Double Bass My Current Rig

[Whit Townsend]

Roma Ply bass
Carvin BX700 head
Eden 112
2x Hartke 112s
Shadow Rockabilly Pro system
Deuce Bridge
G30 Wireless
Innovation Rockabilly Reds strings
I think I've gone about as far as possible towards a good Rockabilly rig without dumping the amp and cabs for a bigger amp and a fearFull cab. It's sounding and playing great. The Hydrives are light, punchy, plenty of low end, great click. Plus they are switchable 4 or 8 ohms.

 

[Theo413]

Nice setup! How do you like those strings?

 

[jasonrp]

I was wondering the same thing. Tension wise, how do they compare to gut?

My rig will be the EA doubler and the new 1-12 cab they have. I'd like to keep the option of sometimes playing my electric open so I chose that. I've got the cab, just haven't ordered the head yet

 

[jasonrp]

How does your setup handle feedback?

 

[Whit Townsend]

The strings are not high tension at all say compared to a steel string. Never played gut that much so I can't really compare.
I'd describe them as firm but soft on the fingers. Nice fundamental.
I don't have a problem w feedback unless I stand the bass directly in front of the cabs. A bit to the side and I'm fine.

 

[Bigbassguy]

Are the reds like the black rockabilly strings?

 

[bigshiny]

Haven't heard much about the the Shadow p/u system.
How are you liking it?

 

[GoofusInsanius]

Are you happy with the Carvin amp? Good acoustic tone?

 

[GoofusInsanius]

New setup: Gut-a-like 'Hebcat' strings, Channel Blaster pickup + pre amp, Glockenklang Passenger amp, Barefaced BigTwin2 cab.
Yesterday was my first gig with this setup and it was killer.
I especially like the Blast Cult pickup system, that you can dial in the pressure on the piezo with a screw; ingenious!