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What lightweight rig will give me a clear, warm sound ?


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May I suggest the Ampeg Micro VR + 2x SVT210 av? I'm guessing it has the sound you're looking for.

The Micro VR's sound has depth and warmth and power.
This weekend I gigged with it for the first time. Medium size venue with a small stage.
• It takes up ample space
• Vertical stacking enables to hear oneself better - and no need for crates, cases or such
• It is very light and compact
• Killer sound - gain on 11 or over 1 o'clock, depends if one needs a bit more grit
• Enough headroom - for smaller venues like bars, pubs, and clubs and otherwise go over the PA

Some pics of it in my office:


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If you wanted the best compromise on lightweight, volume, sound

Then I'd suggest a Barefaced Midget with a Markbass LM3 or 2.

The markbass heads SS preamp is pretty warm and you can EQ out some high mid and treble to get a warmer sound, depends on your needs though.

I have a similar setup, I think it's great.

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[quote name='loweringthetone' post='1136313' date='Feb 21 2011, 10:20 PM']"The best rig ever was a Mesa 400+ with a 2x15. However, I almost slipped a disc carrying the damn things, so I probably have to avoid pure valve amps."[/quote]

If the Mesa tube sound is what you like, try the Mesa Walkabout; The most tubish hybrid basshead in the market and weighs just 6 kg.
The 350 watts @ 4ohm are the loudest 350 watts I've ever heard. Much louder than f.i. Markbass.

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  • 2 weeks later...

FWIW, I don't think the LMll is warm enough ..certainly not in the combo mode, ie with MB 2x10 speakers.

Great combo but a more modern sterile sound. Needs a valve in the pre, IMV.
sterile might be too strong, but a hard or harsh sound is about right. This might be right up some peoples street
but, not the OP's, IIUIC.

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