Franticsmurf Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 58 minutes ago, lidl e said: Wasnt my choice, but i arrived to a small festival we did yesterday and this was the bass amp. Worked fine. Sounded fine. Looked ancient. I believe they call it 'character'. 😃 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassmanPaul Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 4 hours ago, Franticsmurf said: I believe they call it 'character'. 😃 Even though the poor 15 was in danger throughout the gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaassen Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Needs a Trace head though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 10/05/2024 at 00:53, DGBass said: Not quite a weekend rig but it was the one of choice for a gig last night. New band time and doing some Jazz/blues fusion with a sax player, and as it was just a short two hour gig to a quiet weekday crowd, we played low volume so the punters could still talk when the band was playing. Worked well and I am enjoying the low wattage rig and sitting down while playing these days. Laney R210 200 watt/4 ohm cab and an old mid nineties TE GP7 SM130 amp, in limited edition green leatherette of course. Sounded fab. A bit of overhang but even a pedant like me is not offended. Nice rig. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) I've been using this for the last few months and loving it. It's a 500w 2x8 4ohm GR Bass cab (wooden one not carbon) paired with my GK MB Fusion 500 (I've taken the sticker off, don't worry!😉) It's punchy, light and loud enough on it's own and sounds like a bass cab should. We always take out our 'small pa' now, which has 12" subs and tops and so depending on the venue I can blend a bit in as required and keep backline down. I have also started using my VT Bass DI by velcroing it to the top of the amp and taking a parallel (clean) feed to the amp - so I can EQ FOH and set my PA /IEM sound separately to the amp. This seems to work well and I've already been able to mitigate a 'bass trap' corner on the amp whilst maintaining bottom end through the PA. Typically I do a quick soundcheck with the backline muted, get a good sound FOH then unmute and blend in the backline volume - works well. Edited May 24 by redbandit599 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 5 hours ago, redbandit599 said: I've been using this for the last few months and loving it. It's a 500w 2x8 4ohm GR Bass cab (wooden one not carbon) paired with my GK MB Fusion 500 (I've taken the sticker off, don't worry!😉) It's punchy, light and loud enough on it's own and sounds like a bass cab should. We always take out our 'small pa' now, which has 12" subs and tops and so depending on the venue I can blend a bit in as required and keep backline down. I have also started using my VT Bass DI by velcroing it to the top of the amp and taking a parallel (clean) feed to the amp - so I can EQ FOH and set my PA /IEM sound separately to the PA. This seems to work well and I've already been able to mitigate a 'bass trap' corner on the AMP whilst maintaining bottom end through the PA. Typically I do a quick soundcheck with the backline muted, get a good sound FOH then unmute and blend in the backline volume - work well. I'm intrigued by 2x8" cabs. How would that cab compare to say a single 12" in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) 9 hours ago, eude said: I'm intrigued by 2x8" cabs. How would that cab compare to say a single 12" in your opinion? Previous to this I was using one of my Bergantino 1x12s for smaller gigs - they are the version with ceramic drivers so a bit heavier. The Bergs are 8ohm and 350w rated. They sound great ( particularly if using two) but I wanted something that could tick over at lower volumes yet still take the full juice from my amp. I find that the GR208 has ample bottom end and is a bit tighter sounding than the 112. It probably gets louder too when pushed. It has SICA drivers which I believe are well rated. My Bergs now constitute a 'big rig' but I don't have much need any more really and they haven't come out gigging since I got this. This mini rig fits my needs well and I can drive my amp a bit harder without getting crazy loud. Edited May 24 by redbandit599 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 6 hours ago, redbandit599 said: Previous to this I was using one of my Bergantino 1x12s for smaller gigs - they are the version with ceramic drivers so a bit heavier. The Bergs are 8ohm and 350w rated. They sound great ( particularly if using two) but I wanted something that could tick over at lower volumes yet still take the full juice from my amp. I find that the GR208 has ample bottom end and is a bit tighter sounding than the 112. It probably gets louder too when pushed. It has SECA drivers which I believe are well rated. My Bergs now constitute a 'big rig' but I don't have much need any more really and they haven't come out gigging since I got this. This mini rig fits my needs well and I can drive my amp a bit harder without getting crazy loud. That's brilliant, thank you for the info! