Stoner/Doom Bassists Thread Pt. 45: Rule 34: Handwired Gear Pronz - Page 41

dunwichamps · #**801** 02-04-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

Ditto. No drinks on my amps either.

I worry about the LFO coupling via the floor (although on top of amp isnt all that much better), asshats stepping on ****, and liquids ****ing hitting it.

Lazarus.Bird · #**802** 02-04-2013, 10:15 AM

You guys are so rock and roll

JoeVictim · #**803** 02-04-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey Y

Any of the Tech 21 stuff is pretty good and can usually be found cheap used. I actually prefer the RPM over the RBI. There's some ART stuff that's really inexpensive that functions well for a clean preamp. If you're digging into the used market, there's a ton of old Peavey rackmount bass preamps out there that are decent for SUPER cheap. If you're using a lot of effects any relatively decent clean preamp would probably do ok, even if it's meant for recording/PA use and not specifically bass. Depends on what your budget is really, if you're going to the higher end a used Demeter preamp could be really nice. There's a lot more options for rackmount preamps in used products than new at this point, you just have to hunt around.

I'll only add some warning here. I run my Peavey Alpha, Dixie style. (Treble on 0, bass on 10) I love it for this. However, adding any treble at all turns my glorius bass rig into a nasty hissy distorted mess. YMMV.

mc_muench · #**804** 02-04-2013, 10:18 AM

Is there some rule that an am cant hang over the cab? T stack o DOOM

dunwichamps · #**805** 02-04-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mc_muench

Is there some rule that an am cant hang over the cab? T stack o DOOM

u could but looks dumb to me. upside down penis??

Jason Hall · #**806** 02-04-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey Y

Any of the Tech 21 stuff is pretty good and can usually be found cheap used. I actually prefer the RPM over the RBI. There's some ART stuff that's really inexpensive that functions well for a clean preamp. If you're digging into the used market, there's a ton of old Peavey rackmount bass preamps out there that are decent for SUPER cheap. If you're using a lot of effects any relatively decent clean preamp would probably do ok, even if it's meant for recording/PA use and not specifically bass. Depends on what your budget is really, if you're going to the higher end a used Demeter preamp could be really nice. There's a lot more options for rackmount preamps in used products than new at this point, you just have to hunt around.

Thanks for the tips, I know I've seen you post a good bit about preamps. Going to pay off my zzounds in a few months and invest in something decent... if I find used before then bonus though. Thinking of a nice preamp, poweramp, furman and a skb 4 space and convince her that we need to pony up for a dually

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**CL400Peavey** · #**807** 02-04-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by dunwichamps

u could but looks dumb to me. upside down penis??

On top of the fact that if I have perched a 100 pound tube amp up on a cab, I want it stable. If my amp accidentally fell on someone, it could kill/maim them, or even worse damage my amp.

Corey Y · #**808** 02-04-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mc_muench

Is there some rule that an am cant hang over the cab? T stack o DOOM

Almost every time I've seen someone rocking a Sunn Coliseum head live, it's hanging over the sides of whatever cab they're using. Those heads are super wide. I can't remember if mine hung over the edges of my 810, the rubber feet may have just barely caught the edges. I think it's more just a concern of stability. If it's not resting on rubber feet the vibration might be kind of hard on them guts too.

Lazarus.Bird · #**809** 02-04-2013, 10:38 AM

T stack o Doom?

Corey Y · #**810** 02-04-2013, 10:42 AM

You could always make an amp/cab Stonehenge.

dozicusmaximus · #**811** 02-04-2013, 10:43 AM

One of my favorite rap tunes of all time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nts-x67Usqc

dunwichamps · #**812** 02-04-2013, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Corey Y

You could always make an amp/cab Stonehenge.

already made the head...

demon666 · #**813** 02-04-2013, 11:11 AM

Hey Nick if you wanna see some close power tube grouping look at the new Fender tube amps.

dunwichamps · #**814** 02-04-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by demon666

Hey Nick if you wanna see some close power tube grouping look at the new Fender tube amps.

i dont wanna spoil my lunch.

demon666 · #**815** 02-04-2013, 11:18 AM

Well here ya go anyway.

http://btpub.boyd-printing.com/publi...?i=143796&p=32

Ancient Tone · #**816** 02-04-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by demon666

Well here ya go anyway.

http://btpub.boyd-printing.com/publi...?i=143796&p=32

Holy over heating cluster of time bomb Demon-Man!

**CL400Peavey** · #**817** 02-04-2013, 11:24 AM

I would have to open my head up and take a measurement to be sure on the spacing. Nick still look too close? 2" center to center?

Ancient Tone · #**818** 02-04-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

I would have to open my head up and take a measurement to be sure on the spacing. Nick still look too close? 2" center to center?

This is 2" spacing w/ kt88's I believe \/ yours definitely looks closer.

**CL400Peavey** · #**819** 02-04-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ancient Tone

This is 2" spacing w/ kt88's I believe \/ yours definitely looks closer.

2" center to center, being 2 inches between center axis or 2 inches between the bases? I think I have some semantics crossed here.

Ancient Tone · #**820** 02-04-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CL400Peavey

2" center to center, being 2 inches between center axis or 2 inches between the bases? I think I have some semantics crossed here.

I'm not 100% sure to be honest, Nick built it I'm sure he'll chime in. He told me that it was at the recommended specs for kt88 spacing, that's all i know for sure. It also has an electric fan twice the size of that classic 400's, and it runs nice and cool in that box.