I have a pedalboard that goes to FOH via XLR and IEM. I feel like I'm lacking a bit of feel on stage, and I've been thinking about getting a combo amp to use as backline. I'm quite happy with the sound I get from my pedalboard, so I want the combo to reproduce as closely as possible the same tone I'm sending to FOH. Is there anything I should be aware of before I buy a combo? I assume I don’t need an amp that colors the sound too much, since I’m satisfied with the sound I get from the pedalboard. But I miss feeling the sound physically.. We play mostly at small venues, app. 100-200 audience..
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Combo for backline
- Thread starter Erlend Alvheim
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If you want to feel the sound, consider a tactile transducer, such as:
Feel Your Bass Anywhere — BackBeat G2 Tactile Transducer
BackBeat G2 is a wearable tactile transducer for bass players. Feel every note through your body on silent stages and IEM rigs. $399, ships from USA.
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AFAIK @Zbysek has both.
If you want to feel the sound, consider a tactile transducer, such as:
Feel Your Bass Anywhere — BackBeat G2 Tactile Transducer
BackBeat G2 is a wearable tactile transducer for bass players. Feel every note through your body on silent stages and IEM rigs. $399, ships from USA.BassBoards | EICH Amplification
AFAIK @Zbysek has both.
I do
If your pedalboard has a preamp with enough juice to drive a power amp, then get a combo amp with an effects loop so you can bypass its pre and go right into the power section. That’ll be one less thing between you and the sound you’re sending FOH.
That's interesting. Most people start with a bass amp and later in life they go the whole wireless to front of house and in ear monitors. Then they need their in ears to sound the same as the amp. You're the other way around. I love the direct sound of my bass but I know it will sound different on different amps and sound systems. An amp would need to be tweaked for the venue. That's the purpose of amps. To make your bass sound good in the room.
If I was going to add a combo for your application I’d go for a small class D, something like an Elf C110 (only 18 pounds!). Leave it on the floor if you want to feel it.
