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#41
2005 Upton Hawkes w/Clef Rev Solo II and med. Superflexibles
Old Samson VLX wireless
EBS Microbass II (I double on electric and it helps a lot, plus it's got a great DI)
dbx 266 compressor
SWR SM-500
Tube Works 4 x 10"
 
#42
mpoppitt said:
-Shen SB-100
-Correlli E&A, HBSS D&G
-Rev Solo1 pu
-Boss PQ-3b parametric eq pedal

Because our group is mostly acoustic, and we don't have drums, I don't use an amp, and go straight into the PA.
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Hey, I've got a Shen SB-100. I'm currently renting it from The Loft in Columbus, but there's no question that I'm going to apply my rentals toward purchase of this baby.

It's a blonde, and it was love at first sight.

It works really well for bluegrass. I haven't used a pickup yet, but I guess a nice Fishman will do the job when I'm ready.
 
#43
four2oh said:
My bluegrass rig consists of:

Two-string Washtub by Cabletubbass.com (using a seymour-duncan pickup from a Musicman Stingray)

GoldTone Bass Banjo (fishman pickup)

Tech21 SansAmp -> Aphex Bass Xciter -> House PA
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Dude!

I've got a Gold Tone White Ladye with a factory-installed pickup. Believe it or not, my Deering Goodtime openback sounds way better when used with an acoustic amp. The Gold Tone sounds tinny when amplified, and the Deering rocks.

But played acoustically, the Gold Tone has a very nice sound, so I just play it that way and plug in the Deering when amplification is called for.

I'm continually amazed at the value for the money you get in a Deering banjo.......
 
#45
GW in Ohio said:
Hey, I've got a Shen SB-100. It's a blonde, and it was love at first sight.
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If it's a blonde, than I believe you have what they call a SB-90. If the sticker inside says 100, than you have one of the first few blonde Shens produced. Post a pic, I havn't seen one in person yet.

Stay away from the Fishman BP-100, I have never heard one sound good. Get a Rev Solo, or Underwood.
 
#46
mpoppitt said:
If it's a blonde, than I believe you have what they call a SB-90. If the sticker inside says 100, than you have one of the first few blonde Shens produced. Post a pic, I havn't seen one in person yet.

Stay away from the Fishman BP-100, I have never heard one sound good. Get a Rev Solo, or Underwood.
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It is an SB-100 and it's a gorgeous blonde, and GW's in love.

I'll post a pic when I get a chance.
 
#49
Amp

Ampeg SVT AV - This is the silver 'vintage' looking SVT Anniversary issue that they made in 06' which is virtually the same as the SVT CL. Tone for days. I played GK's for a long time but even with the Sans Amp Bass Driver D.I., I couldn't quite get that organic warmth. Not to mention that all tube heads tend to have a natural compression to them and tend to smooth and even things out where as with the GK, you hear everything..Also, my musical and stylistic approach 'matured' if you will and Ampeg was the only answer. Not to mention I have almost always recorded with SVT classic heads. To me there are 2 bass heads. The Ampeg SVT Classic and the GK 1001Rb or 800 RB. All the rest just kind of bum me out. Although I do like some Ashdowns that I have heard.

Cab(s)

70's Vintage SVT 810. Rare model, lighter than some, made with the two swivel handles on the back.

also, for portability etc. I run through a Fender 115 Pro. Just a single 15" that sounds amazing powered by the SVT. 15's have a fatness that I can't get with 10's.

Pedals

Sansamp Bass Driver D.I., Boss Bass Chorus, Boss Bass EQ, Electro Harmonix (Russian) Big Muff Pi.

Basses

Mid 90's Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray 4

Early model Music Man Sterling 4

GMP Custom Telebass
 
#52
This is my current equipment

1. urb:
Engelhardt Swingmaster ES9 - Pirastro Oliv E/A and LaBella Golden Tone D/G - Aubert quality bridge - Planet Wing pickup

2. urb:
Hungarian luthier made full carved urb - Clef guts - Despiau quality bridge - Planet Wing pickup

amp:
Mesa Boogie Walkabout

speakers:
Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 2x10
Mesa Boogie Powerhouse 1x15

other stuff:
D-TAR Solstice blender - Boss TU-2 tuner
 
#53
My rig contains several different pieces...my first and foremost is:

Doghouse #1. King Jimbo Wallace prototype w/metal flake flames...used by Jimbo in the Reverend Horton Heat! K&K Rockabilly slap w/K&K Preamp & Innovation Silver Slaps.

Doghouse #2. King Slapking Blonde w/black trim K&K Rockabilly slap w/K&K preamp & Innovation Silver Slaps.

Electric #1. 1974 Fender Jazz Sunburst w/pearl blocks and rosewood f/b w/ohsc

Electric #2. Fender Squire Jaco fretless.

Amp #1. Ampeg B-15R Portaflex Reissue

Amp #2. Ampeg 1974-5 V-4B head and Ampeg reissue Anniv 6x10 cab

Amp #3. Phil Jones Bass Six Pack combo. 500watts driving 6 x 5" speakers! Simply amazing tone!

www.tremorsrockabilly.com
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#54
This is What I am currently using:

1. urb:
1923 Wilfer Bass- Obligatos- Tobias Festl Handmade bridge -
K&K golden trinity mic w/bass max pickup

2. urb:
Upton Hybrid Bass - Flex 92's- Full circle Pickup

3.Bows:
a. Pfretschner French Bow W/White Hair

b. Carbow Carbon Graphite French bow W/Black Hair

c. Unstamped Pernambuco french bow (backup bow)

4. EUB: Bill Merchant vertical bass w/ corelli mediums

5. Amps:
Walter Woods ca. '91
Acoustic Image Focus
Coda2R Combo amp

speakers:
EA Wizzy 12
EA CXL 12

Electric Basses:

1968 Fender P
1996 Carvin Anniversary issue (for sale)
My homemade custom bass

other stuff:
Boss Dr. Beat metronome/tuner

Oh, BTW, although I occasionally do a Bluegrass gig, it's not my main thing. I just like the equipment that I have.:p
 
#55
I know its late, but I think I'll give this a go.

1950 Kay C1 W/Underwood and Thomastik steels
2007 Upton Hawkes Lam w/Rev solo II and UB blacks, Wittner composite tailpiece & cable.
95 Fender Jazz (Amer.)
92 Ibanez SR405
SWR SM400s
Hartke Transporter 410
Crate 410 (box loaded with Ampeg fridge cones)
Peavy BW115

I don't play any one style, so depending on the gig I use a different rig.
 
#56
I've bout got my rig nailed down to where it doesn't change every gig :D

Bass 1: 2007 Blond Engelhardt gamba swingmaster EG9
cleff guts
K&K RAB+ PU

Bass 2: 2003 Blond Engelhardt Swingmaster ES9
Innovation Super Silver slap E + A
Gut string D + G
K&K RAB+ PU
(Usually use this bass acoustically)


Samson Airline Bass Wireless
Markbass LM2
Avatar Neo 2x12 blond

Pitch Pocket HST clip on tuner (this thing works INCREDIBLY well on double bass)
 
#59
BASS- Engle ES1 factory 2nd , cus there's no curly grain on the back, picked it up at the factory , there is no badge inside, but i have paperwerk....
AMP- Ashdowm Mag600h and an avatar neo 4x10.
PU-Ryan Hurley "Rocker" in the treble wing
MISC-fishman platinum pro EQ/DI/hi pass filter, Boss TU2
LEFT HAND TECHNIQUE-poor;)
 

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