Me, too. It is my #1. The P next to it is a 2012 Select. Excellent P, but the SB-2 is just what I like. I like the extra pup, the light weight, and that #8 neck is the best playing neck I've ever had.
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Here's my usual rig, a G-K MB-500 into a single first gen Neo112 cab. For most gigs, it's able to handle anything my G&L's dish out, even the B string on the M-2500, and the rig's full-range clarity and deep lows allow everything to come through. The M-2500 sounds fantastic through this rig, with loads of growl. If I'll need to push it harder than usual, I'll use some compression.
I have a second Neo112 cab, which I rarely need, and a G-K 700RB-II head, which I've rarely used since getting the MB-500. For rehearsals and some smaller gigs, I've often used my Roland Cube Bass 100 combo.
Gadzooks! What is the name of that finish?
I mean, you had me at the black headstock, but when I scrolled down... whoa!
We use the same setup. I go with the 700rbII and a pair of the neo 1x12 cabs. Great sound. Handles the low B with no issues. And very portable. I'd like to try the mb heads but I've just read they don't have the same grunt that the rb heads do. What are your thoughts briefly. (I know this is a g&l bass thread)Here's my usual rig, a G-K MB-500 into a single first gen Neo112 cab. For most gigs, it's able to handle anything my G&L's dish out, even the B string on the M-2500, and the rig's full-range clarity and deep lows allow everything to come through. The M-2500 sounds fantastic through this rig, with loads of growl. If I'll need to push it harder than usual, I'll use some compression.
I have a second Neo112 cab, which I rarely need, and a G-K 700RB-II head, which I've rarely used since getting the MB-500. For rehearsals and some smaller gigs, I've often used my Roland Cube Bass 100 combo.
It's transparent black over flame maple, I think. It just happens to look really cool under the lights.
Thanks!
Posted this before but I use both a Warwick Quad VI and a Hartke LH500 through 2 Ashdown ABM410s. Great sound.
Were it not for the weight I would be. I love the sound. No SS can accurately duplicate it, but I'm old and can't haul the weight around.
Ashdown CTM300. I would totally rock a 100 watt tube head for smaller gigs at this point.
I jumped ship about 10 years ago and then jumped again when the class D and Neo cabs came out. I'll never go back to lugging all that back breaking, car upholstery ruining gear again. lol
My band carpools to gigs, so we end up stuffing all of our gear into two separate vehicles, and sometimes I'm stuck sitting in the front seat with my Mesa 400+ in my lap for about 30-45 minutes.
I'm really pleased with my choice to go tube. I also exercise regularly. And I used to do sound for bands, so I'm familiar with the concept of picking up heavy items and being careful with them when I put them down.
Good for you. Back in the day I gigged with a V4B head and an 8x10 fridge. When your 30 and in good shape, it is no problem, but at 74 and still in excellent shape for my age, it makes a big difference. Maybe in another 20-30 years you'll understand.
I'm a spry 46 years old right now. From talking to other old geezers, it seems like middle aged bass players like myself all gravitate back to tube at this age. I've always stayed away from the 8x10, but I do rock the 2x15 cab as much as possible.
I wish I could. I keep threatening to get a V4B with the 2x12 cab. but that cab alone weighs 66 lbs. I know that doesn't sound like much, but it is. My current is the Rumble 500 combo at 36 lbs. and a 2x10 extension at 39 lbs. That I can handle just fine.
Good for you. Back in the day I gigged with a V4B head and an 8x10 fridge. When your 30 and in good shape, it is no problem, but at 74 and still in excellent shape for my age, it makes a big difference. Maybe in another 20-30 years you'll understand.
Just get yourself a millennial bandmate.
Oh, hell no. I'd end up carrying his stuff, too.
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