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Rig Advice for someone without a car

#61
Ukiah Bass said:
Priorities first. You need a girlfriend with a car!
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This brought back a great memory of me burning out the clutch in my girlfriend's little Hyundia accent hatch back. It was an outside gig and I was backing up a small hill to the load in area. I think that little car was carrying two people, a 4x10, a rack, and other gear. Ahh, the smell of burnt clutch in the morning! Don't ask me how I got all the gear in that little car. I guess the girl wasn't too mad either. She ended up marrying me!
 
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#63
I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but is there a reason that you want to do a backpack versus a cart? You mentioned visual issues, so I don't know if you're using a cane or a seeing eye dog which rules out having another hand for a cart. I've used a Magna Cart folding cart and they've held up pretty well for hauling a cab and a head. but if you have a lot of weight outside the wheelbase, it can start "tick tocking" back and forth if you're moving fast and hit a bump. Just think the cart would be a lot easier than a backpack if it would work for you.
 
#64
I would look at GK's neo cabs. Light, solid, good power handling, solid price. (call RMC Audio for the best price on GK cabs). Get two 112 or two 115. That way you have some flexibility if you absolutely have no ride to help you.
 
#65
Back at home, we do not have the luxury of having our own gear even a bass. If we're lucky enough it would likely be a copy. Every bar/gig provides amps/pa/drums but you'll have to bear with what they have. But, things have changed these days, people can afford a li'l bit say pedals, a squier, a practice amp though there would be some exception to other people who can afford but I would say you guys are very lucky. Let alone our mode of transportation.

Just sharing some sentiments.
 
#66
An interesting option could be the TC electronic RS210c cabinet. It can hold a RH head and act like a combo. It has a built in handle and wheels. Can handle a reasonable amount of power. And the head can handle 3 of the speakers If you eventually have more space.

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The most volume in the smallest space is likely the greenboy or Duke options for dB/size. You get what you pay for with those.
 
#68
Hmmm... I'd say your upper size limit is somewhere around a 115-210 area. If I were you, I'd go to the nearest music store, try out all their small and light preamps through all their small and light cabs until you find a combination you like.

Jeremy
 
#71
mbelue said:
In general.
Possibly the worst design imaginable.
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mine work fine... and I've never read anything resembling that anywhere, either on TB, or on Bassgear magazine, but rather than derail this thread further, I'll just assume you have a personal problem with them, which is well within your right to.
 
#72
SamJ said:
mine work fine... and I've never read anything resembling that anywhere, either on TB, or on Bassgear magazine, but rather than derail this thread further, I'll just assume you have a personal problem with them, which is well within your right to.
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One of these?
You haven't read about these here?
Please look around TB some more.
It is an opinion but....
 
#73
the TC stuff is nice, not too expensive, and very lightweight. i'd go there, with your choice of hand truck to pull it along.

i use a markbass minimark, the discontinued 2x6" version. not enough for most situations, but i will say having a small amp that you can bring around like that is one of the best moves i ever made.
 
#76
RichSnyder I'm good with either way. I do use a cane, so if I went with a cart I'd have to be able to pull it behind one handed. I'm just not really able to tell what kind of cab would fit well on a cart, as I don't want to deal with the weight distribution issues if too much of it is outside the wheels.

I like the idea of the TC 2x10C. Or if GK made neo versions of their cabs I could slot the Fusion into. I really don't want to give up the amp, so other combos or modular systems are kind of a last resort. But that might be one that's tempting.

JYBass that's about the conclusion I'd come to as well. Going to go try stuff today.

Schlyder: Awesome.
 
#77
When you look at cabs, see how they are constructed - some are easier to carry, because of the shape of the cab, depth of cab, and placement of handle. My cab is not that deep, but taller, with the handle on the side, so it is very easy to carry in one hand while walking. My class D head I can carry in the other hand with my bass.
 
#78
Shaerah56 said:
Hi TBers
Here's the situation: Due to not being able to drive I need a good loud rig that'll fit in the back of smallish cabs, on a hand cart for transit/walking or have its own tiltback transport system. I have to be able to pull it behind me. I've currently got an MB Fusion and may be upgrading to a MiniMega this summer if it's as good as it looks from description and specs.
I play mostly metal at this point, but I don't have a steady band so that could change. I'm a 5 stringer, so I'd like something that can handle the low B, but still give me some clarity for higher notes.
The options I've found I can test before buying are the Mesa Powerhouse 1200 and a Traynor 8x8 cab. Other options I'm looking at are AudioKinesis and Barefaced, a stack of TC Electronic 2x10's, or a 6x10 from Mesa or Ampeg.
Are there any other suggestions I should think about? Opinions on the cabs mentioned for my type of music? Should I give up, find a stage monitor or set of IEMs and do everything through the PA and hope I don't get a gig where there isn't one?
Thanks for any opinions offered.
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Your situation seems uh... interesting. You don't / can't drive for whatever reason don't know if anyone asked, not really any of our business why, but to say the least, that puts you at a distinct disadvantage. So I am going to assume you are relying on public transit, Taxi services etc, and you need gear that can just sort of go with you.

GREAT! Lots of rigs that can do that...

You play metal meaning *#$%ing loud.

Problem.

A 500 watt 210 rig with either a light weight combo, or light weight head and cab would be ideal, except for that low B string... I don't play 5ers or low B at all, so I am not sure about it, but I have heard folks fuss about all sorts of 210 / 410, well anything 10 cabs and combos farting on the low B.

I freely admit I am biased toward the Fender Rumble, particularly the 500 combo for a stack of lightweight, easy to move, and groovaliscious tone making reasons... And I HIGHLY recommend you audition one as soon as you can, as well as a the Rumble 500 head, and 210 cab...

They are light weight, have tone for days, are super easy to dial in, and relatively easy on the wallet... You can easily add an extension cab to the combo, or run 2 8ohm cabs off of the head. If space and weight handling are available you can do 2 8 ohm 410s behind a 500 head and get some crazy loud sound...

Just remember, since you are hauling without your own dedicated and under YOUR control transportation, you MUST take portability which includes as a major factor, weight and physical size, into consideration...

If I was in a public transit dependent state and trying to gig out, I would not hesitate to add a collapsible hand truck to my list of gear, get custom covers for my combo and cab, hand truck them, with my pedals, cables, tuner, and bass in a gig bag on my back... I've seen guitarists do similar, it's not pretty, nor does it look easy, but it IS doable...
 

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