Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

I think I'm another GAS victim


Phil Adams
 Share

Recommended Posts

Alright, apart from the GAS thing, I'm a noddy, aging rocker who has had a bass since age 14, who has finally decided to get out there and play some music before the 60th looms too close.
I have basses, and a 1 x 15, and a 2 x 10 GK cabs, both oldies but goodies, also a Yorkville 450w head. My question is regarding the head, it seems to be little known in these parts, being Canadian made, I think.
What happens if you go out for a gig and your amp doesn't fire up? Is it reasonable or indeed necessary to carry a spare. Chances of both the cabs being dud are slim I would say, but how much can you trust and elderly solid state amp?
I've got a gig as part of a duo in 3 weeks time (albeit a charidy gig), also I've had an "audition" as bass player in a blues trio last week and they've asked me back for another look, so I feel I owe it to myself to GAS another amp.
Or am I just looking for an excuse to spend money I can't really afford?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Traynor make great gear, have good customer service, and can be repaired fairly easily by a decent tech. I had a ycv40 guitar amp that the power supply failed on, repaired in a week with new valves, all good.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well I`ve always carried a DI/Pre-amp type pedal for those kind of moments. The one I`m using now, the Zoom B3 actually has my amp on it, so now I get the settings from the pedal, and use the amp as a power-amp. Plus, should I do gigs with provided rigs, I can get my sound easy, and into the FOH if required. Far too much on there for me to ever find out about, but my amp, compressor, tuner, and a bit of drive, all for £150, all I need plus happy that if my amp goes, I can still get my sound into the pa.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1365268365' post='2037477']
Well I`ve always carried a DI/Pre-amp type pedal for those kind of moments.[/quote]

This.

Being able to get a signal into the pa without your amp can be invaluable.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

If you're worried about the reliability of an "elderly solid state amp", get a new one.

A modern amp will probably sound better and be more reliable, anyway.

GK, Genz, Aguilar and Markbass are all good, and can usually be found in the BC FS section.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...