eude Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Hi hive mind! Just thinking out loud, but what compact combos are out there that offer real full range clarity, and giggable volume, without costing the earth? Thanks for your input! Eude Edited June 1, 2017 by eude Quote
TheGreek Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 You can pick up a Trace Elliot for around £200-250 - does everything you'll ever need it to. Quote
eude Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1496319429' post='3310454'] You can pick up a Trace Elliot for around £200-250 - does everything you'll ever need it to. [/quote] Ah, I should've added to the requirements that it should be reasonably compact and lightweight. I used to own a Trace combo years back, I loved it, but my back did not enjoy carrying it flights of stairs before and after I gigged it I'll edit my post now. Eude Quote
franzbassist Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 How about [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mark_Bass_121_Alain_Caron_Lite_combo.html"]this[/url]? Quote
eude Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1496320685' post='3310474'] How about [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mark_Bass_121_Alain_Caron_Lite_combo.html"]this[/url]? [/quote] Oh, that's pretty much bang on! Eude Quote
franzbassist Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?&app=forums&module=extras§ion=legends#"][/url] Quote
Muppet Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 That's better! They've added a mute switch and a headphone out. That looks like a cracking combo - wish I had that instead of my CMD121... Quote
eude Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 Any thoughts on the Markbass Ninja 2x10 combo? Eude Quote
Guest Jecklin Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1496324448' post='3310516'] Any thoughts on the Markbass Ninja 2x10 combo? Eude [/quote] First thought that popped into my head was I'd prefer it with either Black or acid green speakers matching the facia rather than the yellow. I'd like to hear on though Quote
Guest Jecklin Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1496318929' post='3310448'] Hi hive mind! Just thinking out loud, but what compact combos are out there that offer real full range clarity, and giggable volume, without costing the earth? Thanks for your input! Eude [/quote] Is this theoretically to take over from your Mibass set up? Quote
Dan Dare Posted June 1, 2017 Posted June 1, 2017 There's a saying - "Compact/light, inexpensive, good sounding. Pick two". Quote
xgsjx Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1496343730' post='3310762'] There's a saying - "Compact/light, inexpensive, good sounding. Pick two". [/quote] Though with the Markbass combos & if you find £5-600 isn't expensive (which for a combo, it isn't), then you can get all 3. Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1496335217' post='3310674'] Is this theoretically to take over from your Mibass set up? [/quote] Yup, it's a lovely setup, but I don't feel it does the full range of my 6 string quite the justice it deserves. I can hear a lot more through headphones via the amp, or when I've DI'd for recording too... Eude Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1496343730' post='3310762'] There's a saying - "Compact/light, inexpensive, good sounding. Pick two". [/quote] Very true mate... Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1496348516' post='3310794'] Carvin if you can find one. [/quote] Have they stopped making their little combos now? Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1496389477' post='3310934'] Though with the Markbass combos & if you find £5-600 isn't expensive (which for a combo, it isn't), then you can get all 3. [/quote] Yup, I agree, I don't think £600 odd is too much for something like this. Quote
Marc S Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) Another fan of Markbass combos here My CMD 102P was a great combo I only sold it to get separates, and a flexible arrangement of different amp heads with different cabs for flexibility..... I still have a Markbass 102 traveller cab, it's stupidly lightweight, and sounds brilliant Edited June 2, 2017 by Marc S Quote
Ghost_Bass Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 (edited) You can't get much more full-range and flat response than this: [url="https://www.glockenklang.de/en/products/bass_systems/blue_sky_combo_duo_art.htm"]https://www.glockenk...mbo_duo_art.htm[/url] Edit: not very affordable though Edited June 2, 2017 by Ghost_Bass Quote
NickD Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 To ease my aching bones I picked up a Markbass 121H from the Classifieds here. It's range is great, and I've never had it beyond a quarter volume yet, so I probably won't need to budget for the extension cab I thought I might need. I've been running it alongside the Trace combo used and loved for years and I honestly can't hear anything lacking, so as a one handed carry solution it looks like it's staying. Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1496399343' post='3311054'] You can't get much more full-range and flat response than this: [url="https://www.glockenklang.de/en/products/bass_systems/blue_sky_combo_duo_art.htm"]https://www.glockenk...mbo_duo_art.htm[/url] Edit: not very affordable though [/quote] Wow that's a pricey! I'm sure it's worth it though, I've got a lottery ticket for tonight... Eude Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='NickD' timestamp='1496401190' post='3311068'] To ease my aching bones I picked up a Markbass 121H from the Classifieds here. It's range is great, and I've never had it beyond a quarter volume yet, so I probably won't need to budget for the extension cab I thought I might need. I've been running it alongside the Trace combo used and loved for years and I honestly can't hear anything lacking, so as a one handed carry solution it looks like it's staying. [/quote] As a matter of interest, what kind of Trace combo are you comparing it to? I used to have a 1x15 7 band one, and I loved the sound, just couldn't deal with the weight on my own any more. Eude Quote
Mykesbass Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1496392865' post='3310978'] Have they stopped making their little combos now? [/quote] Not sure, but I know they only had limited UK distribution with Bass Gear who stopped stocking them despite Phil using one himself. Quote
eude Posted June 2, 2017 Author Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1496407452' post='3311171'] Not sure, but I know they only had limited UK distribution with Bass Gear who stopped stocking them despite Phil using one himself. [/quote] Wo! This would pretty much do everything! >> https://carvinaudio.com/collections/mb-series-bass-combos/products/mb12 Eude Quote
franzbassist Posted June 2, 2017 Posted June 2, 2017 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1496407452' post='3311171'] Not sure, but I know they only had limited UK distribution with Bass Gear who stopped stocking them despite Phil using one himself. [/quote] [url="https://www.soundunlimited.co.uk/categories/amplifiers/carvin"]Sound Unlimited[/url] are their UK dealer now. Quote
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