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Please help!!! I have no clue what to do!

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aftermidnitebas said:
(Quick version) I have been playing my Ibanez SW100 for the past 15+yrs and it has done very very well. The newest band I am in has started playing bigger venues and we recently obtained a prime spot at sunfest. I am a broke school teacher on a budget and have had great success with ZZounds so naturally, I went there. 3 weeks later my head hurts from all the youtube videos, which don't help because the pros can make a rubber band sound good, and I am still lost.

The contract says we will be using their backline and my fear is I won't be able to hear myself on stage. Is the Veyron M at its alleged 2000w with the 15 and 2 tens going to cut it???? I just need advice but can really only afford from zzounds because of the 12 monthly payments with no credit check thing.

Thanks in advance for the help.
AfterMidniteBassist
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Hey man, if you are talking Sunfest in WPB congrats!! That's a big time fest I'm sure that what ever gear they have on the backline will be sufficient and the sound guys will make you sound good. Don't be afraid to tell them what you want in your monitors.
 
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aftermidnitebas said:
(Quick version) I have been playing my Ibanez SW100 for the past 15+yrs and it has done very very well. The newest band I am in has started playing bigger venues and we recently obtained a prime spot at sunfest. I am a broke school teacher on a budget and have had great success with ZZounds so naturally, I went there. 3 weeks later my head hurts from all the youtube videos, which don't help because the pros can make a rubber band sound good, and I am still lost.

The contract says we will be using their backline and my fear is I won't be able to hear myself on stage. Is the Veyron M at its alleged 2000w with the 15 and 2 tens going to cut it???? I just need advice but can really only afford from zzounds because of the 12 monthly payments with no credit check thing.

Thanks in advance for the help.
AfterMidniteBassist
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Welcome to TalkBass!!!!

I haven't read every post, so if you covered this, my apologies.


1) Roughly where are you?

2) What's your budget?
 
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#43
Those are my favorite gigs!

J Wilson said:
Chances are good at a 'backline provided' date (and if you're a supporting act), show up with your own rig and you will probably be quickly informed to not use it and use their rig: It's already inserted into the mains and monitors and ready to go. They are not likely (!) to re-do anything for you. Don't be surprised if they tell you to just plug in and don't turn even ONE knob . . .

Walk out there, plug in, do your best show, and then laugh all the way home about how didn't have to set-up anything !
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Firstly...The Bugera amp is NOT a Behringer amp. Secondly....there have been zero reported issues with the amp. The 2000w rating is PEAK. It's most likely 500w-600w. Lastly.....I wouldn't mix cabs. Get either 2 1x15" or 2 2x10" cabs.

You will have backline though which means an on stage amp. Should have no problem hearing yourself unless it's a 50w combo amp.
 
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DWBass said:
Firstly...The Bugera amp is NOT a Behringer amp.
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Lardass5000 said:
Just take 2 basses and a tuner. Nothing else.
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I second a backup bass! Don't worry about the backline I am sure it will be more than adequate. I have been called up to the big leauges on occasion. Every time a Ampeg SVT or two was provided, I wouldn't be surprised if that is what you will be plugging into. The rig provided for the Lou Gramm show I subbed .
 
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OldBassman said:
Hey man, if you are talking Sunfest in WPB congrats!! That's a big time fest I'm sure that what ever gear they have on the backline will be sufficient and the sound guys will make you sound good. Don't be afraid to tell them what you want in your monitors.
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Thank you and yes wpb I’ve wanted to play here ever since I saw Kenny kravits 20 yrs ago at SunFest
 
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As others have said, they will have your sound covered. You won’t need to bring an amp.

Don’t try to over think things. Spend your energy mentally and physically preparing yourself. Practice so that you can play the songs in your sleep. Eat healthy food and exercise leading up to the gig. Have fun!
 
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beans-on-toast said:
As others have said, they will have your sound covered. You won’t need to bring an amp.

Don’t try to over think things. Spend your energy mentally and physically preparing yourself. Practice so that you can play the songs in your sleep. Eat healthy food and exercise leading up to the gig. Have fun!
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Make sure to be well hydrated before starting the gig.:thumbsup:
 
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aftermidnitebas said:
Not snarky at all. We contacted the host company and they have not responded back. I thought exactly what you are saying, but at a gig last week, this guy was there, commenting on my little Ibanez, said his friend's band played in the festival last year and didn't bring his amp because of the backline and apparently they were rude and said "that the backline meant the line from their personal amps to their board.
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Yes. They should be running a DI to your little ibanez and then it will come through thier PA. Don't sweat it. Stick to your lines and putting on the best show you can brotha
 
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