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Lightweight bass combo for oldman!!
- Thread starter Maron6168
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On GR Bass website, I see this for "Stores + UK" (but he can send an email to [email protected] anyway):
Distributor:
First Line Distribution
Daintons Business Park, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, TQ12 6RG
+44 (0)1626 832410
+44 (0) 7894 747049
[email protected]
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Store:
Bass Direct Ltd
Unit 12 Rigby Close
Heathcote Industrial Estate
Warwick CV34 6TH
Tel: 01926 886433
[email protected]
Bass Direct seems to have the combo AT Cube 500 in stock (that's lucky):
GRBass AT Cube 500 - Bass Direct
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/genz-benz-shuttle-3-0-8t-combo.1624542/
Yes, I know, you aren't in the US...
But these are easily among the best little and light combos ever made.
Look for these, the 10" one, or as mentioned earlier the 12" one with the 6.0 amp. They DO turn up now and again.
Yes, I know, you aren't in the US...
But these are easily among the best little and light combos ever made.
Look for these, the 10" one, or as mentioned earlier the 12" one with the 6.0 amp. They DO turn up now and again.
Traynor makes three small block combos - SB110, SB112 and SB115. I've used the Rumbles and even some small Markbass combos, but I have been really impressed with my SB112 (200w at 4 ohms) and use it every chance I get so I don't have to take my SWR out unless its a really big or outdoor gig.
Hand carry in one trip rig. Sewt up in less than two minutes, tear down less than one minute:
This would have been my recommendation but you beat me to it. I've got the 6.2 with the 12t cab and it's such a great little amp. Older now, but punches way above it's weight in sound and features for the $$$(or £££ in your case), and you can find lots of support from other talkbass users here(looking at you Agedhorse).
AND Agedhorse has done factory updates and replaced components on both of mine this year ...I highly recommend that as well!!!!
I have experience with Rumble V3 and Markbass 121p. Any of the Rumbles above 100 watts are very good all-around combos. I recommend getting the highest-powered one you can afford.
I totally DIS-recommend the Markbass 121 P. It's very midrange-centered and in my view sounds like garbage. The band asked me to bring another amp. And that was using TWO cabs.
Agree with the recommendation for thinking about the modular layout of a separate class-D head and portable cab. I certainly haven't used too many combos in my day, but I've never been too big on having everything in one box. That's just me.
I have two small heads - GK MB 500 and a Genz-Benz Shuttle 6.0 - that can both go into one backpack (easy to have a backup along for the ride). And I play through a pair of 2x10 cabs. These are entirely manageable for me at age 57 and I don't have any need for a smaller single cab for some settings these days. One 2x10 is fine for quiet practice at home and also for playing at some smaller venues.
I'm sure that if I were to go shopping for better portability in something at least as potent as the cabs I use now, I'd want to look into a cab from Barefaced Audio.
I have two small heads - GK MB 500 and a Genz-Benz Shuttle 6.0 - that can both go into one backpack (easy to have a backup along for the ride). And I play through a pair of 2x10 cabs. These are entirely manageable for me at age 57 and I don't have any need for a smaller single cab for some settings these days. One 2x10 is fine for quiet practice at home and also for playing at some smaller venues.
I'm sure that if I were to go shopping for better portability in something at least as potent as the cabs I use now, I'd want to look into a cab from Barefaced Audio.
old man at 62? come on,,,,'don't let the old man in'
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Sorry I can offer no recommendations; would like a better, more lightweight amp myself, but can’t swing it financially.
Sorry I can offer no recommendations; would like a better, more lightweight amp myself, but can’t swing it financially.
I am 69, and use a separate amp and speakers. Amp is TC BQ500 and Phil Jones C2. The advantage to not going combo is that I also use Phil Jones C4 in lieu of the C2.
The C2 is about 7kg and the amp is about 3 kg.
The C2 is about 7kg and the amp is about 3 kg.
I'm 65 and wanted light weight too, but have not been a fan of combos. I use this setup. Very loud, light and modular.
I have the Rumble 200 w. 15 in speaker. It's a great bass but slightly large for the forum I use it at. Hard to carry in. I think about 30 lbs. I am older but can handle it.
