Guest subaudio Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hey all I am slowly building my gear back up after having to shed it over recent years and am wanting to get back into playing on a serious level, and got to wondering what eactly do I need long term, I may well not be in a position to spend the cash for a good while once I am sorted so really need to get it right first time. So my question is, who amongst us carries backup amps for gigs and if so what is your main amp and what is your backup? My current rig is a GK 1001 head and two GK 2X10 RBH cabs, no back up Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I use a 90's Marshall DBS 400w head as a main amp into two Ashdown 2x10s. I also carry an Ashdown LG350 as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='subaudio' post='440316' date='Mar 20 2009, 02:39 PM']Hey all I am slowly building my gear back up after having to shed it over recent years and am wanting to get back into playing on a serious level, and got to wondering what eactly do I need long term, I may well not be in a position to spend the cash for a good while once I am sorted so really need to get it right first time. So my question is, who amongst us carries backup amps for gigs and if so what is your main amp and what is your backup? My current rig is a GK 1001 head and two GK 2X10 RBH cabs, no back up Cheers.[/quote] I carry a decent DI just in case anything happens to the amp. Only happened to me once, but I'm glad I had it with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'll carry a back up if EBS release something sounding like the TD650 in a small package. Until then, I'll take my chances. I take with me enough spare drivers at the gig so I'm never bothered about those! (Not that I've ever lost one!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 My backup is an 8" 20W combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='josh3184' post='440374' date='Mar 20 2009, 03:42 PM']My backup is an 8" 20W combo [/quote] SNAP! S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I specify my required backline to the promoter and it magically appears on stage at the soundcheck. I actually don't own an amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subaudio Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='Twigman' post='440386' date='Mar 20 2009, 03:51 PM']I specify my required backline to the promoter and it magically appears on stage at the soundcheck. I actually don't own an amp.[/quote] Yep, theyre good fun those ones but sadly not the norm yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have a Minirig which is great but not loud enough to gig. Should have kept the LG350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I take an MXR M80 and and sometimes an Aphex Aural Exciter. Both have a decent DI and if my amp goes down mid song then there's still bass coming through the PA as the signal is taken straight from my bass. Don't think i could be bothered taking a backup amp to gigs, what's the point in downsizing if you're gonna take 2 rigs? I'm lazy and proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='440438' date='Mar 20 2009, 04:30 PM']what's the point in downsizing if you're gonna take 2 rigs?[/quote] Indeed! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I suppose another LMII would be ok, but then i'm much more likely to spend the money on a bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatori Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 My main rig is a Marshall JCM 800 superlead Mk2 into a Marshall 4x12. My backup amp currently is a Markbass LM2 but Im trying to get hold of another Marshall superlead or superbass. I also carry a Presonus tube pre (well I know its belt and double braces but with 200 plus gigs a year you never know). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 saying that, I did use to have a DI box, should probably go about replacing that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I've plenty of stuff at home but don't have room in the car for a backup - well I suppose I could put a GK MBS in, but I don't. Like Simon I always carry a DI in case. Otherwise when/if something goes let's hope it's the preamp section of the amp so I can go into into the effects return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I do have a DI box, but when I can afford it, I'll get a 2nd LMII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 On the rare occasions that I actually get to gig, I take my Eden WTX-260 along just in case. It weighs 3.5lbs, fits in a gig-bag pocket, and apart from being a very nice amp it's also an excellent DI box. All bases covered (no pun - just ignore it), but hardly a cheap solution. ps: The Duck Dunn is still absolutely wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I carry a Zoom B2 1.u which has a DI out as my 'back-up'.. Fortunately, I've had no need of it so far but you never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I take a DI with me as back-up but I could start taking my Eden WTX-260 along as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Has anyone ever had an amp fail and had to use their backup amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='441481' date='Mar 22 2009, 02:42 AM']Has anyone ever had an amp fail and had to use their backup amp?[/quote] Not yet but I take my EBS MicroBassII as a back-up in case a preamp valve dies on me - as they are reputed to do from time to time. This has never happened to me though. I use the EBS as my DI anyway so it's nothing extra to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='441481' date='Mar 22 2009, 02:42 AM']Has anyone ever had an amp fail and had to use their backup amp?[/quote] Not fail, but my Burman developed serious distortion problems at one gig and I switched to the LMII backup. Turned out that the power valves were falling out. Now fixed, thanks to a set of Marshall-pattern spring retainers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I gig with a Markbass 103H and had no backup but I've just bought an Ashdown 2x10 redface off of Nancy Johnson on BC (nice bloke) to use at a little regular music club gig and will now take that as a spare to larger gigs although I don't expect any breakdowns with the Markbass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subaudio Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Cool thanks guys, it seems the most common backup is a DI box then, makes sense and is a lot easier on the back too. I think when I finally get a combo for smaller gigs then that should be enough as an at home backup with a DI in my gig bag. Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 I haven't got a backup and my amp's never died. At a gig! It did die during a recording session and luckily there was a spare. I got it fixed and gigged with it without problems, just a nagging fear that it could happen again. Pretty much every gig I play has other bass players on the bill so I could borrow one in an emergency, but I'd hate to have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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