Damonjames Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 So I could use some advice here guys n gals. I have been playing hard rock/grunge/metal for ages now and absolutely love my current rig which is orange terror bass 1000 running through a matamp 610, it sounds HUGE! But as my last band has just imploded, I really want to get out and try something different and get into playing more mainstream stuff and some funk (chilli peppers and jamiroquai kinda vibe) so am considering trading my rig for something a little cleaner and better eq'ed so maybe GK or mark bass. I am looking at stingrays as I've always wanted one, and just concerned the baked in mid scoop that the terror bass is renowned for will take the sizzle out of the sound I want. Please help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Or you could look at it that the very mid-focused Stingray would be one of the few basses that would balance that amp out nicely. What do you want a new amp to do that yours doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Not considered that jack, fair point. The orange has that slightly coloured valve sound and I love it for the stuff I've been playing. I'm just wondering if something a little more clean and hi fi might be better. I wouldn't turn my nose up to smaller lighter cabs either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 That's a great setup you have there. I had the TB500 for a while and yes I guess it could be regarded as more 'rock' oriented - but that's not to say that is it's only forte. I'd use your current gear with your new music styles first and see if it really doesn't do what you need, and that should give you an idea of what you do want/need. Take it from there. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Change of rig for a change of band? Yeah, been there, done that. Was it really, really required? Probably not, but it was fun to do anyway. GAS can be a cruel mistress, but sometimes she's just what you need. As to the Terror's mid scoop killing the 'Ray sizzle I reckon it will accentuate it as I associate the Stingray's sizzle with its treble boost, certainly the 2 band ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 You could look at getting some kind of pre-amp/pedal for the eq and set the OTB clean, that`s what I used to do - with a Sansamp. Or a change of valves would give you more clean headroom, then with the eq on the `Ray take it from there. That said, I reckon a GK MB Fusion 500 would be a cracking amp for the sound you`re after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1382799052' post='2256702'] That said, I reckon a GK MB Fusion 500 would be a cracking amp for the sound you`re after. [/quote] I know! Was thinking more of the 1001rb and a 410rbh and 115rbh, should give me fairly similar punch to what I have now. It has ironically just occurred to me that there are NO artists I like the sound of that use orange (ducking for cover of the Geddy brigade) and at least half a dozen who use GK. The only reason I went with orange was because I couldn't afford ampeg! Edited October 26, 2013 by Damonjames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 i can get a nice clean sound from the 1000 maybe have something to do with my set up and i must admit to changing the setting on my bass a fair bit. maybe try the head on a dif cab? andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1382816913' post='2256981'] I know! Was thinking more of the 1001rb and a 410rbh and 115rbh, should give me fairly similar punch to what I have now. It has ironically just occurred to me that there are NO artists I like the sound of that use orange (ducking for cover of the Geddy brigade) and at least half a dozen who use GK. The only reason I went with orange was because I couldn't afford ampeg! [/quote] That in itself sounds a good reason to check out GK. For years I seemed to avoid Precisions, and never got the tone I wanted, yet all my fave bassists use them. Kinda makes sense if your fave sounds come from a specific piece/brand to try and make it work for yourself. That`s gonna be a fairly heavy rig though, but am sure the sound will more than make up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 No need to sell anything or buy anything new. Get to grips more with actually playing that kind of stuff and play around with EQ. I will say that the OTBs 'flat' is the bass and treble very much rolled back and the mid boosted a fair bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) I'd suggest you keep the amp and get one of the Barefaced Super 12's that are in the For Sale section. That will make a flexible and great sounding rig for all sorts of music. ps for a new bass I'd suggest a Lakland. Edited October 27, 2013 by chris_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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