Thinking of a complete overhaul

[deej]

Basically, im not happy with my tone. Its not that I dont like it, its just that its not working for me and what I do.

I play a Warwick Thumb 5 BO through a GK 1001-RB II into a GK Neo 115. Ive always loved the power and versatility from the GK, but I just dont like how clean and precise it is. Id like to try something more vintage voiced and preferably with a bit of grit in there. Also, I think im just not a 15" speaker kinda person. I like the low end, but I want something more focused. Looking at some 2x12's at the moment. Im not interested in any high end sparkle either, not my sorta thing.

I dont have a lot of experience with different gear so its hard to know what I actually want. My budget will be whatever I get from my current setup, around £700-£800, maybe a bit more if I sell my bass. Been interested in the Orange Terror Bass because of its power and price, and maybe a Schroeder or Matamp cab?

Oh, and I play finger style and use plenty of pedals, if that affects anything. Im joining a new band soon so its as good an excuse as any to make the changes now. I guess alt rock would be the best description.

Any ideas would be great.

[chris_b]

Complete overhauls tend to throw the baby out with the bath water.

You're not far from Bass Direct. Try your bass and amp with the new Bergantino AE212.

Edited August 17, 2010 by chris_b

[RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE]

Aguilar do cabs without tweeter. Awesome sound. Come in many colours too

[deej]

Yeah, I like the look of some of the Aguilar stuff. What kind of prices does their stuff go for second hand?

[270degrees]

Get yourself along to the Midlands Bass Day. Should get to plug in to a variety of amps/cabs there.
Date and location hasn't been decided yet but should be soon and, erm, in the Midlands.

[Musicman20]

If you want old school, are we talking really old school like tubes?

Best mid way between vintage and modern is a Mark Bass Little Mark 2/3 with a nice Aguilar cabinet.

[Musicman20]

Oh and yes, the Bass Terror is a great amp!

[deej]

[quote name='270degrees' post='928238' date='Aug 18 2010, 12:15 AM']Get yourself along to the Midlands Bass Day. Should get to plug in to a variety of amps/cabs there.
Date and location hasn't been decided yet but should be soon and, erm, in the Midlands.[/quote]

Yeah, Ive got one eye on this. Just depends on date and transport for me.

[quote name='Musicman20' post='928241' date='Aug 18 2010, 12:17 AM']If you want old school, are we talking really old school like tubes?

Best mid way between vintage and modern is a Mark Bass Little Mark 2/3 with a nice Aguilar cabinet.[/quote]

Id love to try a tube amp. The main problem is how expensive a lot of them are. I lost my job earlier in the year so I cant really save up for things right now, I have to sell to buy.

[51m0n]

Barefaced 212 without the tweeter (or rolled off) and a LMIII (maybe witha a sansamp VT pedal) or LM Rocker, or one of those little Orange chaps if you want more grind?

Spent an evening with the Barefaced 212 a couple of weeks ago comparing it to my ae410, its a very very classy cab, recommended for those who want to punch hard, takes eq well and I couldnt get close to overpowering it with an LH500 or an sa450.

Also unbelievably light (as are all of Alex's cabs) and very very easy to manage.

[charic]

Depending on the location in "the midlands" I may come along! It could potentially be a trek though.