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GBE 600/GB Neox212 practice Reggae Rig?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by dubstylee, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. Jun 23, 2008 #1
    dubstylee

    dubstylee

    Feb 9, 2007
    Would anyone recommend this setup for me to use as a practice rig/small to medium gig for my reggae band?

    I've used one before, it seems to thump pretty hard, anyone use this setup for that style?

    Thanks for the input! :)
     
  2. Jun 23, 2008 #2
    Lia_G

    Lia_G

    Oct 27, 2005
    I haven't used that setup in a dedicated reggae band, but I have used it for a sort of mixed band that did a few reggae tunes. I really like the GBE600's footswitchable and knob-controllable low boost for stuff like this. Like I said, I'm not a reggae expert, but it gives you the ability to dial in some good ultra-low dub tones. The 212 won't thump like an 18, but with the head's abilities to dial in some dub, imho, you'll be fine.

    Cheers
     
  3. Jun 23, 2008 #3
    mettec

    mettec

    Aug 22, 2005
    Minneapolis
    I have actually used a GBE600 with my Neox212 and it rumbled. I could literally make things fall off walls with this setup and not even have the volume 1/2 way. I sold my GBE600 for a Shuttle 6.0 and it still gives me thunderous lowend without being muddy. Just clean sound. I would think that it will work fine for Reggae as a practice or live setup.

    I would assume you would be playing a P-bass or something with passive electronics just to get that full sound with little high end.
     
  4. Jun 24, 2008 #4
    dubstylee

    dubstylee

    Feb 9, 2007
    Yes, you hit the nail on the head there mattec. I'm using a passive P and a passive J. It all depends on what day of the week it is.

    You know how it goes, I love both basses, always playing one or the other. But, yeah thanks for your input, as I feel this setup is pretty universal.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2008 #5
    Billy-Bob

    Billy-Bob

    Nov 4, 2005
    So Cal
    Practice rig? This is a serious gigging rig, will blow you out of your socks and crack the slab in your apartment. I've played outdoors with this set up many times--no complaints. I'd sure give it a try...

    Billy-Bob