Thump when the thump runs out: Backup heads

[christw]

So for you seasoned vets, kids like me, and those in between, what do you use when your go-to doesn't go anymore?

Talk about the cool toys and give me ideas in the process.

Disclosure: My SVT-II is still kickin' at about 20 years old but I have no backup for it. Before our summer tour I'll need something. I was thinking Markbass LMII but I'm open to any portable thumpbox.

[Bass_Pounder]

I'm loving my Carvin BX500.

IMO - the best bang for the buck at $399

[B-string]

Well the backup for my old Acoustic 360 was a SVT, the next was a V4-B for the SVT, then the back up for the V4-B was (for a very short while) a 800RB, then the backup for the 800RB was the V4-B, now the 800RB is backup for the Fusion 550. Really thinking hard about a light wieght MB-500 or MB Fusion and letting the keys use the 800RB. That's just equipment I've used at any lengh in the last 30 years. Times I've needed a backup since I left SS Fender and some Peavey's (Peavey bass amps don't like me personally) ZERO. If I had to, I own the PA and could go direct to the mixer. Backups have stayed home since I no longer tour.
Paid my dues the decade + before the SVT and Acoustic were in play....

[Jefenator]

Sometimes I think backup is the best app for my LMII.

Seriously, though: I don't like the response as much as with the old tube heads. But it is nice to have something transport-neutral, capable and still under warranty... just in case. (At least until I can spring for those recaps I've always wanted. )

[kesslari]

My backup for my Genz Benz NeoPak is a Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0.
I'm really impressed by GB, and went back for more.
It's a little funny, because technically the Shuttle 6 is a higher end product than the NeoPak, but the NeoPak suits me, so the Shuttle is the backup.

[JimiLL]

SWR 350 for backup to my GBE 1200.

But I dont think the Genz is gonna go down ANYTIME soon

[christw]

Of concern on my end with backups-I've had my SVT up to breakup before when things get really rowdy. (This was with a notably bad EQ job when I'd first purchased it.) However, do you think a LMII would keep up in a context where an SVT has been pushed to the brink or should I look bigger instead of smaller and lighter?

[livinglow]

I have an Aguilar AG500 to back up my Aguilar DB750... see the trend?

[JimmyM]

my backup to my svt is my b-15n, and my backup to that was an lmii, but currently it's a modded tech 21 british pedal into a crate power block. might get a class d power amp at some point to replace the power block, but the power block isn't as bad as i thought it would be, and that's really all i need in a backup to my backup.

[rpsands]

My first backup is a pre/power rig, second backup is a DI box

[JimmyM]

btw, i never bring a backup to gigs. once in a while i stuck the lmii under the seat, but not so much the power block. i guess i should, but i bring a di usually so no problemo. and if i don't, there's always one there.

[Buster Brown]

My backup for the 4Pro is a Acoustic 370....works like a charm!