American Idol and Bass Amps

[Cteam]

I was just watching American Idol with my wife. The stage band all had in ear monitors and there were two bass amps on stage; an Ampeg SVT with 8X10 cabinet and an Aquilar head and cabinet (looked like 4X10). When I saw this, my first thought why does the bass player need two amps. Even if one was a monitor or a prop, he wouldn't need the other. Then I noticed the SVT rig was in the background (very dark) with tape covering the Ampeg emblem on the head and cabinet. The Aquilar was in the forground and obviously well lit (almost like a spot light); you noticed it every time they panned the camera over to the musicians. Is Aquilar paying to have their rig on the A.I stage for advertising? Any insight in to this set-up?

 

[Downunderwonder]

Probably. It's Idol btw. Maybe Ampeg don't like to be associated with such rare air.

 

[mbelue]

Probably. It's Idol btw. Maybe Ampeg don't like to be associated with such rare air.

I kinda like the way he says that.

American Idle

 

[FunkHead]

Aquilar head and cabinet

Is that the water proof model?

 

[two fingers]

"Idle"

Yeah it's a TV deal. The Ampeg is up there for tone and the Aggie is up there for money.

 

[JimmyM]

Is Rickey Minor back leading the band? He usually uses Aguilar, but for the rock stuff, I've seen him use an SVT.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Were there mics on the cabs, was anything plugged in?

 

[Pocket4]

The typos or autocorrect crack me up. But I noticed a lot of Product Placement going on during scenes that had absolutely no connection to cabs.

 

[ahc]

Ampeg probably didn't supply the rig or pay a "gratuity". Therefore no visible labels/logos.

 

[Cteam]

I thought it might be product advertising, but I can't believe there are that many bass players watching Idol to make it worth Aguilar's while.

 

[JimmyM]

Ampeg probably didn't supply the rig or pay a "gratuity". Therefore no visible labels/logos.

I think it's more that Rickey is an Aguilar endorser.

 

[Cteam]

That makes sense.

 

[FenderB]

I don't believe Rickey Minor is leading the band, he isn't the bass player this year.

 

[Thundar]

I don't believe Rickey Minor is leading the band, he isn't the bass player this year.

Thats correct, I dont know who the bassist is but its not Rickey

 

[JimmyM]

Sorry guys...read that Rickey was going to do it, but never saw that he backed out. I don't watch it myself.

 

[byacey]

I don't know how you guys can listen to the caterwauling long enough to see the backline setup.

Lawrence Welk re-runs start looking pretty good after a half hour of American Yodel.

 

[Fishheadjoe]

The room used by the Mentors for the rehearsals had both Marshall and Fender amps prominently displayed. they were never used, but set up, up front for what seems to be purely promotion. i also noticed the Ampeg logo blacked out on the SVT. Best guess would be that Marshall and Fender ponied up for advertising and product placement.
Fishheadjoe

 

[Jonathan C]

In the last 2 shows, someone peeled off half the black tape covering the cab logo, lol!

 

[SuperK]

Don't know who the bass player is but I think it might be Colin Kaepernick! It is nice to see the bass player dead center right behind the singers though. The bass is usually tucked into a dark corner somewhere.

Full disclosure, my two daughters love the show so I watch it with them. The show is almost unwatchable.

 

[byacey]

At one time, individuals with talent were recognized, supported and elevated in society. Now it appears society has made a full reversal and supports and elevates those that lack any innate talent.
I sometimes listen to artists from the old days, Julie London, Jo Stafford, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, etc.
These artists were all from the time when autotune didn't exist, and the way they used their voices were much alike to a finely played violin, in intonation and expression. These artists were all from before my time; I'm 52 now, so nobody can accuse me of living in the past, but I can say I recognize talent when I hear it.