New stuff?

Pills Are Yummy · #1 12-09-2012, 10:14 PM

I have a good chunk of money saved, and upgrading my rig is the 1st thing that comes to mind. However, I'm not sure if I should get a new bass, new cabs, or a new head.

Current setup:
88 Charvel 3B
Dean Razorback with dc40's (garbage)
Ampeg SVT 450H
Musicman Audiophile 2x10 ported cabs

What I would like:
Spector Euro 4lx35TW
Ampeg SVT 2 PRO
Amped SVT 4 PRO
Ampeg 8x10s

I can only afford one.

Any suggestions on what to get first? I need a fast decision, as I'm going on tour soon

Thanks

Pills Are Yummy · #2 12-10-2012, 01:10 AM

Wallace320 · #3 12-10-2012, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pills Are Yummy

I have a good chunk of money saved, and upgrading my rig is the 1st thing that comes to mind. However, I'm not sure if I should get a new bass, new cabs, or a new head.

Current setup:
88 Charvel 3B
Dean Razorback with dc40's (garbage)
Ampeg SVT 450H
Musicman Audiophile 2x10 ported cabs

What I would like:
Spector Euro 4lx35TW
Ampeg SVT 2 PRO
Amped SVT 4 PRO
Ampeg 8x10s

I can only afford one.

Any suggestions on what to get first? I need a fast decision, as I'm going on tour soon

Thanks

If you're goin' on tour soon, maybe no roadie to help you out, yet I really think an 8X10 is a cab you'll need, especially not knowing quality of PA in small clubs or teenage venues allover California.

Cheers,
Wallace

thedudebrah · #4 12-10-2012, 01:28 AM

I'll second the 8x10. I used to have an svt350H and it was plenty through my 8x10 playing with two loud guitarists in a punk band. Then you can choose to upgrade the head or et a nicer bass next.

spaz21387 · #5 12-10-2012, 01:49 AM

if you buy used you can afford 2!

Rockin Mike · #6 12-10-2012, 01:51 AM

I'd get the Spector. You will love it.

Pills Are Yummy · #7 12-10-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spaz21387

if you buy used you can afford 2!

True, but I grow weary of the used market

I like warranties

phillybass101 · #8 12-10-2012, 12:02 PM

Yeah, get a new cab then take the tour money and get a nice bass.

Pills Are Yummy · #9 12-10-2012, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by phillybass101

Yeah, get a new cab then take the tour money and get a nice bass.

The tour barely pays for itself, it's mostly to get our name out

Pills Are Yummy · #10 12-10-2012, 09:37 PM

darkstorm · #11 12-10-2012, 10:05 PM

If you dont need new cab or amp, then Id dump the dean bass, salvage the emg pups and pre from it. And perhaps install those in a new bass.

j.kernodle · #12 12-10-2012, 10:11 PM

get the bass. your rig is solid.

bootsox · #13 12-10-2012, 10:16 PM

sell the dean, fix the charvel, spend your money on a new cab.

spaz21387 · #14 12-10-2012, 10:27 PM

A warranty will run out and then the very next day something on that item will break... Learn to setup your basses and work on your gear and fix it yourself. I mod and repair my own gear all the time. I have even made some extra spending money setting up friends guitars and basses or retolexing cabs!

Pills Are Yummy · #15 12-10-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaz21387

A warranty will run out and then the very next day something on that item will break... Learn to setup your basses and work on your gear and fix it yourself. I mod and repair my own gear all the time. I have even made some extra spending money setting up friends guitars and basses or retolexing cabs!

I can work on my own gear fine, I just hate shelling out money for something that seems nice at first and then you stumble upon the horrific reality a few weeks later

Pills Are Yummy · #16 12-11-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by j.kernodle

get the bass. your rig is solid.

Aw, shucks