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frenchman

Mar 18, 2012
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#1
Hey guys

typical newbie post but im in the process of making some purchases for my brothers rig and in need of assistance.

He currently is running an active BC Rich Virgo vintage Celtic through a Peavey MAX 115

i plan on getting him
- Korg dtr 1000 rack tuner
- Peavey ADI-Q Active Direct Interface with EQ mounted in a peavey DI Single Space Rack
- Samson Stage 55 Guitar System

mounted in a 6 ru SKB case to allow for future additions such as a furman power conditioner

bearing in mind the dude is 16...

MY QUESTION IS
will all of this run together smoothly??



LINKS TO PRODUCTS

BC Rich Virgo Vintage Celtic Bass
Virgo Vintage Celtic Bass Bass - B.C. Rich

Peavey MAX 115
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Stage 55 Guitar System
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Peavey ADI-Q Active Direct Interface with EQ
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Korg DTR 1000
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#2
Yes they will work together, however I'd suggest reconsidering what you buy him. Sounds like he is just starting out as a musician, yes? Not playing big gigs yet. So he does not need a wireless system, and he probably doesn't even need the DI box yet; and there's no point in buying a big rack just to hold a rackmount tuner.

Instead I'd suggest getting him a nice pedal tuner like the Korg Pitchblack, and if he needs a DI then get him a rugged box like the dbx DB10. These are simple, tough, useful tools that will serve him now as a beginner and later as a pro. If you want to get something more fancy or fun, then consider a bass overdrive or distortion pedal.

Hold off on getting a rack or anything in rackmount format until he starts seriously talking about buying a rackmount amp head.
 
#3
he is in the process of upgrading his head and new cab hence the room for more additions, not entriely a starting out musician he has been playing for 7/8 years and is in a band that is up until recently (due to a member departue) has been gigging pretty regularly and most venues has been di-ing 90 percent of the time anyway. but i shall certainly take all that into account not being a bassist myself lol. cheers man
 
#6
Stumbo said:
I'd ask him what he needs.
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totally did dude they were the 3 items he requested, without brand specifics. of course the fact that im buying them as gifts makes it a bit a tad to just ask him specifically. ive been working with a guitar tech at my local store and just came on here to do a double check and get some feedback.
 
#9
yeah he was running a pedal opperated one but had trouble with other band members knocking it round when they got really stuck into it on stage and figured he could put it potsitioned next to or infront of him amp but if he is going to that effort might aswell have a rack mounted one anyway as by the end of 2012 he will have upgraded to a new head and cab
 
#10
So then it sounds like you have picked out the right items; and again yes they will work together. The one thing I'd suggest is to NOT get the rack kit for the Peavey DI; but instead to get a generic rack shelf, and mount the DI next to the wireless unit on one shelf.
 
#12
In my mind the only reason for a rack mount tuner is if you have a poor instrument that drifts out of tune. I use a cheap Seiko hand held and use it at set up time to check my tuning. I do own two of the Korg DTR1000 units but neither is in use. Wireless units are handy, especially if you move around a lot, but when you have a battery go down in the middle of a set it's noisy to say the least! Mine doesn't get used. I find that the six U cases somewhat awkward to carry. I have a couple again not in use. The 4U size is more convenient to tote.
 
#14
I agree with BassmanPaul re: the tuner and instrument thing, but don't really see a reason to argue the point.

@ the OP, yeah that stuff would work fine together and are building blocks/add-on's to a big rack rig. And +1 to getting the wireless and DI in one space if you can.
 
#17
frenchman said:
Hey man, cheers for the tip any particular reason you would suggest going for a power strip instead? just for personal knowledge / future reference
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Because they are pretty much a racket. They dont really more than a power strip until you spend crazy amounts of money. There was a thread on the topic just a bit ago. If you want one plug to the wall get a rack mounted power strip, much cheaper.
 

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