Go big or go home

[lucas303]

It's still nothing like being there feeling it.

There really is nothing like standing at the edge of the stage on Al's side and experiencing his rig in person.

 

[basscooker]

Eq pedal, through the preamp, into slave. 300 watt, 8x10. No stand required less than 1 sqft. each. They weigh in around 70lbs but are pretty manageable. Each one has served on its own at seperate locations. This is the biggest I can go; well, without just slaving other rigs into the din.

 

[CosmicRay]

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I mean, if it's not 35' tall is it really "big"

Here's the full size version....

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

I love my SVT/ 810 and I don’t want to go home.

 

[tshapiro]

I have both large and small rigs - depends on the gig. But ultimately, there's no replacement for displacement.

Nice setup man

 

[blowinblue]

I'm all in on this thread.

M. M.

 

[DeepFriedBass]

Nobody In the audience can tell the difference between the best tone and pretty good tone.

I'm all in on this thread.

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M. M.

Nice doorstop

 

[diegom]

Maybe I have...

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Rare that I get the opportunity to turn it up that loud, like never on a gig, but if you stand close enough to it and turn up the lows loud enough, it'll flap the pants.

All that... AND the SVT DI! WOW!!! Love the rig!

 

[SimonSays32]

I'm all in on this thread.

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M. M.

I have a Fender Frontman 25b that I use both for bass and guitar in the studio. I love the sound of it!

 

[JimmyM]

All that... AND the SVT DI! WOW!!! Love the rig!

Ya, I was only borrowing the SVT-DI, though. Dino and I swapped DI's last year because he'd never heard the REDDI and I never heard the SVT-DI, and we came to the conclusion that we love them both. Slightly different, but both are pretty excellent.

 

[Rip Van Dan]

...good for you... check back in when you're in your 70s...

I am 69 now and here's my big rig:

The DNS-410 is really all I need indoors, outdoors, or at outdoor Festivals. But it's nice to have the big guns if I need (or more likely want) to use them:

Of course, most of the places I play can be covered with this just fine. Has the same sound characteristics as my DNS-410 but in a smaller package that's not quite as loud. It's still capable of a max SPL of 134db though:

 

[Arthur U. Poon]

I am 69 now and here's my big rig:
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The DNS-410 is really all I need indoors, outdoors, or at outdoor Festivals. But it's nice to have the big guns if I need (or more likely want) to use them:

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Of course, most of the places I play can be covered with this just fine. Has the same sound characteristics as my DNS-410 but in a smaller package that's not quite as loud. It's still capable of a max SPL of 134db though:
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Awesome setup, Sir!

 

[chadds]

If we're going to be honest, you just can't beat not 1, not 2, but count them, 3 Maytags pumping Geddy's rippin' bass lines

Which wash cycle is best for Metal?

 

[TuneIn]

With the growing number of threads directed towards going direct and lightweight amps I think it’s about time for a thread which brings us back to some punch-you-in-the-chest reality and why some of us will never let go of the heavy iron.

