Yeah, you're right that it improves the sound; but I have both Sadowsky preamp and Sans Amp and I still don't really care that much for the elec sound of the AI. Besides, the poster is a Stick player and by using the Iamp, all the EQ you need is there and if you use the Clarus you have to invest in an outboard pre to carry around. Small matter, I know, apples and oranges I suppose, but I just haven't been knocked out by the AI/elec/pre combination.
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Double Bass Acoustic Image amp
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surprised no one mentioned Acme cabs!
Tom prolly knows of my fixation and love for 'em! sup, bro!
as many in the "other" amp lounge know, Acme's are known for hitting the 31 hz Low B fundamental with ease. they're also known for the relatively uncolored sound. i've owned EA, and have heard many an Acoustic Image Contra, but they're not quite as "flat" as the Acme's.
truth be told, the cabs' efficiencies arent that high, measuring in at 90 dB. so they're not gonna help with those "louder than an airport runway" heavy metal shows, but on the other hand, would be perfectly suitable for your gig.
i use a pair of B-1 1x10's and they sound superb with my Alessandro head for my Eminence 5 string. for yourself a 50 lbs. 2x10 might be more suitable.
again, do a search for Acme cabs in the electric bassist lounge, and you'll get lots of info.
www.acmebass.com
Tom prolly knows of my fixation and love for 'em! sup, bro!
as many in the "other" amp lounge know, Acme's are known for hitting the 31 hz Low B fundamental with ease. they're also known for the relatively uncolored sound. i've owned EA, and have heard many an Acoustic Image Contra, but they're not quite as "flat" as the Acme's.
truth be told, the cabs' efficiencies arent that high, measuring in at 90 dB. so they're not gonna help with those "louder than an airport runway" heavy metal shows, but on the other hand, would be perfectly suitable for your gig.
i use a pair of B-1 1x10's and they sound superb with my Alessandro head for my Eminence 5 string. for yourself a 50 lbs. 2x10 might be more suitable.
again, do a search for Acme cabs in the electric bassist lounge, and you'll get lots of info.
www.acmebass.com
thanks for the suggestion regarding the ACME B1, it sounds like the right size and price for me. I'll check one out as soon as I get a chance. Youmnetion an Alessandro head, is this a tube amp for bass? I have onky heard of Alessandro guitar heads...
anton,
yup, Alessandro's mainly known for their amazing Trainwreck inspired guitar amps. i actually own two!
i also own his 60 watt all tube Basset Hound. uses a unique octal 6SL7 preamp tube for a more hifi sweeter sound, as well as a 6550 power tube section for a thick punchie sound. Bass Player magazine did a review of it a few years ago, and couldnt stop raving about it. funny, but they're actually quite affordable, and not nearly as expensive as the review says they are.
btw, George is actually a good friend, and he's since been trying to expand his amplifier line more into the bass world. i'm currently helping him test his new bass preamp and all tube DI that he's been working on. in a few weeks once the initial prototype is done, i'll be putting up a review in the "electric bass" lounge. i'll be sure to put up the review here, too.
yup, Alessandro's mainly known for their amazing Trainwreck inspired guitar amps. i actually own two!
i also own his 60 watt all tube Basset Hound. uses a unique octal 6SL7 preamp tube for a more hifi sweeter sound, as well as a 6550 power tube section for a thick punchie sound. Bass Player magazine did a review of it a few years ago, and couldnt stop raving about it. funny, but they're actually quite affordable, and not nearly as expensive as the review says they are.
btw, George is actually a good friend, and he's since been trying to expand his amplifier line more into the bass world. i'm currently helping him test his new bass preamp and all tube DI that he's been working on. in a few weeks once the initial prototype is done, i'll be putting up a review in the "electric bass" lounge. i'll be sure to put up the review here, too.
well I am interested in tube amps and preamps and am eager to read your upcoming review. please tell me where I can read about the Alessandro bass oriented amps and preamps you mention.
np,
i'll put a review as soon as i can get my hands on one of George's finished prototypes, which hopefully should be sometime later this month.
btw, to whet your appetite, here's my black Alessandro head w/ my Epifani 1x10's:
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i'll put a review as soon as i can get my hands on one of George's finished prototypes, which hopefully should be sometime later this month.
btw, to whet your appetite, here's my black Alessandro head w/ my Epifani 1x10's:
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Joker:
I don't recall seeing the picture of the Basset Hound with the Epi cabs. Nice! That'd be tone heaven, I am sure.
