If its close to the door perhaps they don't want it and are hoping you move it out for them?
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Yeah, yeah... you’re right! Better get down there in a hurry!
And the lucky recipient of this wonderful (out the) “door” prize is... tom dicus. Congratulations tom!
Seems odd... 112 cabs seem to have been all the rage for quite some time now. However, I’m sure Fender does a much better job of tracking who’s buying what products and which products aren’t selling than I do
I really like my 200c. Once I hooked up my 115 extension cab, it was even better, much better. But, the 500 head is a tad more powerful. Yes, 300 watts at 4ohms, but to the ears, not much. It is also 100 dollars less than the 200 combo. Obviously sans the speaker. I'm told by my friend at Matanuska Music here in Alaska, that the 500 is the better choice for a band configuration than the combo because it has a slight edge on the 200c. If you get the 500, then a 410 and a 115 and don't like it, you can sell one or the other for darn near what you paid. They are very popular and sell fast. I like the 115's for sound more than anything but, they are half the weight of the 410 cabs also! At least it seems like it. This is something to keep in mind when you get old like me.
How much fiddling with presets do I need to do for a gig?
I'm a new bass player. In my first real band. First gig in 2 weeks. Just an outdoor show on a front porch. Rock cover band. Fleetwood Mac type stuff. Just bought the Rumble Stage 800. So if I use a preset like "Go Your Own Way" or "Fat Bassman", how much tweaking do I need to do to rise above the mix?
I tried researching a bit. The common advice seems to be to boost the mid and turn down the bass. I've messed with this during practice but I really don't know what I'm doing. So I'm wondering if those Fender presets are designed to sound good in a live gig or what?
I'm a new bass player. In my first real band. First gig in 2 weeks. Just an outdoor show on a front porch. Rock cover band. Fleetwood Mac type stuff. Just bought the Rumble Stage 800. So if I use a preset like "Go Your Own Way" or "Fat Bassman", how much tweaking do I need to do to rise above the mix?
I tried researching a bit. The common advice seems to be to boost the mid and turn down the bass. I've messed with this during practice but I really don't know what I'm doing. So I'm wondering if those Fender presets are designed to sound good in a live gig or what?
Practice at home will probably be quite different than rehearsal with your band, and then playing in a venue will be different still.
You will need to just adjust on the fly, but starting with those presets would be good, if you have the time.
If you're set on using the presets, you might consider getting the MGT-4 footswitch, which will allow you to switch w/o fiddling with the menu on the amp.
You will need to just adjust on the fly, but starting with those presets would be good, if you have the time.
If you're set on using the presets, you might consider getting the MGT-4 footswitch, which will allow you to switch w/o fiddling with the menu on the amp.
This is what I find gives me the perfect sound:
1967 Thunderbird into R200C over R112 
First, ^^^what KBD said^^^. Second,get a sound close to what you want, then, using yer longest cord, get out in front of it to hear what the audience is gonna hear. Also, try to angle the amp up toward yer ears. You'll find out that yer knees don't hear worth a hoot.
In my opinion, as a new bass player on their first gig, forget about your tone and focus on playing.
Pick a patch that you like and just forget about it until the end of the night, there will be plenty of time to tweak in the future as you learn what works best in each room etc. Maybe adjust a little if it sounds too boomy, but other than that, forget the mix and nail the notes
Part of the reason I haven't gotten a Rumble Studio yet is that I'm afraid I'll sit around fooling with the amp models & effects instead of actually playing. The joy of my Rumble 40 is that I can turn it on & just start playing. No waiting around for it to boot up.
That is an absolutely beautiful bass. On my list for years. I wish Fender made the 115 extension cab the same dimensions as the 200c! Very nice set up. Perfect with the Gibson.This is what I find gives me the perfect sound:View attachment 3165100 1967 Thunderbird into R200C over R112
+1. I get a sound at the beginning of the night, maybe adjust volume after the first 2 or 3 tunes, and that's it. Ya really won't have a lotta time to f---* with it between tunes(unless you wanna piss off yer bandmates).In my opinion, as a new bass player on their first gig, forget about your tone and focus on playing.
Pick a patch that you like and just forget about it until the end of the night, there will be plenty of time to tweak in the future as you learn what works best in each room etc. Maybe adjust a little if it sounds too boomy, but other than that, forget the mix and nail the notes
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Thanks. I've been the Tbird's caretaker since '72. It doesn't go out on gigs unless there's a Clear separation from the audience(guess how I reached that decision)
Hell Yeah!!This is what I find gives me the perfect sound:View attachment 3165100 1967 Thunderbird into R200C over R112
I've run my 500 head with a Bassman 410 and 115 together-very similar beasts probably, but only on outdoor gigs where PA support was not available. Church music and oldies mostly but awesome sound and volume.
(Please don't call the mixed driver police on me!
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