markdavid Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Hi Had a rehearsal with a newly joined band at the weekend, the rehearsal studio is one that they use as its very cheap, hadn't been there before and walked in there expecting to plug into maybe a 200w bass amp, or at least 150w........ There was a Fender Rumble 60 there!!!! It actually held up admirably considering the low wattage but I spent a lot of time stood right next to the amp and a fair bit of time fiddling with the eq in an attempt to hear my bass properly, also when I played high up the neck it had some degree of overdrive from being cranked to the max. The guitar amp was a Marshall 100watt !!! Anyone had any similar experiences to this? Edited June 12, 2017 by markdavid Quote
razze06 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Yep, but not very often. I used to go to a newly open practice studio where the people who specced the kit had no idea that bass amps are different from guitar ones, so they bought bass and guitar amps with the same wattage. Didn't hear a thing all night. Never went again. Quote
LewisK1975 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 IMHO - a 60 watt amp should be OK for rehearsals. It's not a gig, and shouldn't be done at gig volumes. YMMV! Quote
PaulWarning Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1497282536' post='3317007'] IMHO - a 60 watt amp should be OK for rehearsals. It's not a gig, and shouldn't be done at gig volumes. YMMV! [/quote]I used to use a Laney 75 watt combo with our old drummer which just about held up but not with our new drummer, no chance, the rehearsal studio we use had a Trace Elliot head for me to use, lovely bit of kit so I went out and bought my own, Quote
T-Bay Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1497282536' post='3317007'] IMHO - a 60 watt amp should be OK for rehearsals. It's not a gig, and shouldn't be done at gig volumes. YMMV! [/quote] +1 I have done a few rehearsals with a 15w practice amp (to be fair it wasn't great), we never crank the volume too high. No point. Quote
EssentialTension Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='markdavid' timestamp='1497281836' post='3317001'] The guitar amp was a Marshall 100watt !!! [/quote] There's the problem. Quote
BrunoBass Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 Amps? For the use of the bands? Blimey, the studio we use has electric light and a Dimplex heater. And that's it. Quote
markdavid Posted June 12, 2017 Author Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1497282536' post='3317007'] IMHO - a 60 watt amp should be OK for rehearsals. It's not a gig, and shouldn't be done at gig volumes. YMMV! [/quote] [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1497283138' post='3317019'] +1 I have done a few rehearsals with a 15w practice amp (to be fair it wasn't great), we never crank the volume too high. No point. [/quote] I suppose this is an example of ymmv , I had the amp cranked to full blast , could barely hear a thing,the rare moments when I could hear the bass was distorted to hell, I think if we an accoustic trio a 60 watt amp would be fine but once the drums and everything kicked in the volume just dissapeared Quote
stef030 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 the place we use there is a 1/12 trace 75 watt or so is plenty loud enough Quote
Dad3353 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1497284457' post='3317031']...and a Dimplex heater... [/quote] How many watts..? Quote
PaulWarning Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='stef030' timestamp='1497288114' post='3317062'] the place we use there is a 1/12 trace 75 watt or so is plenty loud enough [/quote]doesn't count, Trace watts are way louder than anybody else's, especially class D ones Quote
darkandrew Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1497284457' post='3317031'] Amps? For the use of the bands? Blimey, the studio we use has electric light and a Dimplex heater. And that's it. [/quote] We always used to bring our own backline as well. Is it expected now for rehearsal studios to provide this? Edited June 12, 2017 by darkandrew Quote
The59Sound Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 We always practice at gig levels so we're more used to how it will be on the night. A 300w bass amp really should be the minimum for a rehearsal room. Quote
PaulWarning Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1497292641' post='3317122'] We always used to bring our own backline as well. Is it expected now for rehearsal studios to provide this? [/quote]most rehearsal rooms I know provide a backline and basic drum kit (bring beakables)saves lugging you gear to practice every week, makes it a lot more enjoyable [quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1497292965' post='3317129'] We always practice at gig levels so we're more used to how it will be on the night. A 300w bass amp really should be the minimum for a rehearsal room. [/quote]unless you've got a room full of people at your rehearsals and you play in the same size room I wouldn't have thought it would sound the same as a gig Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1497292965' post='3317129'] We always practice at gig levels so we're more used to how it will be on the night. A 300w bass amp really should be the minimum for a rehearsal room. [/quote] I've practiced in the next room to bands like that, I hope you wear ear plugs! Quote
The59Sound Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1497293619' post='3317144'] Unless you've got a room full of people at your rehearsals and you play in the same size room I wouldn't have thought it would sound the same as a gig [/quote] Tiny with no one there? Yep! Edited June 12, 2017 by The59Sound Quote
Roger2611 Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 The rehearsal room we sometimes use has some interesting gear, a 4x10 cab with 3 speakers in it, I will let others guess what ohmage that will be running at and another 4x10 with only 2 speakers working, you will probably not be surprised that I take my own amp and cabs! Quote
mikel Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1497292965' post='3317129'] We always practice at gig levels so we're more used to how it will be on the night. A 300w bass amp really should be the minimum for a rehearsal room. [/quote] We always rehearse at low volume. Its easier to spot errors and easier to call a halt to sort them out If you can hear exactly what the whole band is doing, more so when working up new songs. Quote
darkandrew Posted June 12, 2017 Posted June 12, 2017 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1497293619' post='3317144'] most rehearsal rooms I know provide a backline and basic drum kit (bring beakables)saves lugging you gear to practice every week, makes it a lot more enjoyable [/quote] Things have changed! When I was gigging, all the rehearsal studios would provide was a PA and a few beaten up old mics. Quote
A.G.E.N.T.E. Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1497284457' post='3317031'] ..a Dimplex heater. [/quote] For a warm sound Quote
bazzbass Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 go DI into the PA. That's what we all do, even the drummer ! yes, electric kit for ease of practice,real drums live. Quote
SpondonBassed Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 [quote name='darkandrew' timestamp='1497311989' post='3317275'] Things have changed! When I was gigging, all the rehearsal studios would provide was a PA and a few beaten up old mics. [/quote] It was as Paul says in Dublin thirty years ago. Twenty quid an hour got us a large room in a large ex-residential building in the city centre. All of the rooms had a basic drum kit and PA. You could then hire additional amps and cabs for the session. Kit was used and sometimes the worse for wear but it was never a problem to change it on request. These days, in Derby at least, it is not that different. With inflation the rates are actually better now. http://www.musicshed.co.uk/index.html Quote
TimR Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 [quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1497325437' post='3317282'] go DI into the PA. That's what we all do, even the drummer ! yes, electric kit for ease of practice,real drums live. [/quote] Indeed. If you're practicing, DI. If you're rehearsing take the gear you'll be gigging with. Otherwise it's not really a rehearsal. Quote
fretmeister Posted June 13, 2017 Posted June 13, 2017 Why would you turn up without your own gear if you hadn't confirmed in advance what the studio would provide? Quote
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