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Pairing a Mesa 6x10

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Sirstyles

Aug 2, 2007
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St. Louis, Missouri
#1
Ok, I was never much of a gear head when it came to this sort of stuff, and after trying to sift through the wealth of knowledge this site has to offer, (and feeling like I'm not getting anywhere) I wanted to get an initial idea on where I should go from here.

I just picked up a new Mesa 6x10 of the RoadReady species, and was thinking of going with a GK 2001rb in hopes of not having to buy another head for a while.

Where does this leave me as far as cab expansion goes? I'm not exactly sure what Dual 540 to 2 ohms means when it comes to the GK amp and possibly another 6x10.

I'll continue to try and decipher some sort of answer from all this information. Hopefully someone has some easy answers for me though.

Thanks in advance,
-Sean
 
#4
That's kind of what I figured. My old rig was a Firebass 800 and 2 TVX 4x10's, and that just never seemed to be enough (I may have been more deaf than I thought) and was compounded when I let one cab go. I'm rebuilding now, and just trying to find a head that fits, and has room to grow if needed. Considering I used to think Peavey was the end all be all as far as I was concerned I hope you forgive my pitiful nature. Like I said, not much of a gearhead, and for some reason don't take a lot of pleasure in the technical nuances as far as rigging goes.

So as far as bare bones go a 2001rb the mesa 6x10 and maybe a powerhouse 15 and I can call it a day?

Wow, I know nothing about this crap.
 
#5
You probably don't even need the 15 at all, unless you want it for smaller gigs where you don't feel like hauling the 610. The 2001 is plenty of amp either way, that's for sure.

Peavey isn't trendy these days, but it sure as heck isn't pitiful. Peavey has made some of the most bombproof hard-rocking amps ever. There are people on this forum who would fall over themselves to buy a Firebass 800. :)
 
#6
bongomania said:
You probably don't even need the 15 at all, unless you want it for smaller gigs where you don't feel like hauling the 610. The 2001 is plenty of amp either way, that's for sure.

Peavey isn't trendy these days, but it sure as heck isn't pitiful. Peavey has made some of the most bombproof hard-rocking amps ever. There are people on this forum who would fall over themselves to buy a Firebass 800. :)
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I sold it for 450 I think... And come to think of it, I doubt a Firebass 800 even existed after a bit of googling. Same difference though. Firebass 700.
 
#7
bongomania said:
You probably don't even need the 15 at all, unless you want it for smaller gigs where you don't feel like hauling the 610.
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A 15" would be absolutely useless with a 610. If you need more than what a 610 or two 410's can give you, then you are either playing arenas, playing in one of those insane doom bands, or the guitarist needs to turn the you know what down!
 
#8
I would say if you're going to add to a 610 RR either a 412 or a 215 would be a good compliment. The RR cabs are no joke but can present some balance issues when it comes to the full range of audible frequencies. I'm pretty sure a GK 2001 could push both cabs pretty well.

In addition, if you want or even need to build a rig that large GO FOR IT. Not everyone wants to show up to a gig with a 1 12" combo that weighs less than their bass and somehow sounds like an 8 10" cab... or so they claim. Do what makes your teeth show when you plug up. Period.
 
#11
Sirstyles said:
nicka. you are a terrible influence.

I love your guts.

I decided that a 2001 was overkill. but since I've already bought one...
ill just have to buy more speakers and enslave a few minions to lug the stuff.
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Overkill, maybe. Dirt that Justin Chancellor throws out of those things paired to somewhat similar speakers? Worthy. Enslaving minions? Look no further than your vocalist :)
 

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