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, eude said: That's brilliant, thank you for the info! If you do go down this route I found this particular cab opened up nicely after a couple of loud rehearsals, think the drivers need a little playing in so if you were to try one then make sure you can do so when you've a chance to push it a bit. Should have mentioned that I used to tilt the 112 with a wedge to hear it well, but the 208 seems OK without. Still love my Bergs thundering away on full chat, but the reality is that's just not what the gigs I do require (largish pubs, occasional parties and small festivals) and always with full PA and with everything mic'd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 11 hours ago, redbandit599 said: It has SICA drivers which I believe are well rated. Ashdown use custom Sica drivers so they are perfectly fine. although perhaps not state of the art as far as drivers are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 I’ve got a run of various summer festivals with two bands over the next few weeks so I’ve been carrying this around. It’s my smallest Markbass rig (LM3 head, Traveller 1x12 and 2x10 cab) but easy to get on and off stage quickly and to carry across all sorts of terrain between car park and stage (and small enough to stash if there’s good back line provided.) Also taking my cheap and cheerful Yamaha BB604 basses along for the ride. Sounded perfectly decent on the weekend. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 (edited) On 23/05/2024 at 17:11, redbandit599 said: I've been using this for the last few months and loving it. It's a 500w 2x8 4ohm GR Bass cab (wooden one not carbon) paired with my GK MB Fusion 500 (I've taken the sticker off, don't worry!😉) It's punchy, light and loud enough on it's own and sounds like a bass cab should. We always take out our 'small pa' now, which has 12" subs and tops and so depending on the venue I can blend a bit in as required and keep backline down. I have also started using my VT Bass DI by velcroing it to the top of the amp and taking a parallel (clean) feed to the amp - so I can EQ FOH and set my PA /IEM sound separately to the amp. This seems to work well and I've already been able to mitigate a 'bass trap' corner on the amp whilst maintaining bottom end through the PA. Typically I do a quick soundcheck with the backline muted, get a good sound FOH then unmute and blend in the backline volume - works well. Please tell me you have removed the warranty label. If not, I will have to pay you a visit and do it myself. Edit: just read your post properly. My ocd is subdued. Edited May 29 by Stub Mandrel 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stub Mandrel Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 On 15/06/2024 at 23:18, aniki said: Is the front as nice as the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniki Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 20 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: Is the front as nice as the back? I certainly think so 😀 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 On 18/06/2024 at 07:00, 0175westwood29 said: That'll be a Peavey 2×15? I used one at every gig in my previous life, with an ancient Ampeg V4. Wish I still had them for the sound, glad I don't for the size and weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 7 minutes ago, bremen said: That'll be a Peavey 2×15? I used one at every gig in my previous life, with an ancient Ampeg V4. Wish I still had them for the sound, glad I don't for the size and weight. yep its got updated Fane speakers, and coz im greedy ive got two more............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 ........roadies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 7 minutes ago, bremen said: ........roadies. nah i only use one at a time like i said im just greedy! they arent that bad to move around left has celestion, middle has a fane and celestion and right is dual fane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 32 minutes ago, 0175westwood29 said: yep its got updated Fane speakers, and coz im greedy ive got two more............. I used to have an 1820 which is 1x18 and 2x10 in a 4ohm cabinet. That thing was monstrous but not compared to 3 2x15s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0175westwood29 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 minute ago, Japhet said: I used to have an 1820 which is 1x18 and 2x10 in a 4ohm cabinet. That thing was monstrous but not compared to 3 2x15s. Yeh I had one of those but way too big and bulky!! I love the 215’s I have another old ashdown 810 I turned into a 215 aswell! I have a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 One day soon we're going to be looking back on those piddly little 8s and 10s and going -what was I thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclaassen Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Didn’t Acoustic make a 4x15 cab? IIRC it was two rear and two front facing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 3 hours ago, dclaassen said: Didn’t Acoustic make a 4x15 cab? IIRC it was two rear and two front facing. Marshall did a 4x15 cab in the early 70’s. Not many around now and go for big bucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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