la bam Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 Hi all, Just in 2 mins at the moment - as usual. I'm considering doing a few gigs using the train, rather than driving. I've come up with a good solution for amp and bass and cables, but that leaves me with cab. Now, ideally I'd be looking for a rucksack/bag so I could carry my cab on my back. My current cab is a 4x10, but it's very compact and light (20kg). So, are there any rucksacks out there capable of fitting in a cab? If not, I'll probably be looking at a compact 2x10 or 1x15. Either way, whatever cab I take itd have to go on my back. Bass case in one hand, train fare in the other! Quote
jrixn1 Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 Or Barefaced One10 in a cajon bag. Photo from this thread - https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/288720-on-hold-barefaced-one10class-d-amp-bag-cajon-bag/ Quote
Reggaebass Posted May 16, 2019 Posted May 16, 2019 A friend of mine plays in all over London and takes his markbass 2x10 on a small lightweight sack barrow with his amp strapped on top with a cover, Just an idea 🙂 1 Quote
la bam Posted May 17, 2019 Author Posted May 17, 2019 The PA cab isn't a bad idea at all. I remember bow you can get bags for them with straps on. Plus I could get away with a lightweight passive cab too. Quote
mangotango Posted May 17, 2019 Posted May 17, 2019 12 hours ago, jrixn1 said: Or Barefaced One10 in a cajon bag. Photo from this thread - https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/288720-on-hold-barefaced-one10class-d-amp-bag-cajon-bag/ Exactly this. Gig bag with the Genz-Benz head and all leads in the pocket, Barefaced One10, all music charst on an iPad with its specific stand = gig ready bassist. I did a jazz trio gig at Xmas using exactly that set-up. Quote
dave_bass5 Posted May 17, 2019 Posted May 17, 2019 A powered PA cab could mean no amp to worry about. Just a preamp of some kind and a couple of leads and you're good to go. 1 Quote
la bam Posted May 17, 2019 Author Posted May 17, 2019 I've got 2 small amps, so it means I've got backup. That's one of the reasons I dont use a powered pa cab as my normal rig. Quote
machinehead Posted May 17, 2019 Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) I use a gig bag (for the bass) on my back, cab and amp bag (always two amps) on a foldable sack truck. It works well on public transport. EDIT The cab and amp bag are secured on the truck with nylon straps - very safe. For the cab I take either a Barefaced one10 or Barefaced Super Midget if more volume is required. I can't imagine taking any 4 x 10 cab on public transport. 😕 Frank. Edited May 17, 2019 by machinehead Quote
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