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Mini Rigs of Doom Four
- Thread starter Chef
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Well, I finally got my new TH500 out to play with the band today. Just used my almost 20 year old SWR Monitor 12 wedge today, but have a DeCuir (DC) 12" cab (no tweeter) that I can pair with it.
Head - 4 pounds
SWR cab - 33 pounds
DC - about 30 pounds
The brackets I built really work well for keeping the head on the cab. And, it removed by just unscrewing the knurled knobs.
Today carried my bass on my back, the head and chords in a bag from my shoulder, and carried the SWR in one hand. This was much easier than schlepping my 90 lb GK 210 combo.
Wounding it it's worth swapping out the driver in the SWR for a new HO. Would probably only save 4-6 lbs.
Head - 4 pounds
SWR cab - 33 pounds
DC - about 30 pounds
The brackets I built really work well for keeping the head on the cab. And, it removed by just unscrewing the knurled knobs.
Today carried my bass on my back, the head and chords in a bag from my shoulder, and carried the SWR in one hand. This was much easier than schlepping my 90 lb GK 210 combo.
Wounding it it's worth swapping out the driver in the SWR for a new HO. Would probably only save 4-6 lbs.
Here's my mini rig at a gig Sat night with my White Hyundai Veloster Turbo in the background. Very easy in and out.
What kind of bass is that?
Exploiter8
Demons run when a good man goes to war
Here's my mini rig at a gig Sat night with my White Hyundai Veloster Turbo in the background. Very easy in and out.
Are you parked in a handicapped spot? It looks to be a van accessible type. I can't make out your plate or see a placard which is why I ask.
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Here's my mini rig at a gig Sat night with my White Hyundai Veloster Turbo in the background. Very easy in and out.
Nice!
Oh, and I get my Veloster Turbo next week.
Nice!
Oh, and I get my Veloster Turbo next week.
Awesome you'll love it. What color are you getting ?
BTW, find that the Hartke 2X10XL mates up very well with a "rounder" cab like 15" or 12". Almost too harsh on its own, but one heckuva supporting player. I'm no pro, but I like to keep my bass rigs ON THE GROUND to move those 20-100Hz vibes better.
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Epifani ps400 and a Schroeder 1210... I've used it at large outdoor gigs and little cafes and it sounds great at any volume!
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By the way, the Veloster has gobs of room and is not just for mini rigs. If y'all will excuse me going a bit off topic, check out how much room is available in the Veloster Turbo:
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That's a Fender 6x10, with a Super Bassman head in front of it. I could have easily fit an 8x10 (and then put the head in the front seat). I also have two basses (could have fit more), a GRAMMA pad, stands, wireless, camera bag, backup head (Markbass Big Bang) and more, and I still had room for a passenger!
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Koichi Tsuchida said:
Sweet rig!!! Those acoustic art cabs are unreal, been wanting one forever!
