go because it has a nice sing/riff/sing/ riff structure !

I have been asked to take on some of the singing parts- not because I’m a great singer but to share the load. Backing vocals are easy but I’m finding singing a different rhythm to the bassline throws me off both. Any advice? 

I’d consider trading for Markbass NY121 with cash my way. 

Well it’s an amazing cab and I’ve used it in the wild a couple of times but it’s completely excessive for my needs. It does sound amazing and it’s light and compact, but I just don’t need a 2x12 so I’m going to move it on. It has two new OEP bass drivers from EBS. I will package it up to send but would prefer to arrange something, could even deliver within M25 or possibly along M4 in a couple of weeks for petrol money. Or collect from me in SE14 and you can try it out. 

all specs and stuff here…
https://thebassgallery.com/products/ebs-neoline-212

18 minutes ago, martthebass said:

You won't regret it matey.

I do like the EBS. It's quite a tasty piece of kit... but I think it'd suit a valve amp much better being 4 ohm and very hifi so you'd get the sound of something like a 100w head cooking. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/EBS-NeoLine-212-Professional-Neodymium-Bass-Speaker-Cabinet/P37

But yeah, I've actually been preferring the tone from my NY121.

2 hours ago, martthebass said:

I find 500W plenty with 2 x NY121 even in fairly large clubs.  I usually don't need to push beyond half way on the master, any more would be uncomfortable on stage.  The DI stage is great on the MB amps and for large gigs (Festivals/Rallies) I just use the rig for monitoring and DI into the house set up.

I think I may ditch the EBS and get a second ny121. The EBS is overkill really. 

13 minutes ago, Muzz said:

In a bit of a YMMV, I found the 121P struggled at gig volumes...It'd be fine for what I'm doing now (112 for stage monitoring, plus DI to the desk), but without support I thought it wasn't enough.

Do you think it'd have been fine with an extension cab or do you recon you'd need more than 500w?

Just now, martthebass said:

I've had a 2 x NY121 set up for about 7 years now.  Originally used with an LM3 but more recently with a LM Little Marcus 500.  For practices I find one cab more than adequate.  For gigs I prefer the sound using 2 cabs, not necessarily for the volume but it does seem to add extra depth to the sound.  Great little set up and despite looking for an alternative set up last year I wasn't able to find anything that beat it on sound, weight and size (it has to fit in the boot of a Mini 5dr).

I've got an EBS Neoline 212 that I may move on and just get another 121...

9 hours ago, Ed_S said:

 

I used the NY121 with a LM3 head a few times while I had it, and it seemed very similar to me. Slightly different in that you can turn the tweeter down or off on the cab, and I guess on a technicality it maybe has a bit more internal volume as there's no amp head cut-out, but for all practical purposes, with the tweeter on and the same amp head plugged in, it seemed to do the same job.

I'm very impressed with the LMIII and NY121 setup - there are times it'd have been handy to have them in one package so I can really see the advantage of the combo, definitely.

I’ve got the head and cab- is there any difference?

I keep coming back to this….

9 hours ago, Gasman said:

Why stop at barefootin’ It? Bare chest, no pants, crack’n’sac wax, what’s not to like?

You wouldn’t say that if you knew me …

Maybe I need more sole? 

8 minutes ago, MichaelDean said:

What you get up to in your garage is up to you, but I'm assuming that's why the rest of the band didn't want to go back!

They don't have much of a pick of bass players. I can give rise to some awful behavior! They even indulge my gear fetish "oh, that's a nice new cab you have and what's that, a new pedal? I'm sure they'll sound amazing!"

9 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Crocs and socks are a good image 😁

I'm 47, I've not been fashionable for two decades now.

6 minutes ago, Waddo Soqable said:

As long as you're not in a punk or metal type band ! 

Just paint your feet black. Nobody'd know.

1 minute ago, Waddo Soqable said:

I used to walk around barefoot quite a lot, and even drove a motor likewise but I'd definitely not be playing a gig or rehearsal room without footwear. 

I suppose you could take your own nice bit of carpet with you and roll it out to stand on, might be an interesting stage gimmick... 

I guess sandals may be a good compromise!