Muzz Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) Have you ever actually needed both QSCs? I have low-level GAS for a FRFR rig, but I've only ever tried (at shop volume) cheaper wedges (like the Headrush), and they didn't sound like they'd cut it at higher volumes... Edited December 9, 2020 by Muzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jack said: Lovely. What is the QSC resting on? I have a mat from B&Q that does the job but that looks entirely rore the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Muzz said: Have you ever actually needed both QSCs? I have low-level GAS for a FRFR rig, but I've only ever tried (at shop volume) cheaper wedges (like the Headrush), and they didn't sound like they'd cut it at higher volumes... Not yet, but then I've only had them for a few gigs given that it's been lockdown all year. I am a little worried about the 5 or so biker rallies we play every year in big outdoor tents like the picture of the BF rig above, but in theory the (professionally provided) pa can handle those. I do maybe see a situation where I've got one wedge in front of me like normal and then another behind me being effectively a bass amp, but I haven't needed that yet. I'm very fortunate that both bands I play in have great PA systems (that I am the soundman of) and aren't overly loud. I mean, it's earplugs-required on both stages, but it's not like death metal loud. 3 hours ago, Frank Blank said: Lovely. What is the QSC resting on? I have a mat from B&Q that does the job but that looks entirely rore the part. There's some weird forced perspective in that shot that make the speaker look huge but it's the same size as the stand. The stand itself is Thomann's rip off own brand version of the Auralex Gramma pad. My whole house is just raw floorboards and so having the wedge on an isolator really helps. In fact a christmas holiday project of mine is to redo the acoustic treatment in my office. Edited December 9, 2020 by Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jack said: Not yet, but then I've only had them for a few gigs given that it's been lockdown all year. I am a little worried about the 5 or so biker rallies we play every year in big outdoor tents like the picture of the BF rig above, but in theory the (provided) pa can handle those. I do maybe see a situation where I've got one wedge in front of me like normal and then another behind me being effectively a bass amp, but I haven't needed that yet. There's some weird forced perspective in that shot that make the speaker look huge but it's the same size as the stand. The stand itself is Thomann's rip off own brand version of the Auralex Gramma pad. My whole house is just raw floorboards and so having the wedge on an isolator really helps. In fact a christmas holiday project of mine is to redo the acoustic treatment in my office. That's great, thanks for the pic. I shall be buying one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Just now, Frank Blank said: That's great, thanks for the pic. I shall be buying one of those! They do a few different sizes I think. Get in quick before politics gets in the way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, Jack said: They do a few different sizes I think. Get in quick before politics gets in the way! That's ok, I'll be getting the Auralex one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: That's ok, I'll be getting the Auralex one. Edited December 9, 2020 by Jack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Muzz said: I really cannot understand it when people say that - with the Super Twin it's very, very loud (plenty for hearing-protection-in rehearsals with 2 x Marshall 100w/410 geeetards and a shed-building drummer) and with both cabs it's stacktastically deafening...I had the chance a while back to run it through a rehearsal room Ampeg fridge, and it was huuuge through that, too... I too am a lover of the Walkabout head.I've had mine since about 2004 with some mesa cabs. These days I mainly use it with my BBII and it is great. The fan on mine is a bit noisy though but not noticeable on a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidens97 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 My first outing tonight with the CTM300 and the 810, it sounded amazing I’m totally converted to valve amps finally! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Nice, lully looking rig! I was never a valve man, but since owning a Mesa strategy Eight:88 I am a full convert. Valves be the way forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, maidens97 said: My first outing tonight with the CTM300 and the 810, it sounded amazing I’m totally converted to valve amps finally! Nice, but how heavy is that 8x10? I had a 6x10 and it weighed a ton. Had to get rid in the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 9 hours ago, WHUFC BASS said: Nice, but how heavy is that 8x10? I had a 6x10 and it weighed a ton. Had to get rid in the end. Probably not as heavy as the head! Awesome rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Valves and iron and an 810...fantastic 👍 Plus, you're guaranteed to be the centre of attention if only because the rig behind you's bending light around itself... 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 11, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidens97 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 13 hours ago, WHUFC BASS said: Nice, but how heavy is that 8x10? I had a 6x10 and it weighed a ton. Had to get rid in the end. I think it’s about 60kg but it’s not too difficult to move with the wheels. It’s definitely a two man lift though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 The latest head to be paired with my Barefaced Big Twin 2. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 22 hours ago, maidens97 said: My first outing tonight with the CTM300 and the 810, it sounded amazing I’m totally converted to valve amps finally! That is THE rig I would have loved, sadly one flight of stairs and 30 years too many are in the way of that ever happening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maidens97 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: That is THE rig I would have loved, sadly one flight of stairs and 30 years too many are in the way of that ever happening. Can always owt for the CTM30 or little stubby maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHUFC BASS Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 On 19/12/2020 at 12:06, maidens97 said: I think it’s about 60kg but it’s not too difficult to move with the wheels. It’s definitely a two man lift though I was going to say, you're a bit like a Darlek with them things - fine as long as there's no stairs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blyn Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, blyn said: Very nice blyn ☝️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obieito Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Last gig in October: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 11, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obieito Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Thank you! I got the rig for quite cheap for what it is... then I went and spent a lot on the bass But well, my last bass I had bought it in 2000 so it was about time! It got my eye too at first, but then it won my ear oh yes it did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callumjord Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 My "Rig" the past two years. Dropped my amp and cab and went IEM. No regrets at all 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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