scarified Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) Putting aside tone and quality, what is the best looking bass rig out there ? I know tastes change and huge stacks may not be as cool as mini rigs these days - right ? Is a boutique backline more impressive than, say, an Ampeg or Ashdown rig, or is it kind of poncy looking ? Do Peavey/Hartke rigs make you look like a working musician, or a chav ? Finding the best sounding amp is easy, finding the best build quality is easy too. But what about image ? Discuss. Edited November 18, 2009 by scarified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 i know what the best looking rig is. but i'm not telling.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 All about the tone: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr. Foxen Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='658576' date='Nov 18 2009, 09:16 PM'][/quote] Yeah, but put a bunch of various 4x12s either side (see above). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='658593' date='Nov 18 2009, 09:33 PM']Yeah, but put a bunch of various 4x12s either side (see above).[/quote] Oh yeah I didn't notice the cab without the head. Is that an old H+H head on top of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarified Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 That's interesting, the first few opinions all suggest that big still = cool .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I've always liked the look of a big old Mesa rig. If transportation and storage weren't an issue and I actually had the need for one then that's what I'd get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='658595' date='Nov 18 2009, 09:35 PM']Oh yeah I didn't notice the cab without the head. Is that an old H+H head on top of it?[/quote] That bit of the rig was unused at that point, the head that went with the cab is dead, with an H+H head on top for completeness. It's not a real Acoustic, it's a clone. Your pic confirmed the bolts are the same. Came with a 120w valve head. Interestingly, the guy I know who had a 360 said the best sound he had was the cab with a Fender Bassman head going into it, bypassing the power amp. Also: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Best looking for me (but too heavy for my dodgy back): [attachment=36651:Rig.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='658663' date='Nov 18 2009, 10:25 PM']Best looking for me (but too heavy for my dodgy back): [attachment=36651:Rig.jpg][/quote] Clarky we both have VERY good taste! White/sunburst basses, Orange rig! Ive spoken to that guy who owns that rig in that picture...nice chap and was helpful with honest recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plux_the_Duck Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 IMO this is the best rig all round: looks, sounds, weight its got it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 (edited) Thank you "thisnameistaken" - Simply no need for words. This used to be called power-dressing. All the shoulder pads you can muster. Judging by the faded stencil paint on the amp it's £27,000 worth. I think that means you're serious. No one in the audience will be taken prisoner. Ampeg - I've arrived. Mesa - I'm on the same bill as Paul McCartney. Balcro. Edited November 18, 2009 by Balcro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 As far as looks go, bigger is definitely better. Doom indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Bigger is always cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 de gustibus non est disputandum surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I always thought hartke ali cones looked sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 there's nothing cooler than a fliptop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 [quote name='YouMa' post='658816' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:05 AM']I always thought hartke ali cones looked sharp.[/quote] Ahhh yes!! Defintely! - The guy Bon Jovi have playing for them rates highly in the coolness factor for his rig! Though I can't seem to find any pics of his rig on stage.. I think it's something like 6 4.5XL cabs with luverlee shiny cones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombboy Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I always thought my old Trace rig looked cool........... Until I got this!!! Loved it, but my bandmates used to groan when I turned up at a gig upstairs somewhere!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='658925' date='Nov 19 2009, 09:34 AM']there's nothing cooler than a fliptop [/quote] +1 This amp belongs in a gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I think my amp looks awesome but then I designed it (didn't take much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I think my Ashdown rig is pretty sexy, however I dont have a piccy to hand so instead I would love to turn up at the dog & duck on a friday night with one of these rigs, sweet as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatbass787 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='660307' date='Nov 20 2009, 04:38 PM']I think my amp looks awesome but then I designed it (didn't take much) [/quote] Nice, love the cabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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