Mini Rigs of Doom Four

[dave64o]

I'm quite happy with my Barefaced cabs and have no interest in changing them out. But I do find those GR Bass Aerotech cabs intriguing.

 

[Hnz]

My new desktop mini rig of 150 watts! We're DOOOOOOOOOMED!!!

 

[Git]

Love this set up. The Avatar 210 cab is 4 ohms so the output sounds petty full for such a compact unit.View attachment 4293737

Would that be the G&L Tribute Kiloton you have there?
I'm often tempted by these but have heard they can be quite heavy. How are you finding yours?
Sorry if this is off topic.

 

[dave64o]

I'll take things a little farther off topic and say that the finish and especially the pickguard on that Kiloton look beautiful!

 

[VolstateMark]

Would that be the G&L Tribute Kiloton you have there?
I'm often tempted by these but have heard they can be quite heavy. How are you finding yours?
Sorry if this is off topic.

I really like mine. Very simple control layout. Love the MFD design pickup, very loud for a passive pickup. Love the pickup location very comfortable to play basically the same as an EBMM stingray. Great sounding and great playing bass IMO. Maybe not a stingray killer as some have suggested but I don’t think that was G&L’s intention. The tribute is reasonably priced and very well made. I wish they would offer more color and neck options but overall I’m happy with mine.

 

[Git]

I really like mine. Very simple control layout. Love the MFD design pickup, very loud for a passive pickup. Love the pickup location very comfortable to play basically the same as an EBMM stingray. Great sounding and great playing bass IMO. Maybe not a stingray killer as some have suggested but I don’t think that was G&L’s intention. The tribute is reasonably priced and very well made. I wish they would offer more color and neck options but overall I’m happy with mine.

I'm interested in these but am a bit concerned about the weight. I like the idea of the MFD pup in that position though, as opposed to the Wunkay where it is in the P bass position.

 

[coyoteboy]

Thought I already posted this here:

Outdoor beer garden, moderate lvl rock band. No problems, great sound.

 

[dwellers]

I'm interested in these but am a bit concerned about the weight. I like the idea of the MFD pup in that position though, as opposed to the Wunkay where it is in the P bass position.

I have one for sale here. It's not a Tribby but a Fullerton USA model. It's very light at 8.2 pounds. Here's the ad: For Sale - G&L Fullerton USA Kiloton 2016 Sunburst/Rosewood

 

[VolstateMark]

I'm interested in these but am a bit concerned about the weight. I like the idea of the MFD pup in that position though, as opposed to the Wunkay where it is in the P bass position.

Mine weighs in a little over 9 lbs. The body style gives it a good center of balance. It’s a bit on the heavy side but I’ve had a lot worse. I bought the red “Irish Ale” because it was offered in swamp ash which is my favorite tone wood.

 

[Git]

I have one for sale here. It's not a Tribby but a Fullerton USA model. It's very light at 8.2 pounds. Here's the ad: For Sale - G&L Fullerton USA Kiloton 2016 Sunburst/Rosewood

Mate, I'm English, I live in another continent.

 

[dwellers]

Mate, I'm English, I live in another continent.

I wouldn't hold that against you. Hope you can find a more local copy. I remember years ago making a pilgrimage to the Bass Centre in South London (I think). It was Trace Elliot heaven!

 

[Git]

I wouldn't hold that against you. Hope you can find a more local copy. I remember years ago making a pilgrimage to the Bass Centre in South London (I think). It was Trace Elliot heaven!

That was in Wapping, which is in East London, just north of the river. They are just an online store now but we do have the 'Bass Gallery' in Camden Town, north London, which is the only bass specific shop in London that sells the sort of kit that most musicians can buy.

 

[dwellers]

That was in Wapping, which is in East London, just north of the river. They are just an online store now but we do have the 'Bass Gallery' in Camden Town, north London, which is the only bass specific shop in London that sells the sort of kit that most musicians can buy.

Yes, that's right! I just remember taking the tube from West London and making a few transfers and stops to get there. But it was amazing, in its day, for us low end lovers. Mark King was my hero!

If I someday make it back to London, which I hope to, I'll be sure to add the Bass Gallery to my list of places to visit! Thanks!

--D

P.S. Isn't Camden Town where the Apple TV show "Trying" is located? Looks like a nice place, bass shop or no bass shop.

 

[Git]

Yes, that's right! I just remember taking the tube from West London and making a few transfers and stops to get there. But it was amazing, in its day, for us low end lovers. Mark King was my hero!

If I someday make it back to London, which I hope to, I'll be sure to add the Bass Gallery to my list of places to visit! Thanks!

--D

P.S. Isn't Camden Town where the Apple TV show "Trying" is located? Looks like a nice place, bass shop or no bass shop.

I had never heard of 'Trying' until you mentioned it but I'll take a look.
Camden Town is a good place to visit if you are into music. There is a counter culture scene there, loads of clubs and pubs with music (when not in lockdown) and also a few shops selling instruments, including the 'Bass Gallery'

The Bass Gallery is run by a German luthier called Martin. It's small thin and claustrophobic, everywhere you turn there are basses in your face and not the usual Squier, Sire, Cort and Ibanez budget stuff that most shops would have (that is guitar shops that also have a tiny bass section).

 

[Katoosie]

I need a great rig that doesn't run on house power, any tips? Literally I need all the info I can get. Thank you.

 

[Git]

I need a great rig that doesn't run on house power, any tips? Literally I need all the info I can get. Thank you.

Give us a budget in Euros and I'll look at what Thomann has to offer.

What sort of music do you play? What bass(es) do you use?

edit: I see you have an EBS head and a GK 212. Is the new rig you are going to buy for smaller venues?

 

[Katoosie]

Give us a budget in Euros and I'll look at what Thomann has to offer.

What sort of music do you play? What bass(es) do you use?

edit: I see you have an EBS head and a GK 212. Is the new rig you are going to buy for smaller venues?

No I am selling my entire rig because where I live the electricity line is poopie and it makes bass playing impossible. So I need to find a new rig.

Thomann has only a Roland and some vox ones that I dont fancy.

 

[Git]

No I am selling my entire rig because where I live the electricity line is poopie and it makes bass playing impossible. So I need to find a new rig.

Thomann has only a Roland and some vox ones that I dont fancy.

Oh, I see. You need some sort of battery rig? I am clueless. What do people in your neck of the woods do in this case? Use car batteries?

 

[Katoosie]

Oh, I see. You need some sort of battery rig? I am clueless. What do people in your neck of the woods do in this case? Use car batteries?

I dont know? Why would I use a car battery?
I wrote that I need a new rig, brand new, Im selling my old rig in its entirety

 

[Git]

I got the impression from your initial post that you can't just plug your head into the mains electricity supply where you live because it is intermittent? Or do the venues use generators or windmills? How do the venues get power?