Lightweight rig recommendations

[val9]

So I'm thinking of reconfiguring my rig before I resume (hopefully!) gigging. Over the years I have downsized (can't believe I used to gig with a stack with a 1x15 and 4x10; that rig was taller than me!) The rig I've been playing with in my rock band consists of a GK MB Fusion 800 amp and a Schroeder 210PL. This setup sounds great, and is plenty loud for the bars/clubs where we play. However, while the Schroeder cab is reasonably sized, at 36 lbs it's still a struggle for me to get it up/down stairs (I live on the 2nd floor.) I'm thinking two small cabs is the way to go. The GK head puts out 800W at 4 ohms, so two 400W 8 ohm cabs should be perfectly balanced. I already have one Markbass NY121 (400W 8 ohm) that I use for smaller gigs with a Little Mark II head. I could just get a second NY121 and run them both with the GK. I was also thinking about the Phil Jones C4; I wondering how that would sound combined with a 1x12 cab?
Any other suggestions?

 

[StraightSix]

If you like the sound of the NY121 try adding a second one. Combining different cabs is a crapshoot - it could sound good but it may not.
If you have the chance to try your NY121 with another 121 and then compare it combined with a C4 you may be able to make a more considered choice.

 

[selowitch]

For something radically lightweight, you could look in the new GRBass featherweight carbon fiber cabinets from Sonata Marketing. They aren't cheap, but a 2 x 8" weighing just 18 lbs. is pretty hard to ignore.

 

[jeff7bass]

Revsound got you covered. The RS-110 is only 21 pounds. The RS110T (with tweeter) is only 24 pounds. They handle 200w RMS, 400w peak. IMO, you really don't need a tweeter with these, they'll have plenty of clarity without them. Build quality is superb and they look great with custom covers.
RS110 Bass Cabinet | RevSound (myshopify.com)

 

[el murdoque]

check out barefaced cabinets. The Super Midget with cloth grille is 21lbs and the one10 is 15lbs.
The Super Midget is easily louder than any 210 cab I've ever played and I even did rock gigs with it.

 

[MrLenny1]

Go with 2 1x12's.
GK Neo 12 is 26 lbs IIRC.

 

[pingvuiini]

My current rig:

GR Bass 212 slim
Quilter BB800
Ken Bebensee Semi-hollow uke bass

Total rig weight: 39.6 lbs.

I had rehearsal a few days ago and had packed everything up on my rock cart. When I got to the studio I ended up ditching the cart and carrying everything in one load, it was all so freakishly light.

It was a blast to finally play this rig at full blast. My guitar player kept commenting how diamond clear the sound was but with lots of beefy bottom end too, which I concur. No farting out on the low notes, although a few times I accidentally touched the piezo bridge which really makes a huge thump come out of the speakers. Gotta watch that. But overall its much nicer sounding than the crusty olde Peavey and rattling 4x12 cabinet (see photo) that I usually have to play through over there, and definitely more light and compact.

The ultra simple tone controls of the BB800 make it fast and easy to dial in a sound, and the small form factor and light weight make it less tipsy than larger heavier heads. Though I did experience a bit of head creep at such high volumes. Nothing a towel or shelf liner can't remedy.

 

[chris_b]

. . . . . . Any other suggestions?

I went lightweight 5 years ago and am still using the same rig. It's a keeper. I have an Aguilar AG700 and a Barefaced Super Compact. At 21lbs the SC is loud, light and (as long as your amp sounds good), has a great tone. For very loud gigs I either add another SC or a Super Midget. One SC is as loud as both of my previous 112's. It's a great 1 cab solution.

 

[CallMeAl]

I run the Markbass CMD 12 with a NY 12 and I just love that rig. There's also a guy in town that runs 2 NY 12s with a GK MB 500. I've used it a couple times- little bright for my taste (though I had very little time to play with settings) but I'll say he loves it and it sounds great from the audience when he plays it!

 

[yodedude2]

If you like the sound of the NY121 try adding a second one. ...

seconded.

