stoko Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Ok all, I've been using a trace elliot rig which is excellent but a right pain in the jacksy to cart about and store. What recommendations does everyone have for a good loud, not too large set up on a budget (£500ish)? I know theres a thread about light cabs but i was also wondering about combos as well as rig set ups. Needs to fit easily into a car for gigs Bear in mind theres 4 bassists in my band so it needs to chuck out some filth! Over to you mob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 How many of these threads to we actually need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I recently got a Fender Rumble which is quiet powerful at 350 watts out of 2 x 10s, and at 29kgs on casters its not the heaviest amp around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 For loud and light, I`d look at Markbass - should be able to get hold of a used combo for around £500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 OK here we go-Orange terror bass and cab Just going out of door with big grin on face to practice with band and looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 Some good tips chaps, ta. Someone recommended [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/gallien-krueger-mb-115/40872?gclid=CMrawqD7yrcCFQTHtAodsGwAgA"]this[/url] to me; anyone got good or bad things to say about Gallien Krueger? Seems a bit too cheap to be any good?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) [quote name='stoko' timestamp='1370368734' post='2099870'] Some good tips chaps, ta. Someone recommended [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/gallien-krueger-mb-115/40872?gclid=CMrawqD7yrcCFQTHtAodsGwAgA"]this[/url] to me; anyone got good or bad things to say about Gallien Krueger? Seems a bit too cheap to be any good?!? [/quote] 200 watts probably wont cut it live. I have a GK 212MBE cab in the classifieds - buy that and add a Hartke LH500 new or 2nd hand Genz, GK, Hartke 3500 and you should have a decent rig with change left to put towards a second 8 ohm cab later. Edited June 4, 2013 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 I've just looked at a mcgregor bass mate 500w combo, £549 which seems good price but I don't know much about mcgregor amps. Anyone used one or heard anything about them? Cheers all, appreciate all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 [quote name='stoko' timestamp='1370361747'] Bear in mind theres 4 bassists in my band so it needs to chuck out some filth! [/quote] 4, check that, 4!!!! Bassists in your band? All playing at the same time? Intrigued, any links to your sounds? Go barefaced & be louder than the other 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 [quote name='stoko' timestamp='1370448231' post='2101052'] I've just looked at a mcgregor bass mate 500w combo, £549 which seems good price but I don't know much about mcgregor amps. Anyone used one or heard anything about them? Cheers all, appreciate all the help. [/quote] I wouldn't bother with it. Its an unknown quantity (I remember them in the 80's and they weren't much cop then), you'll struggle to shift it if you don't get on with it and a single combo is never as loud as a couple of cabs and a head - you don't get the spread which will be perceived as volume. Go second hand from the Basschat classifieds - theyre a good bunch of bods in general and you'll get much more for your money than buying new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Lound, lightweight, cheap - pick any 2 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 If you're looking for new gear then the Carvin micro combos are good and surprisingly loud. The 2x10 and 1x15 have enough volume for smaller gigs but you'll need an extension cab to cut through against a loud drummer or multiple other guitars that are cranked. The big plus point on these is that they are made in the US with quality components and are much more reliable and well built than a lot of the shoddy Chinese made stuff out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 FOUR BASSIST? I'm intrigued! Please tell me more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 4 bassists? WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 [quote name='stoko' timestamp='1370368734' post='2099870'] Some good tips chaps, ta. Someone recommended [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/gallien-krueger-mb-115/40872?gclid=CMrawqD7yrcCFQTHtAodsGwAgA"]this[/url] to me; anyone got good or bad things to say about Gallien Krueger? Seems a bit too cheap to be any good?!? [/quote] GAK have some amazing deals from time to time, so don't discount something (see what I did there?) purely due to its cost. What is the RRP on one of these? GK gear is very well put together and has lots of fans (although I've never used any myself). Sounds like a good deal, and then add Mudpup's 212 cab as an extension! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 [quote name='Norm' timestamp='1370513367' post='2101980'] 4, check that, 4!!!! Bassists in your band? All playing at the same time? Intrigued, any links to your sounds? Go barefaced & be louder than the other 3! [/quote] We all try to out loud each other anyway. None more Tap!!!! Am considering using a guitar combo instead, I play stuff in the top end of the range so a guitar amp might suit. If not I'm going to lash out on HP and get a MarkBass 2x10 set up i think. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ulf8RliE68"]Oh and for those of you intrigued by the 4 bassists here's some footage from our last performance...[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Stoko, thats live vid is great stuff! Really like the intro & the theatrical vibe, the songs cool too. Top marks fella! :-) Cheers, Norm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Love it! Which one is you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Thats really good - nice to see something different for a change. (Ps my cab is now price dropped ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoko Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ha! Cheers all. I'm the one on the right playing keys. Am trying out a gk combo lists above tomorrow, let you know how it sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='stevie' timestamp='1370364442' post='2099777'] How many of these threads to we actually need? [/quote] n+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanday1975 Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I had 2 markbass ny15's and a littlemark 500 amp. Mentally loud!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehux Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For hard, defined, no holds barred sound, with enough volume to kill, I think Markbass has it in spades. I've had an LM II, and an F1, and IMHO the F1 will punch a hole right through your bandmates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudburst Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 "Loud" depends on the size of the venue, which you don't mention. Since you mention combos, I'll recommend the Markbass CMD121p which you'll pick up on here for about £450 if you keep your eyes peeled. It wouldn't be "loud" if you were to play Wembley though :-) CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreapenna Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Look in the market place right now. There is an amazing sell iff of TC and MarkBass. , it isn't myself. Cheers. Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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