I am very satisfied with my current rig. V4b/212AV for gigs, B15N for studio, although I also often use Waves GTR or Sansamp plug ins with Pro Tools and DI the bass thru a 1073/1176.
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Anone actually satisfied with their rig?
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100% satisfied with my main go to equipment....2010 Fender Custom Shop 64 Closet Classic Jazz played threw my Mark Bass CMD 151P.Its 2nd bass i cant seem to be satified with ha ha.
Love my GK Fusion 550 (rack mounted with a Petersen Stroborack) and 4 Ohm Neo 410. Perfect for the gigs I do.
Plenty of basses to choose from- mainly gig a 73 P Bass or a 69 Tele with an Asat as a backup- sometimes use the Asat for a whole gig.
So very happy.
Plenty of basses to choose from- mainly gig a 73 P Bass or a 69 Tele with an Asat as a backup- sometimes use the Asat for a whole gig.
So very happy.
Running joke in my band is "this is the last pice of equipment we'll ever need" 
... Since we are always gassing for something slightly different, the rule for shows is "no new equipment". If it has not had at least two rehearsals, it does not get up on stage!
... Since we are always gassing for something slightly different, the rule for shows is "no new equipment". If it has not had at least two rehearsals, it does not get up on stage!
Running joke in my band is "this is the last pice of equipment we'll ever need"
I was once in a band where the running joke was "That's nice, can we borrow that".
My rig is a bit of a compromise because it has to do double duty on bass guitar and upright, and also be super portable because I'm lugging a bass guitar and an upright!
So I've ended up with a GB Shuttle 6.0 and a Schroeder 1212L, and it all works very well. To amplify the DB I've got a choice of a Bassmax into a Fishman Plat Pro, or (preferred) an Ehrlund EAP into Ehrlund pre, but I tend to send both signals to the desk and let them decide what they want, and have the Ehrlund soloed in my monitor. On bass guitar I have a pedalboard in the way with various filters, octavers, pitch shifters, sample rate reducers etc. but it all goes into the same amp and I'm always happy with the sounds that come out the other end.
So yeah I feel like I'm done buying amps and cabs certainly. Never done with effects. And while I'm good with the basses I've got I'm always sure there'll always be a greener double bass on some other side of the fence.
So I've ended up with a GB Shuttle 6.0 and a Schroeder 1212L, and it all works very well. To amplify the DB I've got a choice of a Bassmax into a Fishman Plat Pro, or (preferred) an Ehrlund EAP into Ehrlund pre, but I tend to send both signals to the desk and let them decide what they want, and have the Ehrlund soloed in my monitor. On bass guitar I have a pedalboard in the way with various filters, octavers, pitch shifters, sample rate reducers etc. but it all goes into the same amp and I'm always happy with the sounds that come out the other end.
So yeah I feel like I'm done buying amps and cabs certainly. Never done with effects. And while I'm good with the basses I've got I'm always sure there'll always be a greener double bass on some other side of the fence.
My amp/speaker setup has not changed since 2008, so yeah I guess you could say if it's not broke ... I've been using Mark Bass LM IIs for every gig coupled with Euphonic Audio VL208s stacked, Mojo Mini 1x10s stacked, or a single EA VL110 depending on how much volume I need. My basses vary from classic Fender vintage P-bass and J-bass to modern classics like my very modded EBMM Sterling (pictured), so no bass GAS. The pedalboard has stayed the same for about the same number of years as the amp rig. Yeah total satisfaction all around, it's nice to be able to just concentrate on playing rather than gear.
Mark Bass LM II with stacked EA VL208s, EBMM Sterling AKA: the "Copperhead" bass
Mark Bass LM II with stacked EA VL208s, EBMM Sterling AKA: the "Copperhead" bass
songwriter21
I have an obsession for wood. The musical kind.
I'm almost there...got a pretty rare Ibanez Prestige on the way, and I should be set!
Peavey G-V (will be for backup and extreme-weather shows)
GK 1001RB-II
Markbass Traveler 102p
That's it, and it sounds HUGE. You can see all of my other pieces, along with backup "rigs", on my gear page.
Peavey G-V (will be for backup and extreme-weather shows)
GK 1001RB-II
Markbass Traveler 102p
That's it, and it sounds HUGE. You can see all of my other pieces, along with backup "rigs", on my gear page.
Absolutley, 100% satisfied with my current set-up. It doesn't mean that I don't have GAS, just that I'm happy with what I've got.
Same here. Finally had a chance to gig my rig and I am supremely satisfied. I actually have zero amp GAS, and the only cab I'd like to get my hands on is a TC112 for smaller gigs for which the TC212 is absolute overkill.
And now I have to say "which rig?" In addition to the stuff listed, I got a Fender Bassman 100T with a 4x10 new cab.
GAS is a terrible thing - and I'm high bidder on another 5 string right now.
Dan
Really satisfied although it needs an overhaul to repair some things and perform maintenance, which on the one hand is a bummer bit on the other I've been gigging so it's par for the course, right?
I will never be happy with any rig. Some days I love the sound, some days I think the sound is just ok. I wish I wasnt so preoccupied with my sound all the time. Maybe if I was more preoccupied with playing than worrying about my tone I would be a better player
After many years and many amp set-ups I found my ideal rig a few years back
Genz Benz STM600 and an Uber 2x12" cab.
Sounds HUGE.
Genz Benz STM600 and an Uber 2x12" cab.
Sounds HUGE.
I still get GAS (currently for a Kemper Amp Profiler), but then I play my rig and it goes away. I think I might be there (don't want to speak too soon). I honestly think my rig is done (crosses fingers).
Various 4's and 5's - fretted and fretless - going into;
Digitech RP 1000 effects
Korg DTR-1 rack tuner
Music Man HD 500w Audiophile head
Music Man 2x10 Audiophile cab
Simple, but effective.
Now, I have to sell all the stuff I bought, that I don't need...
Various 4's and 5's - fretted and fretless - going into;
Digitech RP 1000 effects
Korg DTR-1 rack tuner
Music Man HD 500w Audiophile head
Music Man 2x10 Audiophile cab
Simple, but effective.
Now, I have to sell all the stuff I bought, that I don't need...
Yup!!!
Gibson thunderbird
2x RICK 4003
Fender american deluxe jazz 2011
Stingray 5
EHX micro synth
MXR M80
Blackout effects twosome fuzz
(Haven't had much use for these yet)
Ampeg SVT-VR
Bergantino NV610
Bergantino NV610-T
I'm pretty set with my current line up. The only thing I could possibly add is an aguilar DB751 for the 610-T. But that can only happen right now if the price is uber sweet!! (Read silly cheap)
Gibson thunderbird
2x RICK 4003
Fender american deluxe jazz 2011
Stingray 5
EHX micro synth
MXR M80
Blackout effects twosome fuzz
(Haven't had much use for these yet)
Ampeg SVT-VR
Bergantino NV610
Bergantino NV610-T
I'm pretty set with my current line up. The only thing I could possibly add is an aguilar DB751 for the 610-T. But that can only happen right now if the price is uber sweet!! (Read silly cheap)
