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Health making me go even more ultralight

#21
idorky said:
can't go wrong with jorg :) but on the elf..... i think it's hit or miss, the elf missed on me twice, i had two (2) units and she was not ready for prime tyme, i was digging the sound, (gain on 2pm, vol on 12-1 pm, not really pushing her) but unfortunately, heating was the issue on both, first brand new unit, i tested out on a small venue show, middle of the first set, she'll cut about one measure, same with the second set... nicth gut... so back in box and replaced her with the big bang... problem solved,..... the second unit, she lasted through set three b4 taking a full measure rest on a ballad, also back in the box she goes and out the D800, problem solved... maybe for rehearsals she's adequate, but not for primetyme. and yes i paired the elf with jorg, hope my experience helps
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Duly noted, and thank you!
 
#24
A lot of times it's not just the weight but also how awkward something is to carry.

Have you considered a Phil Jones Bass Briefcase? 28 lbs, easy carry, super versatile, excellent DI out, can bypass the internal speakers and instead pump 100w into a 4 Ohm external cab if there's backline, etc. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

You're pushing it with just the internal speakers if you're playing with a drummer that's hitting hard, or competing against a loud/distorted guitarist, but for smaller rehearsals and gigs, casual volume pop, jazz, r&b, etc., home use or personal monitoring on smaller stages it's awesome.

The Bass Buddy may also be of some interest, as a practice tool or to pump into cabs at rehearsal spaces or backline. If you plug it into a cab it seems much louder than the specs suggest. I've often used one into a Schroeder 12+L as a practice rig or for low-volume work.

Good luck with your new setup & healing.
 
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#25
I know for a fact that the Audio Kinesis Hathor 1203 is totally gig-worth, even when it gets loud, and is 25lbs. I know that is your upper range, but there are zero sacrifices sonically on a gig. Plus the design is easy to lift/carry.

For carts, this is what I've used for years. It is expensive, but smaller/lighter than the other ones mentioned, will carry two Hathor cabs and all the rest of my stuff in one trip, and has held up over 700+ gigs:

https://www.amazon.com/Remin-Kart-A-Bag-Super-600-Steel/dp/B0015009RS
 
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Thanks everyone. I'm not really looking for more suggestions on other gear to use, as I already have the rig assembled (once the cab gets here). I posted more as a communal thing, to share and converse, not to ask for alternative solutions versus what I've already bought. I appreciate all the input though, and others who find this thread searching for lightweight help will benefit from all the suggestions, I'm sure.
 
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I believe TBer @kesslari uses a gizmo that suspends his bass from a mic stand(?). Looked very stable.

Maybe not carrying your bass during the gig will conserve some energy?

Glad you have a rig coming to fit your needs, let us know how it works out.
 
#33
tb4sbp said:
I know that there isn't much I can say that you haven't already tried. But your determination to stay playing is inspiring. I, as many others here, through injury or health/age experience the difficulty of moving gear. Which IMO bass gear is the heaviest next to a PA system. Luckily in the past decade or so this has been changing. Quality lightweight gear at decent pricing can be had. If I were my current age and back issues that I have today 25 years ago I would have had to throw in the towel. Keep up the good fight.

Thanks for reading
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Thank you so much for this post!
 
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Inara said:
Lol! The male members of my two bands have been sort of "de-facto roadies" for me for a bit now, and I've hated burdening them. Can't afford an actual roadie. :)
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Sounds like good guys who are glad to help out.
I'm sure it's not as much of a burden as it seems.

But I understand... Everyone likes to be able to schlep their own gear.
It's hard for us to have to rely on others, especially for things we used to be able to do ourselves.

Buy your band mates a burger or a get them a sixer or something occasionally as a way to say thanks.
You probably have that covered anyway.

Hope things will get better, and if not, at least I hope things don't get any worse.
 
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I wanted light, in a stage monitor-only gig situation, and opted for a PA, 1x10, Yamaha DBR-10. Not the best sound or anything, but 500 watts and 22 lbs, with carry handles on top and sides.
I have driven it to it's max with a loud drummer, but our normal stage volumes are far below what it can deliver.

That PA was a downsize from the QSC-K10, which weighed north of 35 lbs, the QSC sounds better, but weighs too much for my aging back.

I'm impressed you got to that weight with a 12".

I also downsized the pedal board to one pedal, the Zoom MS-60B, which fits in my bass case, along with DI and cables. So I carry the speaker, bass case, and a small duffle for the bass and music stand.

My case is also light, those fiberglass ones from GC, really light and decent, road-runner I think.

That's as lightweight as I could get.
 
#37
Inara said:
You mean like the one I've used for my gear for 20+ years? I'm fully aware of carts, and have two that I use regularly. Unfortunately it's past that point for me.
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How heavy is your twenty year old cart that you don't want to put your gear on it, doesn't rate a mention in the OP? Those collapsing thngs are the shizzle. Why wouldn't you take advantage of wheels to get from car to stage?
 

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