DB750/1 + GS112 for Jazz gigs

Wilbyman · #1 07-01-2010, 07:25 AM

Hey guys-

It's no secret...Willis is my favorite. Wondering if any of you are dragging the DB750/GS112 rig around for small jazz/fusion hits. Obviously, it's way more firepower than anyone would need for a small gig...but how does it sound at lower volumes?

jdwinva · #2 07-01-2010, 08:08 AM

Sounds great! I've used my Aggy with a Aggy 1x12 and it purrs.

naturalkinds · #3 07-01-2010, 08:13 AM

Used this combo many times for rehearsals. It works, albeit a little bit too wooly, despite its power.

Wilbyman · #4 07-01-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by naturalkinds

Used this combo many times for rehearsals. It works, albeit a little bit too wooly, despite its power.

Interesting, could you elaborate on the wooly thing? Does it sound muddy or just kind of "hairy" in the high end?

W

jokerjkny · #5 07-01-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilbyman

Interesting, could you elaborate on the wooly thing? Does it sound muddy or just kind of "hairy" in the high end?

W

IME,

its more a too much blooming low end kinda thing, but usually its something i'll only hear if i'm standing too close or off axis from the rig. other than that, killer combo. a pair of gs112's w/ the 750/1 is a thinger of awesome.

Boombass76 · #6 07-01-2010, 02:49 PM

I used a DB750 with a GS112 cab for a while for smaller gigs. It sounded OK, but not amazing - maybe the small single cab and the 8 ohm load didn't justify such a powerful amp...? Eventually, I replaced the DB750 with an Aguilar AG500 SC, which actually sounded better (to my ears at least) with just the single GS112 cab. I also had a GS412 in my 'Aggie' days, and that sounded great with both amps!

jokerjkny · #7 07-02-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kimb76

I used a DB750 with a GS112 cab for a while for smaller gigs. It sounded OK, but not amazing - maybe the small single cab and the 8 ohm load didn't justify such a powerful amp...? Eventually, I replaced the DB750 with an Aguilar AG500 SC, which actually sounded better (to my ears at least) with just the single GS112 cab. I also had a GS412 in my 'Aggie' days, and that sounded great with both amps!

yes,

the gs112/ag500 is obviously a terrific match. my goto for many many many of my smaller volume needs. much faster feeling under the fingers than a 750.

msquared · #8 07-02-2010, 11:54 AM

I found that swapping out the tubes for something different fixed a lot of the "wooly" issue. I've been running a DB750 with a single DB112 lately and really really digging it.

Of course this thread is making me want to A/B with an AG500.

BigOldHarry · #9 07-02-2010, 11:56 AM

Good lord - The head weights more than the cab!

I gotta say - I'd never do that. For jazz gigs where you don't need to throw tons of air, I'd get a much smaller - maybe even class D - head to match that cab. But that's me.

YCBass · #10 07-02-2010, 12:24 PM

I think it will work and I love how it sounds... I use this combo for all rehearsals right now which is louder than any typical jazz gig.

Although last night I was with my live hip-hop band and the cab was begging for a partner to share the load.

ElMon · #11 07-02-2010, 01:02 PM

I tried this a few times, and was always nervous about the DB750 setting the GS112 on fire or exploding the speaker outward towards the audience. Tonally it was OK provided you leave the EQ flat and even roll off the bass knob a little. I too was much more impressed with the AG500 and one GS112. Great combo. For my small gigs, I've had GREAT results with my DB750 into a single Accugroove Tri112L.

Jefenator · #12 07-02-2010, 01:11 PM

You can drive a Dodge Challenger in a school zone, can't you?

afroman · #13 07-02-2010, 01:22 PM

I had that rig for a while and it wasn't as good as when the DB750 get pushed. I think it's a little bit of an overkill.

The Ag500 would be much better for that jazz gig IMO, but that doesn't mean you can't carry it to small gigs and sound great.

You'll have killer forearms in a very short time

Boombass76 · #14 07-02-2010, 01:38 PM

As mentioned, I had both a DB750 and an AG500 driving a GS112 once, but eventually, I moved on, and I'd say that a Markbass F1/F500 (which I also used for a while) or a TC Electronic RH450 (which I currently use) sounds just as great as the AG500 with that cab, and those are even lighter than the AG500. The RH450 is also great for taming my double bass (that really needs some semi-parametric EQ treatment to sound right - especially in the mid bands, but having semi-parametric on all four bands is extremely flexible and versatile, IMO/E)!