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old school tone, but portable

#122
Another issue to consider is that despite the light weight, some cabs are deep/wide and don't lend themselves to being carried by one arm. Can you really safely go up/down 3 flights of stairs holding a cabinet with 2 arms? Some don't even come with top handles.

I'm just sayin'....
 
#123
Never too much info: You might want to read through these threads on different heads/combos/cabs:

Schroeder: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133045
Avatar: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=400747&highlight=avatar
Dr. Bass: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=379269
Acme: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170532
Aguilar: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417224
Eden: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=394739
EA (Euphonic Audio) http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2369
Epifani: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=401003
Ampeg Portabass: http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/59
GenzBenz: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396453
MarkBass: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427318
Bergantino: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=331615&highlight=Bergantino
Gallien-Kruger: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=307902
Bag End: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=269863
Earcandy: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431176&highlight=earcandy+cab
AccuGroove: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170419
Phil Jones: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231764
Glockenklang: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231754
Flite Sound: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5400
Mesa Boogie: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337173
 
#126
I love the Shuttle 6.0/12t combo. I find it puts out a lot of sound for the size and weight, and with another cab underneath it covers just about anything I need to do. I haven't spent any time with the Shuttle 3.0, but the 6.0 has a tube preamp, and that is very helpful for getting the old school vibe. You can use the tube almost like a tone control to bring in the burr. At 30lbs, I think it's manageable, though at 3am after a gig with a few beers under your belt... climbing 3 flights of stairs can be hard enough without an amp!

Also... I've posted this in another thread, but the Tech 21 VT Bass pedal is amazing at copping the Ampeg vibe, I did two shows back to back, one through an SWR with the VT pedal, the other through a real SVT, it really brought home how well Tech 21 nailed the sound. This box through my Shuttle.... it's a beautiful thing.

And... Ampeg is introducing a new combo line, they have a 600 watt/15" neo combo coming out that weighs 50lbs. Maybe a little heavy for the stairs. I'll be getting one in to review soon, so keep your eyes open for that.
 
#128
I did a gig last night with an LMII driving a single Schroeder 1210L. 5 and 6 string basses. No PA support and I got comments on how well it was filling the room (Opus 88 in Tyson's Corner, VA) from band members and audience. Sounded great from where I stood. I was subbing with the band Collaboration. I like sportscar gigs.
:cool:
 
#130
Try out the Ampeq B200R combo, I bought one ,& love it . It's from their blue diamond series. Solid state with a tube pre-amp, 220 watts, has a 115, You can disconnect the horn also. Sounds like the old B15s, it's 44lbs, has wheels, & an XLR out , so you can go to through the PA if needed. Also it's a very good, & reliable combo amp. There's also Mark Amps, which are also very nice, but also very pricey, & my other personal favorite, is the Fender 250 watt 210 or 115 combo, which I almost bought, but I personally liked the Ampeq the best.
 
#131
Mesa Boogies do sound great, but the down side to Mesa , is you have to have a good voltage source. Note : if your playing in a place that doesn't have the best voltage. They shut down & will not come back on ,not even with a Ferman power conditioner, until the voltage is right. It's weird , but true. That's my only grip about Mesa Boogies, otherwise there a great amp.
 
#133
jeremynyc said:
...Luckily I don't need to do it often, as almost every gig I do has a backline provided. I can always make two trips.
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Two trips from your home might be okay but when you arrive at the gig, you have to leave part of your equipment unattended in the car or at the gig while you make another trip.

I still think a Schroeder mini 12+ and a mini 10 plus a GB Shuttle 6 might be the way to go. Carry one in each hand with your bass gig bag on your back. Anyone have experience using these two cabs? or maybe 2-112's?
 
#135
Stumbo said:
Two trips from your home might be okay but when you arrive at the gig, you have to leave part of your equipment unattended in the car or at the gig while you make another trip.

I still think a Schroeder mini 12+ and a mini 10 plus a GB Shuttle 6 might be the way to go. Carry one in each hand with your bass gig bag on your back. Anyone have experience using these two cabs? or maybe 2-112's?
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I'd still think going with a single 1210L would be preferable. I easily walked mine into another gig yesterday... with one hand.
 
#138
wildcard said:
Try out the Ampeq B200R combo, I bought one ,& love it . It's from their blue diamond series. Solid state with a tube pre-amp, 220 watts, has a 115, You can disconnect the horn also. Sounds like the old B15s, it's 44lbs, has wheels, & an XLR out , so you can go to through the PA if needed. Also it's a very good, & reliable combo amp. There's also Mark Amps, which are also very nice, but also very pricey, & my other personal favorite, is the Fender 250 watt 210 or 115 combo, which I almost bought, but I personally liked the Ampeq the best.
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At 50+ pounds, IMHO it would be a little heavy, and that's if you're lucky enough to find a good reliable one. I had 2 of them that crapped out on me within a week. Needless to say I don't use any Ampeg products that are made in China.:hmm:
 

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