Recommendations Wanted!!!

[hpebass]

I'm having to power through two guitarists (one with a Bogner head/2x12 orange cab and one with a VHT head/4x10 Mesa cab). We play a wide variety of music from hard rock to power ballads and looking to be signed soon (fingers crossed) and gigs are already varying from bars to large outdoor venues. I play through the guitarist's Ampeg SVT-IVPro and 810E. It just doesn't do it for me.

I never use a pic. Mostly do finger stuff with slapping here and there. I also love tapping. My general role is being a driving force while stepping out in front with fun lines throughout songs. Any recommendations for a good head (tubed or SS)? I'd love recommendations for recording and gigging separately if necessary. I'm already very interested in Bergantino cabs, but am open to any suggestions.

I've read sooooo many forums my head hurts so I figured I'd ask for opinions directly. Price is not extremely important, but of course I want bang for my buck.
Link to my band is in my signature.

 

[Thor]

I'm having to power through two guitarists (one with a Bogner head/2x12 orange cab and one with a VHT head/4x10 Mesa cab). We play a wide variety of music from hard rock to power ballads and looking to be signed soon (fingers crossed) and gigs are already varying from bars to large outdoor venues. I play through the guitarist's Ampeg SVT-IVPro and 810E. It just doesn't do it for me.

I never use a pic. Mostly do finger stuff with slapping here and there. I also love tapping. My general role is being a driving force while stepping out in front with fun lines throughout songs. Any recommendations for a good head (tubed or SS)? I'd love recommendations for recording and gigging separately if necessary. I'm already very interested in Bergantino cabs, but am open to any suggestions.

I've read sooooo many forums my head hurts so I figured I'd ask for opinions directly. Price is not extremely important, but of course I want bang for my buck.
Link to my band is in my signature.

Could you elaborate on this? Are you not getting enough volume or are you concerned with not getting the right tone.
Or are you not cutting through the mix?

SVT 4pro and 8x10 will move a lot of air. That's a pretty
big rig. Are your guitarists or drummer really that loud?

Next question: Are you scooping your mids?

 

[ksandvik]

Yes, I'm surprised a SVT-4Pro does not cut it.... Maybe there's indeed another issue. --Kent

 

[eedre]

Can't really help you unless you explain why you don't like your current rig. Doesn't cut through? Probably need to rethink your EQ.

If 800 watts of power doesn't hold it's own vs. two guitarists and a drummer, than you need to start looking for gigs and rehearsals with PA support.

Regardless of how big your rig is, you will never have the presence of a couple properly placed 18" subs.

 

[johnk_10]

I would also think that an SVTIVPro should be loud enough, but I know a regular SVT (tube) would be able to cut it. I have yet to be in a situation where one couldn't.

 

[hpebass]

Sorry for not explaining clear enough.

The guitarist is looking to sell his rig or use it in his recording studio he uses to record other artists.

The volume was not an issue, I just was listing their gear so you would know what I'm up against. I'm looking into my own gear and the Ampeg sound isn't what I want. I honestly don't know what exactly I want. I plan on experimenting with lots of different things, but wanted a bunch of recommendations so I can start somewhere. Hope this helps, if not i'll try again.

 

[ksandvik]

Sorry for not explaining clear enough.

The guitarist is looking to sell his rig or use it in his recording studio he uses to record other artists.

The volume was not an issue, I just was listing their gear so you would know what I'm up against. I'm looking into my own gear and the Ampeg sound isn't what I want. I honestly don't know what exactly I want. I plan on experimenting with lots of different things, but wanted a bunch of recommendations so I can start somewhere. Hope this helps, if not i'll try again.

Try to get to a store that sells various amps and narrow things down more. You will get a lot of recommendations here, but the ultimate guide is really your ears.

.... Anyway, get a MarkBass amp system .

--Kent

 

[RickenBoogie]

If you don't like the Ampeg sound, there's plenty of other makers with their own sound. I would suggest checking into some Mesa bass gear. I love their stuff, and that's all I've got to go on.