lozbass Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I finally got around to weighing my DB750 at the weekend - a little over 54lbs in its 3 space aguilar rack bag. I'm pretty sure that that bag weighs around 7lbs so the amp is around 47-48lbs. Lighter than I'd have thought but very much heavier than the quoted weight of 43lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Mine comes in the Aguilar rack... which is a substantial unit. I might see if a 4 u case is lighter..but it would need to be beefy...so not a cheapy. Min standard would be a Gator, I'd suggest. I knew mine was heavy as my 210 cab is around 62lbs ..and it sems the same sort of weight, all-in. But having said all that... it isn't an amp I would use for small gigs anyway, so I am prepared to lug it around for the right gig as is. Edited May 31, 2013 by JTUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1369989988' post='2095185'] Mine comes in the Aguilar rack... which is a substantial unit. I might see if a 4 u case is lighter..but it would need to be beefy...so not a cheapy. Min standard would be a Gator, I'd suggest. I knew mine was heavy as my 210 cab is around 62lbs ..and it sems the same sort of weight, all-in. But having said all that... it isn't an amp I would use for small gigs anyway, so I am prepared to lug it around for the right gig as is. [/quote] Same with me - I'd have the amp properly rack flight-cased for regular/touring use - it's worth lugging for the bigger/prestige gigs but not really an 'everyday' option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 If it sounded that good I'd want to take it to [i]every[/i] gig. Why have it if you don't? The reason why you guys are saying you would only carry this amp to specific gigs is the reason why I would own something else, which would also sound great and that I[i] could[/i] take to every gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1370165760' post='2097058'] If it sounded that good I'd want to take it to [i]every[/i] gig. Why have it if you don't? The reason why you guys are saying you would only carry this amp to specific gigs is the reason why I would own something else, which would also sound great and that I[i] could[/i] take to every gig. [/quote] I treat it the same way as lighter/smaller cabs... in that I can tolerate the compromise, but I know it is there. My B rig is TF550-B and Berg 112's ...so it is by no means shoddy IMO.. but the DB rig is the DB's. If I do pubs dates, I will take out the small rig..but for decent stages and better gigs, I will take the A rig. We aren't talking bad sounds here ...just good, and bollocking...IMO I'm happy with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Interesting thread, the title of which is the exact same question I've been asking myself since A-Bing my DB750 with my B-15 and finding that the former fared pretty well, or at least well enough for me to question whether my assumption that, as my gigging days are largely behind me, I should keep the B-15 and let the DB750 and two DB112s go. Had the 750 not performed so well, it would have been a no brainer, my main interest now is going to be recording, and the B-15 is the definitive recording tool. However, it's not exactly a versatile gigging machine! Having said that, the DB750is perhaps not exactly a utilty gigging machine either (45lbs my a**e). So if the TH350 or TH500 might be good enough for the odd gig that pops up, I could sel the BD750 which, given the outlay I need to make, would allow me to keep the B-15 in the studio and take out a nice, albeit smaller Aggie rig, for the odd gig. So, obvious plan was to sell the 750 and buy the smaller head, taking about £500 on the deal towards studio build and gear. But..... If the DB750 records as well as the B-15, or close enough, perhaps the trick is simply to keep it and sell the B-15. That way I have a rig that works for both purposes and does both very well. So a couple of questions. Firstly, does the DB750 record well acoustically and via the XLR? I guess my point of reference here is the B-15 (I don't have my desk set up yet so am unable to record side by side for a while). Second, in terms of recording, how would the TH500 fare compared to the DB750, again both acoustically and via DI? It certainly seems that the TH fares 'well enough' in live applications? I hope the above makes sense? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byo Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Keep the DB750... not much more to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I've got the TH500 and the DB750. It's worth having both. I use a different rig altogether when I am on my day gig, but when I'm at home I use the DB750. The TH500 is my backup as it's so small and light you can take it with you anywhere just in case! Edited January 13, 2016 by Higgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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