jonnythenotes Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 What is the best combination of bass, head and speakers (or combo ) you have ever put together, or managed to buy straight off the peg. Also mention the type of music you play to give some sort of perspective to your rig. Don't include pedals or any other add ons that can change the sound of your gear..... Just the basic set up. My best to date, (and this is after 30 years of playing,) is a Wood and tronics EJ 4, Epifani PS600 head and 2 Ashdown ABM Neo 4x8 cabs. Total cost of this set up was £2700 (all pre owned items ) so not insanely expensive for what is a really modern sounding, and well balanced rig. I play a funky mix of music, so this works pretty well for me. So come on then, lets see what works for you, (and why,) and remember it's a combination of all 3 elements together, bass, amp and cab or cabs.. Quote
discreet Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 1976 Fender Precision Bass, USA Ampeg SVT Classic and Ampeg 8X10 cab. Can't be beat for rock music. Quote
RhysP Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 My Zon Legacy basses & my old Ashdown ABM C110 combo. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I've always been hunting for my old Peavey TNT-150 black widow combo and 2002 teal Stingray4 tone but with more volume, it's not happened yet. Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) I love my current rig, sounds great, but if I was physically able to cart it about still, my Marshall DBS7400 and VBC412 cab was an immense rig. Should go without saying that it was with a US Precision Edited January 25, 2015 by Lozz196 Quote
franzbassist Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I've owned some really nice stuff over the years, but my current rig is the best I've had by some distance. You can't get a bad sound out of the Demeter head, and the TKS 1156 cab in particular is terrific. Quote
rogerstodge Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1422200759' post='2669773'] 1976 Fender Precision Bass, USA Ampeg SVT Classic and Ampeg 8X10 cab. Can't be beat for rock music. [/quote]8X10 cab.... How's yet back mate? Quote
rogerstodge Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1422202003' post='2669789'] I love my current rig, sounds great, but if I was physically able to cart it about still, my Marshall DBS7400 and VBC412 cab was an immense rig. Should go without saying that it was with a US Precision [/quote]US Precision?? What you Lozz?? Quote
Highfox Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I like it just how I have it now (Fender Rumble 500 combo with an Aggie 112 stuck under it) I did get the chance to use Lemmys stack at a rehearsal space in Hammersmith many years ago, that was pretty mega, think it was some Marshall 12's with a couple of Peavey blackwidow 15 cabs (not for me tho lol) Quote
discreet Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1422203522' post='2669802'] 8X10 cab... How's yet back mate? [/quote] Fine. When I was gigging one I didn't have to touch it. Quote
skidder652003 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 so far..the svt head, ampeg 410 and fender P (well ok, squire JV), for rock rather than trad jazz. Quote
chris_b Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1422201641' post='2669784'] ....I've always been hunting for my old Peavey TNT-150 black widow combo..... [/quote] For nearly 15 years I remembered my Dynacord combo as being the best amp I ever owned, until I played one a couple of years ago. It was very good but I think my Bergantino's are better. I always move forwards with my gear. The next one has better than the last, or I wouldn't be buying it. I don't do 90 degree turns, so the latest rig is always the best I've owned. Currently Mike Lull PJ 5 ~ Aguilar TH500 ~ Bergantino CN212. I also gig with Lakland, Thunderfunk, Berg AE112 and Barefaced BB2. All excellent pieces of equipment. Quote
jackers Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 US P Bass, Tech 21 Landmark and Ampeg 610, sounded incredible. Quote
JTUK Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I've had a couple. SM400 and Goliath cabs was very good but the bass was the weaker point compared to now and my current match of Sei J5 with DB750 and DB212 and DB210 is the best. If it wasn't I wouldn't have it. To have a really good rig and sound, each part needs to compliment the other. You really can't have bits of kit that fight and this is the most common mistake people make, IMO. Quote
Truckstop Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 I think my current rig is the best I've ever had. Yamaha BB424 Peavey Max 700 Peavey 410TVX Although I do have fond memories of my Ampeg PF500 and SVT210. Nice thread, got me thinking of all the old amps and stuff I had! I wish I still had my Peavey Firebass 700 actually Truckstop Quote
casapete Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 63 Precision bass Ampeg SVT head Ampeg 810 cab. Old kit that still sounds killer today. Still have the Precision, still regret parting with the Ampeg rig! Quote
rogerstodge Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Probably my markbass head with 2 1x12 markbass cabs, or did i prefer my old Trace Elliot GP 12 4x10 combo? Oh i dunno ? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1422207978' post='2669857'] For nearly 15 years I remembered my Dynacord combo as being the best amp I ever owned, until I played one a couple of years ago. It was very good but I think my Bergantino's are better. I always move forwards with my gear. The next one has better than the last, or I wouldn't be buying it. I don't do 90 degree turns, so the latest rig is always the best I've owned. Currently Mike Lull PJ 5 ~ Aguilar TH500 ~ Bergantino CN212. I also gig with Lakland, Thunderfunk, Berg AE112 and Barefaced BB2. All excellent pieces of equipment. [/quote] I suppose there probably is some rose tinted specs in use but it was only the volume and weight of the combo that made me swap it for my Ashdown rig, I was never fully in love with the Ashdown looking back. Quote
tauzero Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Current set-up - Sei Original bass, Tecamp Puma 900 head, 2x Berg AE112s. Quote
jonnythenotes Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Some real drool inducing rigs being mentioned here guys......if we get a load of replies, I will try and see if there is some gear that keeps popping up. Edited January 25, 2015 by jonnythenotes Quote
51m0n Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) My current rig is by far the best ive had Roscoe Century Standard 5 string Markbass sa450 Bergantino ae410 But I've got knee twitchingly heavy GAS for the new Bergantino map with built in dsp.... Oh and I play funky instrumental stuff with a fairly big band so the bass has to be reasonably prominent in the mix. Edited January 25, 2015 by 51m0n Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1422203620' post='2669803'] US Precision?? What you Lozz?? [/quote] I know, it`s a shocker............... Quote
nick Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Think I've been the most happy with my current set up '84 Tokai 'Hardpuncher' / '05 Fender 'Roadworn' 50's Precision > '91 Gallien Krueger 400RB II > Barefaced Compact Edited January 25, 2015 by nick Quote
Jigster Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Fender Bassman 135 and a Bergantino 4x10 - now both sold. T*t that I am. Quote
Clarky Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) For double bass [u]only[/u], the best rig I had was an Acoustic Image Ten2 (now owned by Rabbie of this parish). My current rig is more versatile and works really well for double bass [u]and[/u] electric bass, being a Tecamp Puma 500 into a Crazy8 cab (for small gigs) or Wizzy M-line 12 (for larger gigs). I am very happy with this and can't see how it could be bettered for my needs. I play an early series Squier JV Jazz through this and its sounds deep and rich. Also sounds great (though not as good as Acoustic Image) with any of my upright basses (see my sig). Edited January 25, 2015 by Clarky Quote
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