funkydamo

Thanks again guys, all advice greatly appreciated. Thanks for the pix too (trevor + city mariner) always nice too peoples set-up. I have kinda decided on a set-up i think - already picked up a markbass standard 104HR, gonna pick up a 151HR to sit underneath it, and think im gonna bite with a TTE500 Does that sound like a good set-up? anyone already use that combination? My thoughts are to carry a LM2 or 3 with me as back-up (and probably just use that head for rehearsal with one of the cabs) the idea being i don't want to be caught short at a gig (which as happened before when my behringer was poorly haha) When i have that lot all together, my next thought will probably be effects/pre-amps etc. Do i need any? after spending over a grand on 2 cabs and a head i'm hoping not - but just curious as to what you guys would recommend to give a bit of individuality/experimenting room

Thanks Lozz, although ive been playing for 20 odd years - I have never been overly concerned with gear. Just picked up whatever bargain came my way & always seem to get a sound I like, must just be lucky haha. Now I'm older I feel its time to educate myself and actively chase the basses and amps/cabs I want. Always wanted a warwick and recently bought a couple of German made corvettes, also bought myself a smooth hound wireless kit, so now just need the high end cab to complete the overhaul. I'm not too fussy on my 'sound' as long as I can get a tone I like. Would I benefit with some sort of pre-amp or pedal for some versatility (those MB heads look shy on knobs and buttons haha) I always use active basses anyway.

Thanks guys. I have decided that lightweight is the way to go. Markbass looks to be the likely choice but I'm not 100% decided. Should I stick with my idea of a 15 and a 2x10? Does the little mark 2 do the job or are there better heads out there? Should I be looking at other brands,as markbass seems to have as many negative opinions as they do positive.

thanks mate, much appreciated. I'm surprisingly organised - also ordered a fxf adaptor as recommended off amazon & ordered a str-angled 70cm long patch lead. bring on the weekend!

pulled the trigger and ordered. I have a gig Saturday so looking forward to breaking it in.

... and another +1 here. the wife just got me one for my birthday, and its proper sturdy.

Thanks guys, all help very much appreciated. I have my eye on something lightweight for gigging (genz benz? good choice? - possible trade on the cards for a bass so may only need to buy matching cabs) I have a trace elliot combo sorted (hopefully) for practice/small gigs. My thoughts are of getting a 15" and a 4 x10 (or 2x10) cab for easy transport. I think the markbass stuff may be out of my budget this time, but when i look at upgrading again i will be looking in their direction for sure. Although i admit ive not starting shopping around yet for markbass so i may get lucky! I forgot to mention - i'm always DI'd anyway so its only for backline. as long as i cut through on stage thats all i need really.

Hi guys, the time has come for me to stop being tight and invest in some new gear. I have been using a Behringer 300w ultrabass head for years now, along with a 4x10 marshal combo. They give me what i need, but are a bit tired now. Ideally i'm after a combo around the 200w mark - for taking to rehearsals and maybe small gigs - and also a decent stack of 300w + for larger gigs. Price is a restriction - as i have just layed out close to 1k on a couple of 5 string warwick corvette basses (a big upgrade from a 6 string shine bass, and a 5 string bass collection) So ideally im hoping to pick up 2nd hand gear in the region of £100-£200 for a combo - and up to £300 for a stack So my questions to you all are: What would be a good price for a good amp? I play in a 70s disco/chic/funk type band - seldom delve into rock - so that would give an idea of the sort of sound i go for. Am i being too ambitious with what i want to spend? What should i avoid like the plague? I have a soft spot for trace - but i know they dropped in quality a few years ago. Am i better off giving them a wide berth? Thanks in advance for all your help guys

I'm really surprised by some of the big names popping up here repeatedly. I used Peavey combos at college which were nothing special, but adequate. Owned a Park 10w amp first, at which time i wouldn't know a good amp from a bag one - but it was as a 10w amp should be. not loud haha. I moved up to a marlin 50w which lasted me well as 15 year old in my first band - but even DI'id didn't cut it with a band. Then had a monter marshall set-up - 300w head with 2x 4x10 cabs (one of which i still use, for now) the head gradually lost its volume until it would barely cut through the band - so got replaced with a trace 300w head (which had to be repaired twice in a year then got dumped) I don't recall model numbers unfortunately. Currently use a behringer 300w ultrabass head with one of those marshall cabs. i cant complain - for a cheap head it gives me sound im happy with. Never played a warwick amp, presumed they would be decent but learned otherwise reading the thread. Also presumed ashdown and ampeg would be a good choice but i'm wary of both now. I guessed Laney would be hit or miss. I am in the market for both a combo for practicing, and a stack for gigging - but now i feel more cautious and confused than before

I'm thinking of taking the leap into wireless too. The line 6 looked like a winner but im very concerned about that battery door. Is the Sony the better option? Sennheiser is probably a no-go if as suggested its likely to be interfered with by 4G. The plus points on the line 6 almost outweigh the bad, but does the sony compare regarding tone, reliability etc? Where does smoothhound sit against the sony and line 6?