Phil-osopher10 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I'm currently on the lookout for some good bass amplifiers like eden, markbass etc. What is the best sort and what do you recommend? The problem: I live in a country where there is next to no high end bass amps. For instance the best a shop offers within a 50 mile radius is Hiwatt. I play in a medium to large church and i think 500W would be good enough. I'm also moving into the realm of recording professionally and need a set up that will be good enough to kill two birds with one stone! Any help would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Bass Direct will ship to Ireland and his prices are very reasonable. Mark stocks a huge amount of high end equipment and is very helpful when it comes to finding the right thing for your requirements. Check them out… [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 [quote name='pantherairsoft' post='969434' date='Sep 27 2010, 01:27 PM']Bass Direct will ship to Ireland and his prices are very reasonable. Mark stocks a huge amount of high end equipment and is very helpful when it comes to finding the right thing for your requirements. Check them out… [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk[/url][/quote] +1 on that, Mark's got a second hand LMII on there which would be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hi What type of tone would you like? How much air do you need to move? Would you like small, light and modern? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) [quote name='alexharvay' post='969446' date='Sep 27 2010, 01:38 PM']+1 on that, Mark's got a second hand LMII on there which would be worth a look.[/quote] +1 also. Good service to Ireland from Mark. But don't neglect the kit to be found on here Have you got cabinets already? You might need to think about those. You have my sympathy, like me living in the desert (gearwise) Edited September 27, 2010 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-osopher10 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Well if i were to say i'd like to obtain the tone of ex incubus player dirk lance would that be good enough? and i'm only 22 so weight doesn't matter just yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Phil-osopher10' post='969919' date='Sep 27 2010, 07:35 PM']Well if i were to say i'd like to obtain the tone of ex incubus player dirk lance would that be good enough? and i'm only 22 so weight doesn't matter just yet![/quote] He used Eden heads & Warwick cabs… And had a defined Warwick thump (He used a Streamer Stage I 5 string if I recall) from his bass. The CD tone though is a good mix and lots of EQ. Live I'd say you can get that tone with many an amp & Bass if you spend the time to investigate the tone. Edited September 27, 2010 by pantherairsoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-osopher10 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 You sir, are a legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 [quote name='Phil-osopher10' post='969429' date='Sep 27 2010, 01:25 PM']I'm currently on the lookout for some good bass amplifiers like eden, markbass etc. What is the best sort and what do you recommend? The problem: I live in a country where there is next to no high end bass amps. For instance the best a shop offers within a 50 mile radius is Hiwatt. I play in a medium to large church and i think 500W would be good enough. I'm also moving into the realm of recording professionally and need a set up that will be good enough to kill two birds with one stone! Any help would be appreciated![/quote] whats wrong with hiwatt? Thought they'd nail the church tone kinda vibe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 What's your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-osopher10 Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 This man mark is truely immense! He's been sorting me out! absolutely class customer service! The man needs an award! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 You're welcome to test any of my gear in Belfast. I don't know of anywhere in N Ireland to try decent bass gear. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Dirk Lance Used Warwick Basses (Streamer Stage II 5 strings) with a HUGE eden rig (pre-amps, power amps and cabs) Have a gander here [url="http://www.guitargeek.com/rigview/360/"]Dirk's Bass Rig[/url] As you can see, i want his tone also haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-osopher10 Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 That is awful kind of you frank! If i'm ever down there i may take you up on your offer! And wow that is a few pounds worth of rig thon boy is using! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 super huge. sounds sooo nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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