So why full-sized stage amps when running into a FOH system can get you just as loud? In my opinion, the answer to this question is what separates the boys from the men with regards to your sound. Somewhere along the way, the lure of minimalist setups has fooled guitarist and bassists into giving up their beloved stage possessions… namely their amplifiers. In some cases, giving them up totally, and in others trading them for stage monitor versions of their amplifiers. This was done under the thought that ‘it sounds just as good out front’. Well guess what? No, no it doesn’t. It doesn’t in a small bar, and it doesn’t in a concert venue. And, your live playing might take a dive as well. First off, just like cymbals and snare drums real amplifiers reverberate off the walls and ceiling – even in large venues. These reflections come at you in a multi-directional fashion and carry not only realistic characteristics of the amp but also the ‘color’ of the venue which you are playing in. And, it sounds awesome! This akin to a real band vs. a DJ or band in a box. Sound which is originated or largely amplified by the FOH is generally coming from isolated points left and right. And, this is done without the benefit of studio processing where mic placement, reverb, delay and compression have been strategically used to give the illusion of reality. Combine the sound projection coming from a glorified stereo with a flat mix and you are no aural competition for the real deal. Most people may not be able to put their finger on it, but they can tell the sound is kind of… meh, lacking excitement. Well, how about full-sized ‘light weight’ amps? I’m sorry to say, but there is a certain ‘heft’ to the sound of the old school gear. For many reasons it’s the heavy components in transformers, speakers, and cabinets that just can’t be beat when you want the best sound without compromise. In the end, I am certainly not telling anyone what gear you should use – use whatever makes you happy. But, if you’d like some straight talk on how to go directly to some world class sound, go for classic gear. Gear that is sized right for your stage and venue when using the FOH for reinforcement – not your primary sound source. Lean towards tube or solid-state amps with reputations of being work horses. You don’t need to over do it with speaker cabinets, but, bring enough so that your cabinets have plenty of head room to support your sound. There’s a reason why so many touring bass players use 2 4x10’s or an 8x10. Do you need that? No. Will it give you amazing authority, touch sensitivity and headroom? Absolutely. Gear that is undersized takes away your feel. Again, none of this is necessary. But if you’ve reached the point where you and your band just need a great sound than hopefully this helps you find your way. Lastly, while hefty amps and speaker cabinets do play and sound great in all sized venues, they can ruin your hearing and give you tinnitus. This is some serious stuff my brothers. Regardless of your amp size, you should have controlled stage volume and use in ears. Rock on!

Meh

 

[DeepFriedBass]

Which wash cycle is best for Metal?

I was cracking up by the end of this heavy metal exhibit

 

[Fishheadjoe]

As a dad band member and a band that only runs vox through the speakers on sticks, I have to carry the room. Yah, it's big, it's heavy and it has a volume knob!
The 6x10 is so much easier for me to move than the 4x10 it replaced. My hand cart means that I only have to lift the head from my truck to the cart. My HPF means I can control the boom with the twist of a knob and my bandmates just look over and smile. If only my playing justified this gear! LOL Muffin top for the win!
Fishheadjoe

 

[tshapiro]

As a dad band member and a band that only runs vox through the speakers on sticks, I have to carry the room. Yah, it's big, it's heavy and it has a volume knob!
The 6x10 is so much easier for me to move than the 4x10 it replaced. My hand cart means that I only have to lift the head from my truck to the cart. My HPF means I can control the boom with the twist of a knob and my bandmates just look over and smile. If only my playing justified this gear! LOL Muffin top for the win!
Fishheadjoe
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That’s what I’m talking about!

 

[RoketRdr]

I was cracking up by the end of this heavy metal exhibit

Friggin awesome!!! =) For some reason it reminded me of that old anti-drug commercial from the late 70's early 80's. "This is your brain. This is your brain on metal. Any questions?"

 

[RoketRdr]

As a dad band member and a band that only runs vox through the speakers on sticks, I have to carry the room. Yah, it's big, it's heavy and it has a volume knob!
The 6x10 is so much easier for me to move than the 4x10 it replaced. My hand cart means that I only have to lift the head from my truck to the cart. My HPF means I can control the boom with the twist of a knob and my bandmates just look over and smile. If only my playing justified this gear! LOL Muffin top for the win!
Fishheadjoe
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Perfect!!! Now just add a LPF and you're good to go for just about any venue.

 

[tshapiro]

Nobody In the audience can tell the difference between the best tone and pretty good tone.





Nice doorstop

Here’s where I have to respectfully disagree. The average listener may not be able to tell you the components of good from bad tone, but, they certainly appreciate good tone.

Early in my guitar playing career I had about 15 buffered pedals on my board. The life had been sucked out if my tone before it got to my amp. My girl friend and I saw a band where the guitarist ran a Tele into a TS9 and into a Fender Deluxe - and he rocked. With true innocence my girl friend asked “How can he can he sound so good with just the one pedal?” It was a Eurika moment for me.