The best-sounding bass rig

[Josh Pelican]

I wouldn't mind going with a preamp/power amp combo, but I love the sound of my Ampegs. Not to mention it's more than I'll ever need.

[Passinwind]

Originally Posted by Duckwater

Sadowsky SA200 into a tube poweramp into a fEARful 15/6

The tube power amp that's already in the Sadowsky is pretty danged great sounding...

[pfschim]

cool thread.

right now, I would choose a 750-900w Mesa Walkabout (if there could be such a thing) - in an oiled birch headcase, and 2 Mesa Walkabout/Scout 15's in oiled birch cabs with wicker grills.

but that's only because the Walkabout is the best sounding amp I have used so far. As Passinwind points out, there are so many rigs that I have not played, or had the chance to try, that there is no real way for me to provide a good answer to this post.

I might also consider one of the Ampeg Heritage B-15's (the one with the 2 separate B15 pre's in it) with a heritage B15 extension cab. But this would only work if I only played with solid, well run FOH all the time (which, sadly, I do not).

[Duckwater]

Originally Posted by Passinwind

The tube power amp that's already in the Sadowsky is pretty danged great sounding...

I have no doubt about that, I'm not sure it would push the cab to where I want it though.

[Munjibunga]

Just checking in so you guys don't feel lownered.

[chef wong]

SVT200T 4x10 combo amp. I think it was 200w. This American made amp from 1988-ish was the kill. It had a quality direct line out box(to the side of the amp), large equalization capabilities, a limiter even! I just did a search for this thing...no reviews. It must be pretty rare. The used one I had cost $200. in 1993. I traded it in for a Magnavox-era Ampeg SVT, and 8x10 cab. Big mistake.

[J.Wolf]

Best sounding rig I ever heard: Glockenklang BAC preamp > Demeter VTHF300M tube poweramp > 2 Whappo jr's.

and call it a day.

[gbarchus]

I have these but I'd gladly give them up for a blueline SVT with two CTS, flatback 8X10 cabinets on dollies (which I used to own).

[Ryan L.]

I'm very happy with my Eden WT1205/D610XST rig.

With that said, however, if I could go back to an Aguilar DB750 or 751 and a GS410 or two, I might be even happier. I still miss that amp.....

[tommixx]

If I had an unlimited budget and a crew FULL time:

Neve 8801 into a Meyer CQ-2 sitting on top of a Meyer 700 HP laid on its side...I have played this rig and it absolutely SLAYS!!

Realistically though....

Neve 8801 Preamp Feeding the Power Amp Section of an Aguilar DB750 for power and an Accugroove El Whappo and a Bergantino NV215...Feeding the cab I preferred for what I am playing.

I still have some of the components from this rig but I use Future Sonics In Ears about 90% of the time so I really don't get much time to use it and have been using a Mesa Boogie M6 212 Combo for the last couple of years or so when I need a rig with many compliments!!

Peace,

T

[JimmyM]

Already own them, thank you

[BobaFret]

Aguilar db750
2 x Bergantino HD212

[Toolmybass]

Originally Posted by Clammy

This is the best sounding bass rig... for ME!



Cheers!

Wow...there is something a soundguy LOVES to see being set-up in a small club. lol

[Alex1984]

I'm gonna be a fanboy and say SVT/V4 + 2x810s.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by Toolmybass

Wow...there is something a soundguy LOVES to see being set-up in a small club. lol

I have seen WAY bigger rigs in small clubs. Once saw King's X in a 700 seat club in Orlando, and dUg had four 810e's, two SVT and two Dual Showman heads.

[Session1969]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I have seen WAY bigger rigs in small clubs. Once saw King's X in a 700 seat club in Orlando, and dUg had four 810e's, two SVT and two Dual Showman heads.

Awesome.

[Toolmybass]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I have seen WAY bigger rigs in small clubs. Once saw King's X in a 700 seat club in Orlando, and dUg had four 810e's, two SVT and two Dual Showman heads.

By the pic he posted...and the low slung ceiling, i would guess that this is a bar or "small club" equaling 150 people or less.

[Baird6869]

Originally Posted by Baird6869

What I have right now likely.... Mesa M9 and a pair of Berg AE210's.

I keep thinking how cool having a pair of Berg NV610's or Berg AE410's, but damn.... I really like the AE210's!

Well my 2nd Mesa M9 died on a gig shortly after I posted this.

Got rid of the M9 and bought a Jule Monique preamp and a Crest poweramp..... Still running the AE210s.

Best tone I have ever had. Just an amazing rig.

[Stingray5]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I have seen WAY bigger rigs in small clubs. Once saw King's X in a 700 seat club in Orlando, and dUg had four 810e's, two SVT and two Dual Showman heads.

and it's absolute heaven

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by Stingray5

and it's absolute heaven

First time it was. Second time it was all 125hz with a slight buzz on the top end that you could hear when Ty stopped playing.