Micro rig recommendations

[Ant_On_Bass]

I'm potentially looking for a micro rig to jam at home, or with a couple of guitarists. I normally play through my DAW at home and have a GK2001rb as my main rig but, looking for something small and compact to play through. Primarily a rock and metal guy. Recommendations would be much appreciated!

Edited July 6, 2023 by Ant_On_Bass

[Lozz196]

I’d say if you’re happy with the GK sounds then their MB200 would be worth a look. Cabwise I’d check out the LFSys Monza, as per the link below. Nice & small set up but with some good sound quality.

 

 

[Ant_On_Bass]

Thanks! I do enjoy the GK sound I'll have to check that out!

[asingardenof]

You could do a lot worse than a Trace Elliot Elf.

[tauzero]

6 hours ago, Ant_On_Bass said:

Thanks! I do enjoy the GK sound I'll have to check that out!

 

MB150 or 200MB combo then? Very compact, 12" speaker, usable for gigs if you're not playing against a hard-hitting drummer.

[Steve Browning]

10 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

MB150 or 200MB combo then? Very compact, 12" speaker, usable for gigs if you're not playing against a hard-hitting drummer.

 

This. I have an MB150E that is brilliant for exactly that situation. Unhappily no Mesa equivalent.

[Phil Starr]

How small do you want to go and what is your budget? 

 

For this very purpose I use a pair of RCF Ayra Pro5 studio monitors around £350 new. They are bookshelf sized 5" speakers  but quite deep. They go up to 107db and in my 3.5x4m study that is too loud to be comfortable without plugs. I rehearse with my duo here, two vocals, guitar and bass +programmed drum tracks and get nowhere near the limits of these speakers. Other speakers are available but check the rated output. I note that the Yamaha HS5 and the Rokits only rate at 101db though Genelec make a 5" monitor rated at 110db. The sound is impeccable, way better than our PA and of course they will do as studio monitors

 

If you want to do a bit of DIY then for around £70 you could build one of these https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/455858-house-jam-micro-cab/ Combined with a micro amp (Elf/Gnome/BAM) it will blow you away in a domestic setting if you want

[BassAdder60]

Another vote for the awesome ELF 

[SamIAm]

I had a Ashdown Ant driving a Stonefield Mighty Mini. It was an ultralight setup and sounded great! (Sadly lost in a fire)

S’manth x

[StingRayBoy42]

I like my Markbass 802.
Sounds lovely even at neighbour-friendly volume, handles a 5 string, good with Double Bass, loud enough to gig with a 20 piece big band.

I like 'em!