Damned newbie question: what amp?

[B-string]

No you are not. Having done that and also an Acoustic 361 it is silly and inconvenient.
Had two SVT's in my past, real all tube SVT's and they are no longer my thing.
There are a WIDE range of choices for tone shaping amps. SVTs old and new don't HAVE to sound one way. I find G-K more versitile but other amp makers may provide even more shaping range. Genz-Benz, Carvin, many others.
All tube SVT and some flavor of 810 (many different voicing there as well) are an old standard for good reason, we grew up with that sound. Does not mean it is the end all answer.
I found bringing my 412 was unrealistic for many venues here. That is why I also have a 212 now.

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Originally Posted by scottfeldstein

Am the only person who thinks wheeling an 810 into a small venue is silly?

I decided to get rid of smaller cabs, because I couldn't really justify having a stack of cabs that weren't really being used.

An 810 doesn't take up much in the way of floor space so, meh, no loss. I also find larger cabs easier to move around than smaller, side handled cabs.

[Proraptor]

Originally Posted by scottfeldstein

Am the only person who thinks wheeling an 810 into a small venue is silly?

yes, my 610 goes everywhere

[Tombolino]

This may help...I think I will play a wide range of styles honestly: rock, Latin, jazz, funk, blues.

[Stumbo]

Originally Posted by Tombolino

Hi

New to bass. Just have a 4 string Ibanez, Soundgear. Cheap, bought when I was not interested in bass

I honestly dont like the process of choosing gear because too many choices and being newb I dont know what to look for (basics).

Possible gigs in the future when I can play would be small jam rooms, small bars, bigger bars, patios, ocassional various private parties. Large halls, fests, big nightclubs and such... who knows.

What are the specs to look for in a bass amp and, are they like guitar and each amp has its own personality?

Size and lugging experience is important for me. Wondering if may need 2 amps? One for easy quick get up and go small room jam, and another amp for power with band, larger place. I have seen bass players with speaker and some type of bass sound racks on top. I guess those are the fancy pants set ups?

Music I would like to play: all kinds. But, i know I will look for whatever gigs related to: latin, funk, non difficult jazz standards, and weird stuff like Radiohead, and even avant garde stuff where wide eq range helps (though i assume most eq will be dicatated by the bass?---i dont wanna over mess with that)

Thankkkksss

Happy almost new year!

Seb

Budget?

[Tombolino]

budget not a problem, but I dont believe in overspending....

[scottfeldstein]

How loud does your rig need to be able to get? Like for your loudest stage volume venue? If you need to reach 810 volume levels (doubtful) then I still say get a pair of 410s. Then at least you'll be able to spare the weight and space on most gigs by just bringing one of them.

[Tombolino]

Thanks Scott! I have no idea what type of gig requires 810? Im not even close to any gigs! I hate super heavy gear that makes gigging miserable back breaking.

Why 2x 410? Why not just one?

Additionally, I also think I need a small cab for quieter jams.....

[scottfeldstein]

I think two small cabs are best. Use just one when you can get away with not being as loud. Use both when you have to crack skulls. Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't.

[Tombolino]

ahhhh, i understand, gotcha, lol.

Hey only one guy in this thread mentioned the Mark amps, not that popular....?. Seems mostly a choice between GK, Ampeg and Carvin.....

BTW, some heads have a full EQ in addition to the regular amp knobs.....is that EQ gear-head overkill? Or is it super useful in the world of bass? All I know is, the more things gear can do, the more time I spend tweaking and learning the gear and less playing....

[Downunderwonder]

Pal, you're coming across as some 14 year old kid that has never had a lesson or jammed with a drummer.

What is your musical goal for this year? What do you think you will doing on New Years Eve 2013?

[Tombolino]

@Downunderwonder- ignoring your condecending trolling attitude, leave the thread

[Tombolino]

What about Line 6 stuff?

http://line6.com/lowdownhd400/

[scottfeldstein]

Originally Posted by Tombolino

What about Line 6 stuff?

http://line6.com/lowdownhd400/

Pretty cool for guitar, in my opinion, because of their amp modeling and digital effects. They don't seem too popular for bass. Not sure why. Never tried one myself.

[B-string]

Originally Posted by Tombolino

What about Line 6 stuff?

http://line6.com/lowdownhd400/

IMHO pass.

[Russell L]

Originally Posted by Tombolino

Thanks friends. So what are the typically known personalities of sound of the different brands? Seems that:

Gallien = modern
Ampeg = retro

What other brands out there?

Which brand is versatile in sound?

I'm getting a variety from my Markbass rig (LMIII + 151P cab(s), unless it's just in my fingers and how I play.

[Tombolino]

Cool. Well thank you gents, your suggests are great to know what to look for vs going in blind

[Tombolino]

Now regarding which bass.... lol

[B-string]

(puts gun to his head)

[Tombolino]

hahah right on @B String.