dmccombe7 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Not sure if this has been done before but was wondering what the most popular amps being used by BC'ers at the moment. Question is :- what are you using and main reason why. ? I'm using Genz STL600 & GK MB200 - lightweight and best of tube & SS amp sounds. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'm using an Orange Bass Terror 500 head with one Gallien-Krueger MBE 410 cab, both because they're really light and I got fed up of lugging my old Marshall stack to gigs and rehearsal. It's got a nice sound with plenty of volume and I can add a second cab if I ever need to (I probably won't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hartke cab and head main reason - best value decent rig going imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I'm using an Orange TB500, into a pair of aguilar gs112s. Amazing rig, I could get away with using just one can at most gigs, but like having the full stack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pietruszka Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Mahoosssivvee +1 on Hartke gear, I've used them before and they really are excellent value! I've been using the Aguilar AG500 SC for a few years now, love it, not the smallest or lightest by any stretch, but I've yet to play anything that sounds better to my ears. More than loud enough and you can get a beefy sound out of it! Plus, like all discontinued Aguilar heads, they have risen in demand. Yippee-ky-yay motherfuc...! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1378558547' post='2201808'] Hartke cab and head main reason - best value decent rig going imho [/quote] Hartke here too - LH500 and HA2500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I usa an Aguilar DB680 preamp through a 1,200 watt power amp, into Aguilar DB410 cabs. Sounds nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Playing with 2 different bands and being able to leave my gear at the rehearsal room I have 2 main rigs. Aguilar Th500 with 2 Aguilar GS 112's Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 with a Genz Benz neo xt 212 Both sound great and now I'm GAS free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Ampeg SVP Pro and a Carvin B2000. Because they sound rock-tastic together and were a lot cheaper than an Ampeg SVT CL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 SWR SM400 bridged into a Hartke Hydrive 410. I use it because it sounds superb no matter which bass goes through it and it's LOUD! Also it's not as heavy as any of the other rigs I've had. (Putting wheels on the Hydrive might be considered cheating, but you know what I mean). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 My TE AH200 is still going strong. Speakers are Fane in custom cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Mark Bass LM3 and 2 traveller cabs....mostly because the cabs are super light weight, but tonight I am going to try the cabs with my old Trace Elliot AH150 head and just see how it sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 GB Shuttle 6.0 combo plus GB ext cab if I need it. Nice and light and compact. Does what it says on the tin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Currently enjoying a DB750 into DB cabs... am considering taking out the TF550-B tonight to see if it remains a decent enough back-up or sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Hartke LH500 and a BF Compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1378560222' post='2201829'] I usa an Aguilar DB680 preamp through a 1,200 watt power amp, into Aguilar DB410 cabs. Sounds nice. [/quote] Most of Scotland probably agrees! Where some of the members on this forum get too unleash the full potential of their rigs I've no idea. See signature for mine, love it to bits despite a few niggles with the head, but get lots of compliments about the sound, even hire it out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Markbass LM3 because it had the warmest sound of the lightweight amps I tried, and 2 Aguilar GS112 cabs because they had a good reputation and there were a couple second hand ones for sale on here. Very happy with my sound and not going to change anything anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Tecamp Puma 900 and Tech Soundsystem ND410S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Genz Benz Streamliner 900 into a Barefaced Super Twelve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='mikeh' timestamp='1378559046' post='2201813'] I could get away with using just one [b]can[/b] at most gigs, but like having the full stack. [/quote] I think the full stack option works a lot better: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 plus Bergantino AE210. The TH heads are surprisingly powerful (they match the 900w that some manufacturers claim) and have an instantly useable tone straight out of the box. The Berg is light, fits into the boot of a small car, has plenty of low end extension, and looks classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1378574174' post='2202031'] I think the full stack option works a lot better: [/quote] That's auto correct for you ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Markbass CMD121P & NY121. Bought for practicality as both lightweight and small, but also for the sound as every time I`ve heard a bassist use a Markbass rig (especially with a Precision) I`ve loved the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 Little Mark III, which must be one of the most popular amps on here? With a Club 600f32, which probably not many others here use?! Anyway, I use the amp because, as already mentioned, it has a great warm sound. Also, is easy to set up and get good tones from. I use it in my originals and covers band, it's very versatile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1378583629' post='2202204'] Markbass CMD121P & NY121. Bought for practicality as both lightweight and small, but also for the sound as every time I`ve heard a bassist use a Markbass rig (especially with a Precision) I`ve loved the tone. [/quote] The exact rig I'm trying to work out how to afford. I love my hartke/bf rig but I want to go even smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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