Anyone Using Only Micros Now?

[jmattbassplaya]

OT-Dude, listened to your band per your sig

Not my genre of music, but you guys sound great and your bass tone is killer.

Thanks! That was actually recorded with the Modulus Q5 that I currently have listed in the classifieds. Not bad for running direct and having old strings on the bass!

 

[MobileHolmes]

I haven't gigged in a long time, but am looking to get back to it, and I can't fathom taking more than some sort of micro rig when the time comes. I've got an MB500 and a neo 112, and while I don't think that cab on it's own will hack it, I think 2 would. And compared to my old rig (Hartke 7000, Hartke 410, Carvin 115), I think this sounds better too. FWIW, i tend to like a clean, crisp, modern tone, so I'd probably be disappointed if I were coming to this rig from an SVT and a fridge, but if I can get a tone I like in a small package, I don't see any downside.

 

[bdplaid]

Someone mentioned the Quilter 800, and I looked into it. A very interesting approach to EQ. I look forward to auditioning it!

 

[fenix899]

Acoustic Image Clarus SL 4PLUS + Bergantino HDN112.

I don't own any other amps... This setup has worked out for me perfectly.

 

[johnpaulbass]

Still having (and loving) my Gallien Krueger 2001rb but I can tell that most of my gigs are through the GK mb500, lots of power and low weight/volume. It's amazing how the gear has downsized in the years not compromising the sound.

 

[bdplaid]

I went over to our rehearsal space and picked up my Mesa Subway rig. I think I was getting a little out of touch with it. There's nothing better. I returned the Aguilar today.

 

[devnulljp]

I have a basement full of big iron, heavy, vintage and otherwise tube amps, but I only gig with a little Acoustic Image Coda hatbox or a TH500 and a 1x12. Anything bigger is a PiTA.

 

[west al]

I recently switched from a Fender Super Bassman @ 65 lbs., to a GK MB Fusion 500 @ 4.5 lbs. No problems here. The GK is a little monster of sound, and it has the settings that sound as deep, and smooth as a much larger, heavier tube head. The GK matches up great with the Ampeg SVT-212AV cab.

 

[Orpheus55]

I downsized from my Hartke LH500 to the new Peavey Minimax, running an Avatar 15 neo, which is--at 50 lbs.--lighter than advertised. The Minimax has been a real champ, performing beautifully in hot, humid outdoor FL gigs. All the sound guys like it, and they have run it in both the pre and post modes. Our overly energetic singer ran into my guitar cord and the amp took a tumble onto the floor, but it didn't blink. Great little amp; for those who are interested, UI run it basically flat with none of the buttons engaged.

 

[MyMusic]

My heaviest is 10 lbs. a Carvin BX1500. That goes along with two neo cabs.

 

[pickles]

Played my db359 this weekend. Very satisfying and worth the extra schlep vs the relatively-micro db751 for how well it fits this band.

I have a db659 and have been half contemplating a minnie to go with it. But so far all the micro stuff has sounded like "fake plastic tone" to me.

I think the aggie TH heads have a great sounding DI/pre, but the micro power section just sucks all the life out IME YMMV.

 

[tombowlus]

Played my db359 this weekend. Very satisfying and worth the extra schlep vs the relatively-micro db751 for how well it fits this band.

I have a db659 and have been half contemplating a minnie to go with it. But so far all the micro stuff has sounded like "fake plastic tone" to me.

I think the aggie TH heads have a great sounding DI/pre, but the micro power section just sucks all the life out IME YMMV.

DB751 is "relatively micro!?!?!?" As I recall, my DB359 was slightly smaller than my DB750, and a similar overall weight. Personally, I would consider them both to be (great sounding) behemoths, as opposed to "micro" amps like the TH350/500 and similar heads.

 

[High Camp]

I "up"sized from an Ampeg PF800 (which already sounds amazing) to an Ampeg V-4B (which sounds unbelievable).
The sound and feel justifies the schlepp totally, IMO.

I want to enjoy tubes as much as I can!
(IMHO, IME, YMMV)

 

[TC.65]

I'm With High Camp on this. I do still use my Genz Benz Streamliner 600 and really like it, but my Ampeg V4B Reissue is #1 for me. It's the best amp tonewise IMO and nothing can or will take its place.

 

[acleex38]

Micro-only since 2008, Aguilar TH500 for the last 4 years.

 

[pickles]

DB751 is "relatively micro!?!?!?" As I recall, my DB359 was slightly smaller than my DB750, and a similar overall weight. Personally, I would consider them both to be (great sounding) behemoths, as opposed to "micro" amps like the TH350/500 and similar heads.

Kidding, of course. The 359 is way heavier though even though it is 2U. Its a brick. A 751 is micro compared to an SVT (and can sound very similar)

 

[jmattbassplaya]

Kidding, of course. The 359 is way heavier though even though it is 2U. Its a brick. A 751 is micro compared to an SVT (and can sound very similar)

I moved from an SVT to the DB750 and it was a massive upgrade in regards to weight. The tone was an improvement, too

Still, the Aggie is a pain to move around.

 

[Jeff Scott]

The bassist with the Alex Skolnick Trio uses a Tone Hammer 500 and two SL112 cabinets. I saw them tonight, sounded great!

 

[TomB]

I lucked into an MBF500 right after it was released and have never looked back. With AudioKinesis TC112 & 115 's I have all the cab I need these days - and all of it together weighs less than 1 of the 2 - 410's I used to lug. Ain't technology grand!

 

[alaskaleftybass]

I don't remember if I replied already, but I'm using a GK MB500 and for backup a MB200 in my gig bag. Sometimes I use the MB200 for small gigs. I haven't used a Cast Iron amp for years.