Which type of amp do you use on your Roscoe?

[LilRay]

Originally Posted by RocketMusic

I think I'm close to getting back on the NV-610 horse... I miss the authority and warmth that cab delivers. It's just what bass should sound like...

If I do, I might install a tweeter... Jim B. says it's possible...

No love for the NV-412? I'd think it'd be more accomodating to one maybe 2 tweets. You could have Jim build it where you essentially have 2-212's in one box, with ceramics rather than neos.

I'm jus' sayin'.



God Bless, Ray

[RocketMusic]

Yeah, I'm generally not a fan of 12's. And that may also be part of what's going on with my current displeasure (the Quad is based around a 12" woofer). I can't say for sure it's the neo or the 12" that's killing me, but whatever it is the mids are too prominent and harsh for my tastes... I like it warm and mellow, but it has to be able to snap when I want it to snap. That means a ceramic 10" to me (either 4 or 6 of 'em) plus a tweeter...

So I'm looking at a Berg NV610 if I can make a tweeter happen in that, or maybe the Genz-Benz 410-XB3. I'll be back in a 90-100 lb cab, but I'm OK with that. Tone is more important to me than weight...

[pbass62]

Genz Benz Neopak into a Neox 212 Cab
Or Straight into a GT6B/ DI out to board

[d sage]

I have been playing an Eden WTX500 and an Accugroove Whappo Jr. Recently I picked up a used WT1205 and finally got it working right so for bigger rooms I will probably use that and add an AccuGroove Tri210.

[Big Mother]

Aguilar DB750 into a pair of DB112's

[VroomVroom]

^ Just yum.

[evilgus]

Taking my SKB3005 to audition a DB112 tomorrow, so my full rig might soon be an Aggie GS410 + DB112!

Generally thinking it would be a shame to go for a light-weight Neo cab and potentially miss out on hearing that famous Roscoe low-end kicking me in the back... plus I do play a bit of fretless and keep hearing it's worth using a 12 cab for that...

EG

[BassistForHire]

Thunderfunk 750-A and 2 Berg. AE112's. Set everything basically flat and adjust the timbre knob to suit the room... couldn't be easier or better sounding to my ears.

[pantherairsoft]

I have 2 rigs.

My big gig rig is an EBS HD350 through an EBS Neoline 212. For small gigs I use an EA Micro 550 through and EA Wizzy 10.

The EBS, for me is tonally a perfect match for the Roscoe. Clarity, punch and articulated bottom end. The EA sounds lovely as well, but I do tweak the EQ a fair bit live to get the sound right. Thankfully my Roscoe has a great well rounded 'flat EQ' sound so there's never much work needed.

[tleebassist11]

I use epifani 502 with epifani 310 cabinet and my skb 6 fretless sings like a voice through it

[Jeff Moote]

I've had my Bergantino HT112/EX112 cabs since before my first Roscoe and still enjoy them quite a bit.

I've recently acquired a tc electronics RH750 to replace my Markbass Little Mark II (for sale!) and so far I am liking it a lot. The Markbass did everything I needed tonally, but the RH750 has a lot of nifty extras (footswitchable presets, built in tuner, RCA in for practice, etc.) and is a bit louder. I'm still getting used to it but so far it plays nicely with my Roscoe.

I wouldn't mind trying some other Berg cabs, especially the new HD112 and/or HD210. The more extended voicing of those over my old HT cabs would be a nice option to have some of the time, but mostly I've not felt it was needed.

[VroomVroom]

Originally Posted by tleebassist11

I use epifani 502 with epifani 310 cabinet and my skb 6 fretless sings like a voice through it

That is an amazing rig...I used that exact setup on a huge number of gigs.

[HuncTuCaveto]

The EBS, for me is tonally a perfect match for the Roscoe. Clarity, punch and articulated bottom end.

+1

I also use an EBS 350 but paired with a Berg HT322

[Jazzdogg]

Originally Posted by nostatic

<SNIP> Currently run either Streamliner S900 or Shuttle 9.0 with all my basses (including the Roscoe) and am very happy.

I keep hoping GB will introduce a new two-channel, dual mono, amp that uses the Streamliner 900 for channel one, and the Shuttle 9.0 for channel two, capable of driving two 4-Ohm or 8-Ohm cabs to at least 500 Watts each.

[Bipslapper]

Originally Posted by nostatic

Currently run either Streamliner S900 or Shuttle 9.0 with all my basses (including the Roscoe) and am very happy.

I too have now updated my bass rig:

GB Shuttle 9.0 and Streamliner 900 with Berg Cabs, used as needed. For small gigs the Shuttle and Berg HT112ER and larger gigs either head and Berg HS 410.

Basically the Roscoe basses sound great even through a tin can on a string, just looks better on stage to have a real amp and speaker behind me than the Cambell's soup.

[kirk62]

And another Streamliner 900 to the list. I run through an Über 410, a Schroeder 1212R or a Schroeder 15L depending on the gig....

I've owned several Markbass heads and cabs including the SD800... I couldn't seem to make the sound work for me and have traded or sold them all. To my ears the Streamliner matches up perfectly with the p-style growl of my Roscoe. I can get plenty of mids and cut through a busy mix with the Schroeder 1212 or lay back on heavy punchy goodness through the Über 410. I use the 15 (no tweeter) for small bluesy, jazzy or americana gigs and it covers that pretty well... I haven't played through any of the tube driven Markbass stuff though and I'm guessing they'd be more towards my tastes. That being said... I still throw a big thumbs up for the Genz/Roscoe combination.

[bassmahn]

I've been using a Thunderfunk 750 and a Bergantino AE-410 for about 6 months now and I LOVE it :-)

[Fab Savage]

SKB 3006 into a Marshall VBA400 and Berg NV412


Plenty of mids but they are def not harsh at all

[Ryan L.]

After switching to Genz Benz for awhile, I am now back to using an Eden setup again. I picked up a new WT1205 and a D610XST cab. It's overkill for my needs, but what the hell.

There is something about Roscoe basses and Eden amps that just flat out works. For me, anyway.

[ubone]

I know what you mean Ryan, I know what you mean..