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My Big Brother....(Bass Stack Content)

Zooberwerx

Zooberwerx

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Dec 21, 2002
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#1
...wants a full-blown bass stack. You know....head, either two 4 X 10's or one 4 X 10 and a 1 X 15. Of course, it has to be decent sounding but visual impact is of the utmost importance. Used? No way! He wants something new and shiney, right out of the box. Here's the kicker...he'd like to keep the cost <$1300 which really limits the choices (Carvin, Hartke, etc.?).

Now, let me 'splain my big brother (whom I love more than life itself): He's retired, a widower, and turns 60 in a couple of months. As far as I'm concerned, he can have any **** thing he wants and there's no way I can talk him out of it. So be it. If you can offer any product suggestions, please chime in. I did find a Carvin stack meeting his description save for the 18" neo enclosure....an acceptable compromise IMO.

As always, thanks for the assistance. Not that this helps but we live in eastern Virginia so the metro DC and Richmond areas are well within driving distance.

Riis
 
#2
to me, that's kind of a strange set of requirements. within that budget, i think that you're on the right track with thinking a Carvin or Hartke, but, since looks seem to be important to him, wouldn't it be more impressive if he was standing in front of something like this? (and IMO, it would sound better too ;)) :

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#4
johnk_10 said:
to me, that's kind of a strange set of requirements. within that budget, i think that you're on the right track with thinking a Carvin or Hartke, but, since looks seem to be important to him, wouldn't it be more impressive if he was standing in front of something like this? (and IMO, it would sound better too ;)) :

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His budget, not mine. The Ampeg stack would be an excellent choice as its all sparkly and stuff.

Ix-nay on the Avatar. He'd like the components to match. Still, an excellent option and I appreciate the suggestion.

Riis
 
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Krügmeister;8986588 said:
Posting that picture is an obvious misuse of TB GAS induction rules.
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Haha! Yes, Reeves gear is absolutely fantastic. If I was forced to choose gear I didn't already use (and took me much investment to acquire), it would be this without a doubt.
 
#11
i_got_a_mohawk said:
Depends on his situation really. But an 810 is generally a lot more forgiving when it comes to moving it about. Tilt and roll. Heck, even if you put casters on a 410 they are more of a pest to move because you need to bend over to push them.

Also, not mentioned yet I dont think, but he could get a Peavey setup.
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Peavey...good choice! I've had good results with their gear and the stuff is solid....we can bury him with it.

I know my brother and when he has his sights set on a particular item, it pretty much a done deal. There's just something about a fully-stacked rig that he finds fascinating.

Riis
 
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If he is willing to wait, I'd go with an LDS custom job. Many finish options and colors from retro to outlandish with great quality. If you tell Don the budget I'm sure he can satisfy BUT it'll be a wait.
 

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