Mini Rigs of Doom Four

[MyMusic]

The amp and preamp fit perfectly into a very cool hard sided soft notebook sized case I found.

That is one sweet setup.

 

[tabdog]

My $100 Mini Rig of Doom,

Tabdog

 

[Chef]

This is cool!

The amp and preamp fit perfectly into a very cool hard sided soft notebook sized case I found.

 

[anton72]

My mini rig of DooM

 

[slaerts]

I don't think I've posted this here. EA i-amp Doubler with mojo sonic 1x10 and barefaced midget 1x12.

 

[mysteryclock]

Questions for the thread...I'm moving away from recently having big cabs (dual 4x10s - now gone) and carting around a full rack with a really, really powerful amp (QSC PLX 3402). In the past I've hauled around even bigger stuff (dual SWR Triads, SVTs, etc.), so the concept of a mini-rig that can get it done in most real-world situations has growing appeal the older I get. I'd like something that's modular - say a primary cab + extension, but also something I can also grow horizontally a bit if I'm playing against soon-to-be-deaf guitarists.

I've been investigating smaller, full-range cabs as an option, but then stumbled across the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]. 12/6.5/1 on top, 15 beneath, with a built-in amp for the whole thing. So I could load in amp/cabs, Zoom B3 as a total effects setup and basses in one trip....amazing concept. AND, at that price, I could have a whole another MB1215 in the car in case things look like their going to get out of hand, and just run L/R out of the Zoom into those and have a stereo, full-range rig that actually should (theoretically) move quite a bit of air.

Honestly, the only thing I'm having a hard time coming to grips with is the whole "not at ear-level" thing with smaller rigs. Does anyone find that problematic, or use amp stands to get cabs up off the floor a bit?

Thoughts? Do you think a double-tiny stack setup like this could keep up with most gigs you'd be playing? I'd just hate to commit to this approach, sell off the QSC and find myself lacking in power down the road......

 

[ddhm]

I'm not certain if this qualifies as a M.R.o.D. but it's under 70 pounds and I can get it inside in one trip with my bass on my back.Invalid Link Removed

I've added a unhoused and re-mounted TU-2 in the little hole off to the left of the amp.

 

[tbirdsp]

I posted earlier in this thread with a SWR Workingman's 10 and also a MB200 with a Hartke 210 XL. I sold the SWR and the 210XL. still have the MB200. Got a 4 ohm Eden EX112. Works great with the MB200 but here is the rig of doom

 

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Questions for the thread...I'm moving away from recently having big cabs (dual 4x10s - now gone) and carting around a full rack with a really, really powerful amp (QSC PLX 3402). In the past I've hauled around even bigger stuff (dual SWR Triads, SVTs, etc.), so the concept of a mini-rig that can get it done in most real-world situations has growing appeal the older I get. I'd like something that's modular - say a primary cab + extension, but also something I can also grow horizontally a bit if I'm playing against soon-to-be-deaf guitarists.

I've been investigating smaller, full-range cabs as an option, but then stumbled across the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]. 12/6.5/1 on top, 15 beneath, with a built-in amp for the whole thing. So I could load in amp/cabs, Zoom B3 as a total effects setup and basses in one trip....amazing concept. AND, at that price, I could have a whole another MB1215 in the car in case things look like their going to get out of hand, and just run L/R out of the Zoom into those and have a stereo, full-range rig that actually should (theoretically) move quite a bit of air.

Honestly, the only thing I'm having a hard time coming to grips with is the whole "not at ear-level" thing with smaller rigs. Does anyone find that problematic, or use amp stands to get cabs up off the floor a bit?

Thoughts? Do you think a double-tiny stack setup like this could keep up with most gigs you'd be playing? I'd just hate to commit to this approach, sell off the QSC and find myself lacking in power down the road......

I think people have to keep their expectations realistic. A small rig IS going to sound alot less than a big rig.

Unless...

You spend the money on some high quality cutting edge technology. For example, one option is the 'super' 12 cabs such as the fEARful 12/6, or Thunderchild 112. Get a stack of either pair and you WILL be heard and the cabs are under 30-40LBS each. Modularity is the key. Two 30LBS is alot easier to move around. Drop in a 5LB GK MB800 and you will have a big smile on your face. I guarantee it!

 

[mysteryclock]

I think people have to keep their expectations realistic. A small rig IS going to sound alot less than a big rig.

True. I'm trying to get as much bang and versatility for the buck (and pound) as I can, but ultimately there's no such thing as a "one size fits all" rig. If I showed up with my old and long-gone SVT to an acoustic songwriter gig, the reception would...um... not be pleasant.

That being said, living in the Nashville area if, by some miracle, I did need a big "stadium rig" (highly unlikely as that may be) I could always call up S.I.R. and rent a couple of 8x10 stacks, or pretty much anything else I might need.

Which reminds me of a conversation I had with a full-time musician friend of mine a couple of decades ago. We were having coffee and the subject of winning the lottery came up. I asked him if he'd keep playing and recording if he did and I'll never forget his answer:

"Of course I would. But I'd call up S.I.R. to come out to my house and pick up all my gear, carry it to the gig and set it up professionally so I could just breeze in there, hang with the band and play, then breeze home. They could handle the load-out too."

Good points....

Drop in a 5LB GK MB800 and you will have a big smile on your face. I guarantee it!

Interesting you should mention GK...I was just looking at the MB212-II and 212MBP last night as a possible choice. Meets the goal of being relatively lightweight and self-contained, while upping the potential output capabilities with more power and bigger/more drivers. The feedback I've seen up until now seems very positive, and they are even made in the USA, which is always good.

For those that have them - are they relatively clean and full-range sounding? Do you think they'd do a good enough job with a modeling effect in front of them, or are they going to impose an extremely strong tonal signature on everything. (And would that necessarily be a bad thing?)

 

[DSBass]

Here´s my new rig. Maruszczyk Barabas combo with extension cab. 400w with the extra cab. 300w without it. Haven´t had the chance to try it with aa baand yet though.

 

[tombowlus]

Here´s my new rig. Maruszczyk Barabas combo with extension cab. 400w with the extra cab. 300w without it. Haven´t had the chance to try it with aa baand yet though.

Very cool!

 

[DSBass]

Very cool!

Thanks

 

[Chef]

This is 100% Very Cool.
Well done sir!

Here´s my new rig. Maruszczyk Barabas combo with extension cab. 400w with the extra cab. 300w without it. Haven´t had the chance to try it with aa baand yet though.

 

[Chef]

INfo on the above:

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[Altitude]

Genz-Benz 9.0 and two Eden 210XSTs. The Edens are out of style but I haven't found anything I like better.

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[gkbass13]

no pics at the moment, but My Berg Cn 2x12 and Glockenklang Blue Soul make for a really cool and portable rig. igig bag with bass of choice on the back(cables in the bag), Blue Soul over the shoulder in its bag, and the Cn in my arms. Light, loud and very portable!

 

[DSBass]

This is 100% Very Cool.
Well done sir!

Thaanks a lot

 

[gkbass13]

+1

That rig looks really cool!

 

[ergbass]

Bass > Pedalboard > GK MB500 > 2 x Hartke hx112 > DI

Huge sound!! very happy with this set up.