makaze Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hello all, please help me sort out a rig, my head is spinning. I played bass when young but shifted to guitar after a few years. Nothing serious just home recording and jamming. I have a chance to join a project I'm really keen to get into. I have been asked to go on bass by a guitarist I have absolute respect for. I have gone for a vintage rickenbacker 4001 which is about to be set up and sorted out, this was an easy choice as the covesr we will do were done with a ricky bass. Amp choice is killing me. Due to health problems the arrival of lightweight bass gear is a god send for me but when ever I see a demo it is like everyone has had a Mark King brain wash. We will mainly be sorting out a set of Killing Joke songs, initially from the early years and then adding later songs. I would like one head that can get me fat indie-rock bass tones but also handle the more gritty low B string stuff [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7WPI4TJImo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7WPI4TJImo[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL_U5GSUBpw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL_U5GSUBpw[/url] I had thought of getting TC gear as I always liked them, then Gallien Krueger, then etc etc, I aint got a clue. I can't make mistakes here. Any help advice greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I`ve no experience of low B string, but as you mentioned TC gear, I can recommend the TC Classic 450. Great amp, very versatile, good on-board compressor, and tube emulation. I`d also recommend the amp I currently use (as will most likely everyone) the Ampeg PF 500, but this is because I play rock and punk, and like that fat sound too. I`m more than happy with it, and it really does produce that classic Ampeg sound. The Orange Terror may also be worth a look/listen, not the most versatile of amps on the eq, but loads of power, and thick fat valvey-tone is its game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThrust Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 [quote name='makaze' post='1376034' date='Sep 16 2011, 10:48 PM']when ever I see a demo it is like everyone has had a Mark King brain wash.[/quote] Do a search on Youtube for Ed Friedland for some sensible gear reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcapener Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I think you would be wise to check out the TC Electronic stuff, not the cheapest out there but defiantly good quality gear. Otherwise you could look at ashdown..nice warm thumpy tone. What sort of cabs you looking at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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