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New Rig Day

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by mactac, Dec 22, 2014.

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  1. Dec 22, 2014 #1
    mactac

    mactac

    Nov 28, 2005
    Victoria, BC, Canada
    Behold... My old rig:

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    My New Rig:

    GH84TEl.jpg

    The idea is to cross my fingers and try to get the TH500 and 2x112's to replace the big rig. There is definitely a difference in weight, but also in "weight" between the two, but I'm optimistic. I'm not sure if it's going to work out for my reggae gigs, but we'll see. If I can get by with the small rig, I'll eventually sell off the LM-II and 2 Markbass cabs. I'm hoping I have to!

    I'll try to update this thread with how things turn out after i get some gigs under my belt with the new rig.
     
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  2. Dec 22, 2014 #2
    Coolhandjjl

    Coolhandjjl

    Oct 13, 2010
    Appleton
    Let's break the internet! Matching cabs!
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2014 #3
    SickAura

    SickAura Let There Be Rock Supporting Member

    Dec 8, 2013
    Toronto-ish
    Sweet new rig! I haven't had a chance to try the Aguilar but man is that a visual improvement! Congrats
     
  4. Dec 22, 2014 #4
    mactac

    mactac

    Nov 28, 2005
    Victoria, BC, Canada
    You have the same rig? Let's see it !
     
  5. Dec 22, 2014 #5
    mactac

    mactac

    Nov 28, 2005
    Victoria, BC, Canada
    Ha. I used to really like the Markbass stuff visually. maybe because it was mainly reggae & went with the color scheme ;) But I agree.
     
  6. Dec 22, 2014 #6
    Coolhandjjl

    Coolhandjjl

    Oct 13, 2010
    Appleton
    Sorry, I meant you have matching cabs.
     
  7. Dec 22, 2014 #7
    jeff7bass

    jeff7bass Inactive

    Apr 9, 2009
    I'm sure it will crank plenty. I do gigs with a pair of 12's and never have to push them. Nice rig!
     
  8. Dec 22, 2014 #8
    hsech

    hsech Work hard. My Social Security needs a raise.

    Jun 27, 2012
    Central Iowa
    I actually like the new rig and the old rig. The new rig ought to do it for you.
     
  9. Dec 22, 2014 #9
    mactac

    mactac

    Nov 28, 2005
    Victoria, BC, Canada
    OH, got it. Yeah, it's weird, I wonder why peopel think 2 matching cabs is better than 2 different cabs?





    ...JOKING!
     
  10. Dec 22, 2014 #10
    mactac

    mactac

    Nov 28, 2005
    Victoria, BC, Canada
    Thanks! actually what got it all started was that there was something in the high mids of the Markbass stuff (likely the cabs) that I just couldn't dial out. I had to make massive cuts to the mids, which took away all my glorious tone :)

    One thing led to another, and bingo - There was a whole new rig in my house. Funny how those things happen.
     
  11. Dec 22, 2014 #11
    hsech

    hsech Work hard. My Social Security needs a raise.

    Jun 27, 2012
    Central Iowa
    I now what you mean. I have to set my Markbass with the mids flat or scooped to get the tone I'm after.
     
  12. Dec 22, 2014 #12
    alaskaleftybass

    alaskaleftybass Will Hanbury, Jr. In Memoriam

    Mar 21, 2012
    Sitka, Alaska
    Wow wow wow. That is a beautiful rig. Reminds me of glory days when amps were crafted and detailed. You have a work of art there my friend. Congrats.
     
  13. Dec 23, 2014 #13
    BazzTard

    BazzTard Inactive

    Sep 12, 2014
    Adelaide, South Australia
    TWO great rigs !

    I bet that if you played that MarkBass amp thru a Hartke 4x10 or 2 xl210s that you wouldn't lose that wonderful MB middy hit :)
     
  14. Dec 23, 2014 #14
    dukeorock

    dukeorock Owner BNA Audio Commercial User

    Mar 8, 2011
    Nashville, TN
    Authorized greenboy designs builder/Owner of BNA Audio
    I'd say you traded up :)
     
  15. Dec 23, 2014 #15
    orangejulius3

    orangejulius3 Supporting Member

    May 6, 2013
    La Habra CA
    I approve :thumbsup:

    Ive tried the TH500 with just one of those cabs and I was impressed.
    I was more impressed with the cabs weight.
     
  16. Dec 23, 2014 #16
    preside

    preside

    Aug 7, 2010
    Scottsdale Az
    That new Aggie rig is CLASSY !!:cool:
     
  17. Dec 23, 2014 #17
    bass10bfb

    bass10bfb Prophet Low End Provider Gold Supporting Member

    May 5, 2011
    Newport, TN.
    I have the TH 500 and two of the DB112NT cabs. I played outdoors with little to no PA support and played big inside gigs with them. Trust me, you will love this rig. I still have never pushed my rig. It is plenty loud enough and the tone is exactly what I want. Can't say enough about Aguilar stuff. Best gear I personally have ever played.
     
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  18. Dec 23, 2014 #18
    buldog5151bass

    buldog5151bass Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.

    Oct 22, 2003
    Connecticut
    I think 2 12s is the new 4 10s.
     
  19. Dec 23, 2014 #19
    SirMjac28

    SirMjac28 Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion

    Aug 25, 2010
    The Great Midwest
    Congrats that's beautiful I think Aggie makes the most beautiful non custom cabs on the market.
     
  20. Dec 23, 2014 #20
    matthewbrown

    matthewbrown

    Jan 7, 2003
    Harwich, MA, USA
    Agreed. Markbass makes some ugly stuff, IMHO, and Aguilar just looks splendid.
     
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