Hey everyone I am getting old. I have a fender PJ bass and an Ampeg SVT-7 pro with a SVT-410HE. Sounds great!! Too heavy looking for something that is lighter that can handle small clubs (i do use a direct out so it is more so I can hear it) I am thinking about a tilt back combo or a Pro Neo Series PN-210HLF that tilts back. Any recommendations?
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Old need a lighter amp
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I know its a polarizing brand here on TB, but I've been gigging a Markbass 1x12 for years now. In small places it holds its own. Medium to large venues it works well as a stage monitor. I like the way it sounds, but then I play clean and want the character of my basses to come through without much color from the amp. Here it is a a wide variety of venues:
Tiny place (actually an ice cream shop, really fun local spot to play and pay is equivalent to local bars
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Average bar
Outdoor marina bar
Large festival stage
It worked great on all of em. The DI is clean and quiet, with output level adjustment. 4 band EQ plus mid scoop and high end roll off. I think it weights just shy of 30 lbs.
Tiny place (actually an ice cream shop, really fun local spot to play and pay is equivalent to local bars
)Average bar
Outdoor marina bar
Large festival stage
It worked great on all of em. The DI is clean and quiet, with output level adjustment. 4 band EQ plus mid scoop and high end roll off. I think it weights just shy of 30 lbs.
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Mesa Boogie Subway Series. Your choice of models. All sound amazing. I've got the WD-800
Buy a light weight (30 something lbs) 2x10 cab. Keep your eye open for a used one. Use that for most gigs with your SVT-7 pro.
*Two roads diverged in a music store, and I - I took the amp with wheels, and that has made all the difference.
(*With apologies to Robert Frost.)
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Start with a light cabinet. Transporting my 212 fEARful cabinet is very easy. Lifting it into and out of the car is not difficult, and I don't carry it anywhere because it has tilt back wheels. The Mesa d800 head weighs whatever, lol. It is so light, that I never think about it. I'm over 70.
My advice: Get a lightweight head and a cab with wheels, both used.
Avoid combo's regardless of weight, as they make you carry everything at once, and well, if you start off with a nice light cab, you can keep using your amp head. Later, if you want something lighter, you can swap that head in, and keep the ampeg as a spare.
My advice: Get a lightweight head and a cab with wheels, both used.
Avoid combo's regardless of weight, as they make you carry everything at once, and well, if you start off with a nice light cab, you can keep using your amp head. Later, if you want something lighter, you can swap that head in, and keep the ampeg as a spare.
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Revsound RS210 cab. Weighs only 30 pounds, handles 650w and is 4 ohms so all the power from a 500w head will flow into it. Drop this head on it.
Tech 21 VT Bass 500 - 500-watt Character Series Lightweight Bass Head
Tech 21 VT Bass 500 - 500-watt Character Series Lightweight Bass Head
If you're not against using a combo I'm very happy with my recent GK MB-212. Ridiculously light weight with serious volume and tone.
I actually wanted an MB112 and an MBP112 powered cab for the versatility but couldn't get them here.
I actually wanted an MB112 and an MBP112 powered cab for the versatility but couldn't get them here.
Frankly, the Ampeg 210 idea is fantastic. A sound you know you love, and if you’re cool with that price and weight, I’d run with that idea!
I’m not opposed to IEM but I’ve needed my amp in too many situations to commit to going completely amp less.
if you wanna go super light and simple, Rumble 500, GK MB 210 or Markbass 102p combos would all get the job done.
I’m not opposed to IEM but I’ve needed my amp in too many situations to commit to going completely amp less.
if you wanna go super light and simple, Rumble 500, GK MB 210 or Markbass 102p combos would all get the job done.
You could try the new GK 12 inch combo amp. It looks really cool, but is pricey at aroind $1200
I just got my 121p earlier this year, I love that little thing. I got to use a 102p for backline a couple times, that thing is a monster! Totally sold me on Markbass, hearing it on stage in a band setting. my bands play at moderate volumes, and I found a deal, so I scooped up the 12”. I figure I can always add a 12” extension!I know its a polarizing brand here on TB, but I've been gigging a Markbass 1x12 for years now. In small places it holds its own. Medium to large venues it works well as a stage monitor. I like the way it sounds, but then I play clean and want the character of my basses to come through without much color from the amp. Here it is a a wide variety of venues:
Tiny place (actually an ice cream shop, really fun local spot to play and pay is equivalent to local bars
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Average bar
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Outdoor marina bar
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It worked great on all of em. The DI is clean and quiet, with output level adjustment. 4 band EQ plus mid scoop and high end roll off. I think it weights just shy of 30 lbs.
After 99 amps I am now very satisfied with a Fender Rumble 500w 2 10 combo and a 1 12 ext. Lightweight, plentiful and inexpensive.
I'm in the same boat. There are lot of options. For example: Fender Bassman 410 Neo is 56 pounds. Fender 2x8 Neo's are 30 pound each. There are a ton of class-d micro heads that will do just fine, no one in the audience will know the difference, especially if the FOH is carrying the load.
IEM's are really the trick these days. No rig to carry, just a DI pedal and a tuner.
IEM's are really the trick these days. No rig to carry, just a DI pedal and a tuner.
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If you're running a 410 right now, a 210 might not do you well as far as sound and volume. A solid 212 will get you about as loud, and sound almost as full. If you can find one, TC has a couple great 212s. There's always a Subway too. The ampeg 212av is awesome too, but just about as big and heavy as a 410, so there isn't much of a trade off there.
I had a Markbass 102p and it was a great tilt back combo amp for the DI out/stage monitor setup. I let a colleague play it before my set and it was the first time I could hear how loud and penetrating that amp was. The rear ports are very deep and are handy for storing the power, instrument and XLR cables for transport. At 44lbs it was heavy enough that I used a cart, but nowhere near the weight of the SWR Redhead or Eden Metro. Like an idiot is sold the 102p and have regretted it ever since.
