Show us your rig!

[Muzz]

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

[Frank Blank]

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.

[Jack]

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

[Frank Blank]

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!

[Jack]

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!

[Frank Blank]

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.

[Jack]

4 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

That's ok, I'll be getting the Auralex one.

 

 

Edited December 9, 2020 by Jack

[jazzyvee]

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. 

[maidens97]

My first outing tonight with the CTM300 and the 810, it sounded amazing I’m totally converted to valve amps finally!

[binky_bass]

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!

[WHUFC BASS]

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.

[Jack]

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. 

[Muzz]

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... 😁

[Jus Lukin]

-

Edited March 11, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[maidens97]

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 

[ern500evo]

The latest head to be paired with my Barefaced Big Twin 2. 

[Lozz196]

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.

[maidens97]

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 ?

[WHUFC BASS]

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!

[blyn]

[Reggaebass]

46 minutes ago, blyn said:

Very nice blyn ☝️

[Obieito]

Last gig in October:

 

[Jus Lukin]

-

Edited March 11, 2022 by Jus Lukin

[Obieito]

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!

[Callumjord]

My "Rig" the past two years. Dropped my amp and cab and went IEM. No regrets at all