Double Bass Amp for a "Kala Solid body U-Bass"

[ctalley316]

Hi,
I have a 1988 Rickenbacker 4003S, Gallien Krueger 700 RB-II Bass Head and Gallien Krueger 115 Neo III Cab. I recently got a Kala Solid body U-Bass (USA) and need a different amp to play it through. I right now am using the same amp with a SansAmp pre-amp when I play the U-Bass. I really would like a different (small) bass amp to use with my Kala. Any idea's?

 

[Feral Feline]

Do you want a combo? Is it for practice or gigging? If gigging what size/type of room? Quiet coffee shop or playing over drunkard brawlers in bars or...? Why do you not like the U-Bass through the SansAmp into the GK rig?

Suggestions: EA Micro & Wizzy 10; Genz Benz NOS/Used Shuttle; Traynor Smallblock; Roland Micro Cube Bass RX.

 

[Dave Irwin]

I use the same head/speaker as I do for upright.
AI Clarus head
Cabs:
Crazy8
MAS 25
AI Ten2EX
Flite 15 (lightweight <25lbs)

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

I play my U-Bass through the same combos I use for my electric and upright basses: a Gallien-Krueger MB150S and a Markbass CMD 121P. My U-Bass has the older passive pickup and I don't use a preamp unless I forego the amp and run directly into the PA.

- Steve

 

[ctalley316]

It seems to be too loud and boomy if I don't use my pre-amp. That is why I was going to try to use a different amp. I was thinking a small combo.

 

[Feral Feline]

New pre-amp instead of new combo, one with two channels.
Ex. Bassbone OD, Basswitch, Headway...

 

[ctalley316]

I'll check it out. Thanks

 

[Jacques]

I play my U-Bass without preamp with the basswitch IQ DI (obvious as I build them) and it sounds really nice with the entry impedance selector at 10 Mohm.

 

[Timmy-Watts]

Mark Bass, Genz. I've tried the U-Bass with so many different preamps and amps. Those work well. But the all-time best combo I've used... GK MB115. Something magic about that one. It can be had for cheap, too.

 

[bassfiddlesteve]

Mark Bass, Genz. I've tried the U-Bass with so many different preamps and amps. Those work well. But the all-time best combo I've used... GK MB115. Something magic about that one. It can be had for cheap, too.

I wonder if the 1 MegOhm input on the GK is a factor. I find that my Kala U-Bass sounds best through my GK MB150S.

- Steve

 

[Timmy-Watts]

I think it is a factor. GK amps are voiced with a hefty low end and a scoop. Roll off highs and even without a buffer or preamp, the MB115 is pure gold.
I have been using a Tone Hammer 500 lately, and not using a buffer with the upright in most situations. It sports a 1MOhm input.

 

[Robert Strickland]

Agree with Steve Boisen

 

[ctalley316]

The issue for me is I go right from my Ric to my U Bass in a concert. That is why I have used the preamp and was looking for a smaller combo that might work.

 

[Timmy-Watts]

That's why I had this built

Always 5 meg ohms whether bypassed or engaged, 2 channels of boost, eq shaping, and dirt (or warmth and subtle compression).

 

[Jetrider79]

I play my U-Bass without preamp with the basswitch IQ DI (obvious as I build them) and it sounds really nice with the entry impedance selector at 10 Mohm.

Looking a the RMI Basswitch right now. what a perfect accessory to my setup. And, I play a Kala Fretless UBass as well. Decisions...descisions

 

[Jacques]

To buy a Basswitch IQ DI is a pretty easy decision to take