Ant_On_Bass Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) I'm potentially looking for a micro rig to jam at home, or with a couple of guitarists. I normally play through my DAW at home and have a GK2001rb as my main rig but, looking for something small and compact to play through. Primarily a rock and metal guy. Recommendations would be much appreciated! Edited July 6, 2023 by Ant_On_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I’d say if you’re happy with the GK sounds then their MB200 would be worth a look. Cabwise I’d check out the LFSys Monza, as per the link below. Nice & small set up but with some good sound quality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant_On_Bass Posted July 6, 2023 Author Share Posted July 6, 2023 Thanks! I do enjoy the GK sound I'll have to check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asingardenof Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 You could do a lot worse than a Trace Elliot Elf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 6 hours ago, Ant_On_Bass said: Thanks! I do enjoy the GK sound I'll have to check that out! MB150 or 200MB combo then? Very compact, 12" speaker, usable for gigs if you're not playing against a hard-hitting drummer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 10 hours ago, tauzero said: MB150 or 200MB combo then? Very compact, 12" speaker, usable for gigs if you're not playing against a hard-hitting drummer. This. I have an MB150E that is brilliant for exactly that situation. Unhappily no Mesa equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 How small do you want to go and what is your budget? For this very purpose I use a pair of RCF Ayra Pro5 studio monitors around £350 new. They are bookshelf sized 5" speakers but quite deep. They go up to 107db and in my 3.5x4m study that is too loud to be comfortable without plugs. I rehearse with my duo here, two vocals, guitar and bass +programmed drum tracks and get nowhere near the limits of these speakers. Other speakers are available but check the rated output. I note that the Yamaha HS5 and the Rokits only rate at 101db though Genelec make a 5" monitor rated at 110db. The sound is impeccable, way better than our PA and of course they will do as studio monitors If you want to do a bit of DIY then for around £70 you could build one of these https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/455858-house-jam-micro-cab/ Combined with a micro amp (Elf/Gnome/BAM) it will blow you away in a domestic setting if you want 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Another vote for the awesome ELF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I had a Ashdown Ant driving a Stonefield Mighty Mini. It was an ultralight setup and sounded great! (Sadly lost in a fire) S’manth x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 I like my Markbass 802. Sounds lovely even at neighbour-friendly volume, handles a 5 string, good with Double Bass, loud enough to gig with a 20 piece big band. I like 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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