 

[MaxSpinrun]

 

[EdPolo]

Hi,

My name is Ed, long time lurker first time poster and these are my 2 cents.
I'm preaching Geddy Lee concept.

This is my gig rig:

• Preamp - Two Notes Le Bass preamp (Invalid Link Removed)
• Speaker - Mackie Thump 12 (Thump Series) I'm using it either as amp or personal monitor (if PA is available, I'm going directly).
• Pedals - tuners mandatory, other optional

I can easily use public transportation to get to and from gigs.

Cheers,
Ed

 

[MaxSpinrun]

This is my rig, with 2 of these cabs, more than enough for most situations. Cab weighs 38 pounds, easy to move.

 

[Eddie LeBlanc]

Berg........ period

 

[jthisdell]

I'm a huge Berg fan but my CN210 is only a couple of pounds less that the Schroeder. No experience with a Schroeder but the Berg is well balanced and easy to carry. I also have a Barefaced One10 which is only 17 pounds. Two them is equivalent to the Schroeder but gives the option of two trips. So I'm not seeing an easy answer here.

 

[bherman]

So much of the solution comes down to budget. If you have the $$, you cant do better than 2 small, super high-quality cabs that each weigh less than 20 lbs (think Barefaced, RevSound, etc). Personally, I have two different cabs - a RevSound 210 (29 lbs, easy carry) that can handle any size gig - its plenty loud for anything! I also have a Genzler 10-2 array cabinet that handles small to medium size gigs, and at just over 20 lbs is a super-easy carry. If I had unlimited $$, I'd get a second Genzler cabs for the larger gigs. But these small "super" cabs are pricey.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

So I'm thinking of reconfiguring my rig before I resume (hopefully!) gigging. Over the years I have downsized (can't believe I used to gig with a stack with a 1x15 and 4x10; that rig was taller than me!) The rig I've been playing with in my rock band consists of a GK MB Fusion 800 amp and a Schroeder 210PL. This setup sounds great, and is plenty loud for the bars/clubs where we play. However, while the Schroeder cab is reasonably sized, at 36 lbs it's still a struggle for me to get it up/down stairs (I live on the 2nd floor.) I'm thinking two small cabs is the way to go. The GK head puts out 800W at 4 ohms, so two 400W 8 ohm cabs should be perfectly balanced. I already have one Markbass NY121 (400W 8 ohm) that I use for smaller gigs with a Little Mark II head. I could just get a second NY121 and run them both with the GK. I was also thinking about the Phil Jones C4; I wondering how that would sound combined with a 1x12 cab?
Any other suggestions?

Phil Jones cabs would probably be the best sounding, ergonomical solution. But, subways are very light and great too. Also, Ampeg's got a new line of rocket bass combos out that look very promising.

 

[REV]

Check out the Euphonic Audio Wizzy 12 or the Wizzy 10. Great sound and super lightweight.

 

[juancaminos]

My current rig:

GR Bass 212 slim
Quilter BB800
Ken Bebensee Semi-hollow uke bass

Total rig weight: 39.6 lbs.

I had rehearsal a few days ago and had packed everything up on my rock cart. When I got to the studio I ended up ditching the cart and carrying everything in one load, it was all so freakishly light.

It was a blast to finally play this rig at full blast. My guitar player kept commenting how diamond clear the sound was but with lots of beefy bottom end too, which I concur. No farting out on the low notes, although a few times I accidentally touched the piezo bridge which really makes a huge thump come out of the speakers. Gotta watch that. But overall its much nicer sounding than the crusty olde Peavey and rattling 4x12 cabinet (see photo) that I usually have to play through over there, and definitely more light and compact.

The ultra simple tone controls of the BB800 make it fast and easy to dial in a sound, and the small form factor and light weight make it less tipsy than larger heavier heads. Though I did experience a bit of head creep at such high volumes. Nothing a towel or shelf liner can't remedy.
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[Frank Miller]

Euphonic Audio rig in a backpack. Carry your electric bass in one hand and your upright in the other. The amp and speaker (which, combined, weigh a bit over 20 pounds) on your back.