And yes, one of these days, I really do have to check out some ACME's...
Thanks for joining the discussions over here!
Tom.
I don't recall seeing the picture of the Basset Hound with the Epi cabs. Nice! That'd be tone heaven, I am sure.
And yes, one of these days, I really do have to check out some ACME's...
Thanks for joining the discussions over here!
Tom.
I was expecting to see ACME B1 cabs in that picture not Epifani. Which do you prefer with the Alessandro tube amp?
I use a mesa boogie d 180 with a 1-15 and 2X10 set up and it is just too much to carry around. I want something to sound that good and be not as heavy. I have heard the GK can fit the bill. Anyone?
anton,
thx, it sounds great!
i usually do use the Acme's cause they do sound more "true" than the Epifani's. but the Epi's sound equally incredible. maybe just a tad more electric bass friendly with its punchier lower mids and upper mid cut.
either one is great. the Epifani 1x10's are just much lighter to carry around, but they dont have nearly the low end the Acme's are capable.
snogdog,
are you referring to an electric bass setup? maybe you should post up your question in the other amp lounge. but the GK stuff is great.
I have some electric basses but I am mostly interested in using my old kay and chrissy along with a NS eub.
I am playing a Chapman stick, graphite model tuned to low A. Right now I use a SWR Interstellar Overdrive preamp and a couple of Schetler Pub 2/280.The schertler Pub sounds good but I would need to get the bass xtension 1/380...
I don't know how much volume you need, but I doubt that any tiny little combo will sound as "large" as the setup you mentioned because you simply won't be moving as much air with a single speaker. How much stuff are you willing to carry to get the sound you want?
Chris, I would like to stay @ 80 lbs. I think that is the weight of just the D 180 head. I have considered just strapping the whole damn thing to a refigerator dolly. That may be my best bet. I don't want to buy a smaller rig and not be able to reproduce a good acoustic response. Thanks for your input. Later Gator
Of course money is always an issue, but you can't go wrong with an Acoustic Image Clarus and a hi-end 1x12 cab like an EA or Bergantino. The clarus weighs about 5 lbs, and I'd guess a Bergantino HT112 might weigh in at about 35 lbs or so. I use that rig as my standard studio/session rig, and it does great, even coming in at about half of your weight limit If you need to move more air, add another 12" cab, and you're all set. None of this stuff is cheap, though.
Man that rig looks like what I am looking for. Pricy like you said but if it delivers that is all that matters. Thanks for the help Chris. Later Gator
i'll vouch for both the Clarus and Bob. they both kick booty. 
FYI, the Clarus and its hifi voice will match wonderfully with the Bergie's more rounded, glossy gooey, dare i say, almost tubey voice. also make for a killer small electric bass rig, too!
FYI, the Clarus and its hifi voice will match wonderfully with the Bergie's more rounded, glossy gooey, dare i say, almost tubey voice. also make for a killer small electric bass rig, too!
Testing....testing.....
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AHA! It actually works!
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MAHLERMUTT,
This is the little rig I was telling you about. Light, versatile, punchy, and did I mention "light"? I'll leave the descriptives up to THEPOMPETUSOFJKNY, but it sounds like just what the doctor ordered. It also doubles really well.
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AHA! It actually works!
(ahem)
MAHLERMUTT,
This is the little rig I was telling you about. Light, versatile, punchy, and did I mention "light"? I'll leave the descriptives up to THEPOMPETUSOFJKNY, but it sounds like just what the doctor ordered. It also doubles really well.
