G.S.T.Ring Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 As some/most of you may know, my rig was stolen recently. I'm currently saving up for a new one (thanks for the offers of replacement gear) and thought I'd get some input from the "experts". If you were buying everything over again from scratch, what would you consider essential? What would you suggest has the best tone/feel? All opinions will be treated with respect btw.... I'm looking for feedback not a chance to ridicule anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 [quote name='G.S.T.Ring' post='6672' date='May 25 2007, 05:24 PM']As some/most of you may know, my rig was stolen recently. I'm currently saving up for a new one (thanks for the offers of replacement gear) and thought I'd get some input from the "experts". If you were buying everything over again from scratch, what would you consider essential? What would you suggest has the best tone/feel? All opinions will be treated with respect btw.... I'm looking for feedback not a chance to ridicule anyone[/quote] At the moment I am looking to upgrade to a lightweight rig - so currently favouring the Epiphani UL410, and would run it with a Mesa Boogie Bass 400 +. I remember playing thru Ped's old Boogie head, and it blew my socks off - valvey goodness at its best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 [quote name='lukeward2004' post='6674' date='May 25 2007, 05:27 PM']At the moment I am looking to upgrade to a lightweight rig - so currently favouring the Epiphani UL410, and would run it with a Mesa Boogie Bass 400 +.[/quote] An anvil through a feather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redroque Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Build a BFM cab and buy a splendid amp to match - what you save on the cab, you can spend even more on the amp! If i lost my BFM cab I wouldn't hesitate in building another - no other cabs come close. max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 [quote name='G.S.T.Ring' post='6672' date='May 25 2007, 05:24 PM']As some/most of you may know, my rig was stolen recently. I'm currently saving up for a new one (thanks for the offers of replacement gear) and thought I'd get some input from the "experts". If you were buying everything over again from scratch, what would you consider essential? What would you suggest has the best tone/feel? All opinions will be treated with respect btw.... I'm looking for feedback not a chance to ridicule anyone[/quote] Were you happy with your previous rig? (what was it, by the way?). If you liked it, why not buy it again? As for what I'd consider essential, it would have to sound good! An open ended answer to an equally open-ended question. Being easy to carry around would also be a factor for me. You'd be better off asking yourself these questions. What do YOU consider to be essential? What tone/feel are YOU after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
En_Djinn Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 [quote name='lukeward2004' post='6674' date='May 25 2007, 05:27 PM']At the moment I am looking to upgrade to a lightweight rig - so currently favouring the Epiphani UL410, and would run it with a Mesa Boogie Bass 400 +.[/quote] Hey Luke, I emailed Epifani after reading something on another forum and they replied: "I hate to tell you that our cabinets are not formatted to work with tube heads. The damping factor of the tubes make the speaker flop and more subject to blow." Thats why mines for sale Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikyhedgehog Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 What makes thier drivers so special that they can't handle tube heads?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redroque Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 [quote name='En_Djinn' post='6839' date='May 25 2007, 09:56 PM']The damping factor of the tubes make the speaker flop Simon.[/quote] is that really a technical term! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 I have Epifani UL210 and UL115 cabs which I first used with an Ampeg SVT3PRO (not really a full valve amp, but 3 in the pre amp and 2 in the power section). All seemed to be OK although a faint "tinkling" sound developed which became annoying in quiet playing situations. Had the amp serviced and it was still there to my ears although the engineers thought I was imagining things. Ended up changing to the SWR SM900 - no tinkle. Love the cabs for their tone and their lightness. Have seen posts strongly praising the UL310 even for use with 5 strings. Lots of other UL cabs about now, but Epifani were an early adopter of neodymium so there are more available second hand! NS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 An idea of what budget you're would really would be useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 [quote name='Waldo' post='7688' date='May 27 2007, 04:11 PM']An idea of what budget you're would really would be useful.[/quote] Budget, transport situation, gigging (or not) and style of music will all help in giving more informed advice. Otherwise I'd just say Thunderfunk and Tech Soundsystems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.S.T.Ring Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 I'll need to save up no matter what I want to get so budget isn't really a factor atm. I play mostly bluesy/rock stuff but I'm only doing session fill ins right now (I don't get enough time off from shift work to be gigging) so I only really need a practice rig. My first bass was a LH Samick Pro Series which had a great sound for what I play, but they were hard to get 10 years ago and are almost impossible to find now due to the special order involved. I really like some of the stuff in the review section, especially the Vintage Fender P... but haven't seen em over here as yet. I drive an EB series 2 Falcon which used to fit a Marshall 6 x 10 cab & head with 2 flight cases thrown in too. Hope this clarifies things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 (edited) [quote name='G.S.T.Ring' post='8004' date='May 28 2007, 11:28 AM']I'll need to save up no matter what I want to get so budget isn't really a factor atm. I play mostly bluesy/rock stuff but I'm only doing session fill ins right now (I don't get enough time off from shift work to be gigging) so I only really need a practice rig. My first bass was a LH Samick Pro Series which had a great sound for what I play, but they were hard to get 10 years ago and are almost impossible to find now due to the special order involved. I really like some of the stuff in the review section, especially the Vintage Fender P... but haven't seen em over here as yet. I drive an EB series 2 Falcon which used to fit a Marshall 6 x 10 cab & head with 2 flight cases thrown in too. Hope this clarifies things?[/quote] Didn't know marshall made 6x10 cabs, you learn something new every day! So budgest isn't an issue and you want a practice rig? Still a hard question without an idea of what you want to spend, I mean I could suggest that you get a a Gallien Kruger 2001RB head and a 4x12 cabinet or I could suggest that if you want a nice little practice combo with some cool effects built in, a Roland Cube. Edited May 28, 2007 by Waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Also, certain products may be very expensive in Australia as opposed to over here and availability may be an issue. The Markbass combos pack a fair punch for their size so could easily be a rehearsal/gig option. Peavey is a low cost, good value option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Mesa Walkabout scout man. The end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugden Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 Well I consider tone and weight/size as my number one considerations. After playing a few amps breifly and owning a markbass littlemark for a year I have gone to a Mesa walkabout head with a markbas cab. I think the cabs really clear and the heads similar sounding to the littlemark with alot more warmth and top keeps the definition but feels a little more deep and well filled out as well. I maybe building some BFM cabs though to try something new. Gotta say if i was on a budget I wouldnt buy anything orther than the Littlemark head, and a cheaper cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodl2005 Posted May 29, 2007 Share Posted May 29, 2007 +1 to that re the Mark Bass LMII amp= really versatile-tiny, light, powerful, sounds great! 2 x Aguilar GS112 cabs= IMHO terrific small, lite weight BIG sounding rig. Then U could also get a real valve amp & a Berg NV610 & be done with it! ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.