Musicman20 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 The first part of good news is that I am officially back in gigging mode. My old band needed me to come back, and luckily I felt ready and more willing to play as much as possible. A year off was enough! The second part of good news is that they have been lucky/worked hard enough to get some help from Orange amps. They have agreed on an endorsement so myself and the two guitarists are looking at rigs for March onwards. Yes, I have the full stack, but I'd like an alternative that will be stored and heavily gigged. I'm thinking of the Bass Terror plus two SP212s. Small and punchy! Failing that, another OBC 115 or 410 so I can mix and match or just take one and let that do all the work going around the UK and Europe. I would love the 8x10, but I really don't think we could handle the size. I may look into a backup AD200b...all depends. What would you do? The whole backline is going to be Orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1125946' date='Feb 13 2011, 02:02 PM']The first part of good news is that I am officially back in gigging mode. My old band needed me to come back, and luckily I felt ready and more willing to play as much as possible. A year off was enough! The second part of good news is that they have been lucky/worked hard enough to get some help from Orange amps. They have agreed on an endorsement so myself and the two guitarists are looking at rigs for March onwards. Yes, I have the full stack, but I'd like an alternative that will be stored and heavily gigged. I'm thinking of the Bass Terror plus two SP212s. Small and punchy! Failing that, another OBC 115 or 410 so I can mix and match or just take one and let that do all the work going around the UK and Europe. I would love the 8x10, but I really don't think we could handle the size. I may look into a backup AD200b...all depends. What would you do? The whole backline is going to be Orange.[/quote] Has to be the 8x10 IF you know what the stages are going to be like, ie a certain standard and size and indeed the trucking plus access in to the stage. For a mini stage gig you'll need something that will stack to around chest height, minimum, IME..if that is 2 SP212 then that might work..but don't stack them vertically, that is such a terrible look..and this might count in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 If the 810 is too unmanageable, get a Terror plus two 410s. In larger venues use both, in regular venues just use the one. Nothing wrong with the SP cabs, and they are plenty loud, but when I used one I thought it lacked depth of sound,which I wouldn`t be happy with on tour, especially not knowing the size of the venues. The Terror and two 410s will see you through with no problems, no matter what size of venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I was thinking that. Get one more 4x10 and tour with that, use my other one with it for big shows. I reckon a TB would be a great head for this kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 [quote name='JTUK' post='1125962' date='Feb 13 2011, 02:12 PM']Has to be the 8x10 IF you know what the stages are going to be like, ie a certain standard and size and indeed the trucking plus access in to the stage. For a mini stage gig you'll need something that will stack to around chest height, minimum, IME..if that is 2 SP212 then that might work..but don't stack them vertically, that is such a terrible look..and this might count in this situation.[/quote] Good points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'd go with the Bass Terror plus two SP212s personally. Fair play to you getting an endorsement with Orange. I'd thought about approaching them myself but I don't know we're big enough as a band right now. Oh and I would also have the SPs next to each other, not on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 How loud do the SP212s get when they are together? Anyone tried this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1126557' date='Feb 13 2011, 11:27 PM']Oh and I would also have the SPs next to each other, not on top.[/quote] Why's that BB? I always thought a vertical format was recommended for best projection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 For me it would be the AD200 and the OBC 4x10 if I was going to an all Orange set up. If it was for full on touring, I would assume that I would have decent transport to get to and from gigs, so the need for compact wouldn't be that important. 4x10 is big enough do manage any gig really and if needed another one will lead to an 8x10 basically. For me, I only put a premium on compact for one-off gigs in town where I need to get a taxi to and from the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 [quote name='Roland Rock' post='1126563' date='Feb 13 2011, 11:37 PM']Why's that BB? I always thought a vertical format was recommended for best projection[/quote] The two speakers in each cab is hardly conventional anyway & I tend to raise mine by placing it on a flight case. They are small so it is more an aesthetic thing to have them side by side as opposed to any tonal advantage. My single 210SP really pumps it out so projection isn't a problem for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 If you are using the valve head, then the smart power cabs probably aren't the ideal thing, they trade sensitivity for size, so the cost of being small is they want more power for volume. Only big is true when you have the limits on max power. With the terror bass, probably happy with those cabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 I think the current plan is another 4x10 and a Terror Bass, for now. Thats a lighter amp for when we are space saving, and a cab that can cover most gigs and be added to my 4x10 for a modular 8x10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1128573' date='Feb 15 2011, 04:48 PM']I think the current plan is another 4x10 and a Terror Bass, for now. Thats a lighter amp for when we are space saving, and a cab that can cover most gigs and be added to my 4x10 for a modular 8x10.[/quote] If it was me, I'd go with the Terror Bass and 2 SP212s. From my experience, at least, I love the sound of 12s more than anything else and the prospect of a modular 4X12 rig that you could pretty much carry in one go is the stuff of dreams! Each to their own of course Good luck dude and congrats on the endorsement! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks for the input. Im still undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 The big question is who will be moving the gear.. if you are = two SP212 If your roadie is = 4x10 The TB is a great choice, you might need to get a hardcase for it.. Your back will thank you if you are moving the gear around Well done on the endorsement!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 You`ll be ok with the 410s if carried by two people. Wouldn`t recommend carrying them on yr own though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 AD200MK(3?) plus 2 SP212 = MONSTER VOLUME AND TONE Saw a mastadon/metallica cover band guy with this set up, with a Stringray and a modded P bass absoultely awesome tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Good news on the tour and orange involvement, be sure to post the gig locations and dates Not a very technical thought but, personally to play through a 810 orange on a big stage is one of those things to do before you die, i loved my 410 but it was to heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 My thoughts exactly haha! Big cab big stage. Not sure we can muster the strength or space to lift it every night though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What about a 2nd AD200b & 4 SP212s? Stack 2 each side & have a stereo signal going to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1130575' date='Feb 17 2011, 08:24 AM']What about a 2nd AD200b & 4 SP212s? Stack 2 each side & have a stereo signal going to them.[/quote] Oh my....what a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1130647' date='Feb 17 2011, 09:48 AM']Oh my....what a thought! [/quote] Do the Orange Amps not go down to 2 Ohm? If that's the case, could you not rock 4 SP212s from the one head?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 that's technically a 16x12 :-) Ah.. endorsements.. Think, that might lose on the size issue.. I think the AD200 does though.. I'm sooooo jealous.. well done mate.. I miss touring.. sniff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Im pretty lucky. I moved home after a poor attempt with bands in Newcastle (love the place, but found all but one band were time wasters....although next time I move back up Ill have a different approach) and to wait for my legal contract to start. The band wanted me back, and if im honest, the current bassist moving to guitar is a much better place for him. I know all the lines (almost) and they know I record well and put in a lot of effort. Happy days....hopefully! I now have a year and a half of touring, work temp jobs, and basically trying to go on as many trips abroad as I can before my real career starts. AD200b is 4 ohms minimum, so I need two haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Sounds like you are going to have fun... 8X10 how loud do I have to shout it...ha ha ..!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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