bassbiscuits Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 23 minutes ago, Norris said: Peaveys can be quite weighty too. I gigged a Peavey Databass (450W 1x15) for years. I wouldn't go back to it - the Rumble is streets ahead on sound quality as well as weight You're right Norris - I had a Peavey TNT130 back in the day - decent amp but weighed a tonne. Your Fender Rumble sounded lovely at the bass bash. Genuinely impressive and compact bit of kit that - is it 2x10 and 300w or so? Ive ended up using all sorts of bits of supplied backline at gigs lately and it's really challenged my preconceptions of what you need to sound good at gigs - some stuff I've never thought about at all has been at the very least adequate and at best very very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, bassbiscuits said: You're right Norris - I had a Peavey TNT130 back in the day - decent amp but weighed a tonne. Your Fender Rumble sounded lovely at the bass bash. Genuinely impressive and compact bit of kit that - is it 2x10 and 300w or so? Ive ended up using all sorts of bits of supplied backline at gigs lately and it's really challenged my preconceptions of what you need to sound good at gigs - some stuff I've never thought about at all has been at the very least adequate and at best very very good. 500W with an extension cab, 350W on it's own. And thanks - I love it Edit: Oh, and 2x10 plus switchable horn Edited August 2, 2018 by Norris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 It totally depends on the type of band you're in. Acoustic trio or typical covers band? For pub gigs with two guitars bass drums vox, go a 500 watt head. Get two 210 cabs, small gigs you only need one, larger gigs stack both of them vertically. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 On 01/08/2018 at 13:44, TheGreek said: What's the budget? How's your back? Combo-v-head/cabs? Class A/B or class D? If your back isn't an issue I'd give serious consideration to a Trace Elliot combo - the 150w combo will kick sufficient hass in most pubs, the 300w will do for window removals and Earthquake survival training. You can pick TE gear up for well under £300. Hi. TC Electronic BG250 combo. Relatively light, very loud, built in tuner...Under £300 and circa £200 used. Fantastic sounds, great reliability and build quality! Highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 On 01/08/2018 at 09:53, Monkey Steve said: nah, skip it, just get a DI box and go through the PA That would only work if the band is using a very high end sound and his signal can clearly be heard through the monitors. I've done the DI method, never worked for me. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) On 04/08/2018 at 02:56, Bluewine said: That would only work if the band is using a very high end sound and his signal can clearly be heard through the monitors. I've done the DI method, never worked for me. Blue and the DI method never worked for my drummer either.. He needs to hear a bass amp, and / or FEEL it Edited August 5, 2018 by bazzbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Steve Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 22 hours ago, bazzbass said: and the DI method never worked for my drummer either.. He needs to hear a bass amp, and / or FEEL it since when were we pandering to drummers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 So thanks for all the Brilliant advise. After not being able to logistically get anything from the basschat classifieds . I plumped for this RM-C115T-500-EVO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Up for sale now. Gone for some Trace Eliott stuff as I was feeling strong! Edited December 18, 2018 by Slappindabass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 On 06/08/2018 at 18:54, Monkey Steve said: since when were we pandering to drummers? since I found a great one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 53 minutes ago, Slappindabass said: Bought second hand for around half the price of a new one. What are peoples thoughts? I think that buying second hand has a lot going for it. If you find that it doesn't suit your needs, you can sell it on for basically the same price you paid for it. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Not used the combo version, but I do have an RM500 and it`s a brilliant amp, great tones/eq and very powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Slappindabass said: Bought second hand for around half the price of a new one. What are peoples thoughts? It's a good thing, you can't really go wrong with Ashdown. Not a boutique brand or anything, but since when has that guaranteed a useful, great-sounding rig? Never, that's when. That combo should be a solid workhorse. Just make sure you buy a portable fire extinguisher to go with it. [JOKE] Edited August 7, 2018 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 It is actually from Ashdown direct. B stock. So as they were posting i thought it would be rude not to have the bottom bit🤣😂 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Nice little rig, just the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Cool rig. Well done. Do ashdowm have a web page with seconds for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 They sell it on Ebay. I think their jser name is Ashdownamps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 08/08/2018 at 00:07, Slappindabass said: It is actually from Ashdown direct. B stock. So as they were posting i thought it would be rude not to have the bottom bit🤣😂 SHHHHHHH don't let anybody on TB see this, they will publicly hang you for mixing drivers in a rig rotfl pmsl lol hehe Nice rig, now go play some LOUD bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 3 hours ago, bazzbass said: SHHHHHHH don't let anybody on TB see this, they will publicly hang you for mixing drivers in a rig rotfl pmsl lol hehe Nice rig, now go play some LOUD bass I alwayys thought the 210 went well with a 115 but what do I know!🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Slappindabass said: I alwayys thought the 210 went well with a 115 but what do I know!🤣 They do in the RM range, I had the separate cabs in that formation - with the RM500 head - and they sounded very good together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Lozz196 said: They do in the RM range, I had the separate cabs in that formation - with the RM500 head - and they sounded very good together. Phew...good to know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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