battery powered bass amp + burning man = ?

I don't understand...at all.

 

Propably talking about this: http://www.burningman.com/
Sounds like it might be fun, can't help you with the amp though, sorry.

 

http://www.earthtronics.com/honeywell.aspx

Add a modestly sized battery array and you should be able to get a few hours out of an SVT + 8x10 per day... maybe have some power left over to make LSD margaritas for breakfast.

 

The Carvin is probably the best bet; 60 watts, a 10 inch speaker, and tweeter. Everyone on here likes the Roland, but many say it's not enough for jamming. The Pignose Hog 30 gets decent reviews, as well, but with the same complaints. I've often wondered why companies don't make a battery-powered head or even a generator/convertor combo. That's another thing to consider--a generator and power convertor. Then you could just get a bass combo.

The Carvin is under the PA section and is called the Stagemate. Make sure you get the S400. There's also an extension cab that brings the whole thing to a 2x10, 100 watts. Get an extra battery, too.

 

I didn't know Carvin had a battery amp. I'll go check that out.

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the responses on this.

A nice Phil Jones might get trashed at Burning Man. But you want to sound good, so it's a tough call.

 

I got that part, I just didn't understand the thing about homeland security. And I don't know where, or what "The BK Lounge" is, so I wasn't sure if the op is coming from overseas or the atrium of the local burger king.

But yeah, a 4x10 seems like a whole lot of speaker! Are you going there to be one of the artist performing, or you had just wanted to bring a bass so you could jam out with people you meet there?

 

You should go DIY:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washtub_bass

 

battery powered bass amp + burning man = WIN!

I wouldn't fret over tonal nuances too much for this app - I think most of your audience is going to be visually - and chemically - distracted.

Wish I was there...

 

Why not just get a battery pack and any decent d-class amp?

I wonder why anybody would even try to take guitars to burningman when they're not gonna hear anything over the banging techno beats anyway.

My Yamaha BBT500-110 plays for hours on a Motomaster Eliminator battery pack.

You can always get your own solar panels...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sunforce-12V-Mo...lar-Panel_W0QQitemZ330347465200QQcmdZViewItem

 

I made my own. I used a old 2x10" cab, a car amp and some plugs and jacks I picked up at radio shack. It runs off a car battery or a cig lighter plug.

Mount the amp in the cab, run the inputs and outputs to the back crossover/speaker jack plate along with the power input. THen just rig a cable that either goes to your cig lighter or some battery clamps.

The back of the speaker should now have the following:
amp audio input
amp audio output
power input
the old speaker input

Plug you bass into the amp input, a small patch cord from the audio out to the speaker in and the power to your extra car battery.

This is not a bad sounding setup, it is not a berg IP, but not bad at all. And it is very loud. Works great for IPOD as well.


PM me if you want more deets. I posted some pix on another portable amp thread here.

 

What a great idea for a protable amp; would think a motorcycle battery would make it protable without a car as well.

Wouldn't bring any decent gear to BM as I understand there can be crazy sand storms.

Would very much like to see pictures of naked hippy chicks; I beleive you owe it to your bass palying brothers as an eductaional experience; don't need to see any dudes though.

 

As someone whos been there 7 times and played there a few times I believe I can answer your questions. You can pm with specific questions/ number and Ill be glad to try and help.

 

This is the best battery powered portable "bass amp" that I know of, 100 watts, 10" speaker, will last for hours and hours...

Carvin S400D

 

Bass players don't go to burning man, that's for tambourine players...

 

That's the one I'd snag. The channel 1 input matches well with passive basses or guitars and the drivers match well with the power section.

 

battery powered bass amp + burning man =

Sun-burnt genitalia, if you're not careful.

 

You would need a battery- or generator-powered amp at Burning Man (along with a generator or some way to change or recharge the battery).

Your worst enemy will be the environment itself. The heat during the day can be extreme, but the playa dust is the worst part. It gets into everything that isn't very tightly sealed. You'll need a really good cover for when you're not playing. Compounding the dust problem is the occasional high winds or rain. I would recommend stashing your gear in your locked vehicle or other secure place when you're not going to be around; that way you can go out and enjoy things without worrying if someone's stealing or tampering with your stuff.

Burning Man can really be a blast if you're well prepared for it.

 

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