Either way you go you'll gave a nice combo. My MB112 is a great amp as well. Just a little different tonality from a GK than from a tc electronic.
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TC Electronic BG250 Club
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Either way you go you'll gave a nice combo. My MB112 is a great amp as well. Just a little different tonality from a GK than from a tc electronic.
I had an interesting revelation today. I've not been a effects user to this point, but some of the songs my new band is playing are going to call for a few. Until I get a multi fx pedal, I was trying some thing out on the BG250. I decided to take it to practice today to try some of the toneprint effects.
Since the band uses IEMs (no amps at practice or gigs) I ran DI out of the BG...what do you know? No effects through DI.
Since the band uses IEMs (no amps at practice or gigs) I ran DI out of the BG...what do you know? No effects through DI.
drpepper said:
I think that they will work if you set it to post EQ. Not sure but worth a shot.
Ha! That's embarrassing...I didn't even think of that, but I was a bit flustered.
I can't say sitting here now that I even remember seeing a pre/post selector. I'll check it out, but I really need to get a multi fx pedal.
Though I'm not a big effects user, I do wonder how quick or easy it would be to change effects during a gig, when you don't often have much time between tunes.
Up to now, I've not been an effects user at all. Looking at my real-world gig situations, I can't imagine there's a practical way to do much effect switching.
It seems to me that the implementation is what it is, but it's not going to take the place of pedals for anything but the most basic use.
I'm with you there. I can see the compressor being a nice effect to have on hand, but the Toneprint isn't the feature I'd be buying this amp for anyway.
Exactly.
Given my current need (IEMs/no amps), I'd basically be bringing the BG250 on stage as an effects pedal...umm no.
There's some effects in the amp. They do what they do how they do it. It's not for every situation.
That doesn't detract from the solid pluses.
Just curious what's your setup other than the BG250? I'm IEM/pedalboard and works great.
I have an RH750 and SVT7PRO heads and GB Uber 410 and RS212 cabinets. I use the RH or 7PRO with the 410, chosen by whim. If I'm going with the RS212, I tend to use the RH (because the 7PRO does sit on it facing front).
Since getting the BG250, anything I would have opted for the 212, I've grabbed the BG250 instead.
The new band says I'm free to have an amp on stage if I want the feel behind me. If I go that way, I'm sure it'll be the 410 and one of the heads.
With my "for fun" band, I'll be bringing the BG250 on the next two outings...a couple of Christmas parties.
The only pedal I use regularly with my electrics is a VT Bass. I like the vintage vibe the BG250 can do, so I don't know if I'd use the VT Bass as much. It's nice to have options though!
I've just played straight myself, but I'm doing some songs that will really be helped (3 piece, no keyboards) by blends of octaver, synth, chorus, phaser, flanger and probably some others...Hella Good, Jungle Love, Pumped Up Kicks, Party Rock Anthem, Sexyback, Let's Go Crazy so far.
Yeah, I'm coming from doing mostly classic rock covers (~75%) and the band itself is re-tooling from being a hard rock band. A lot of fun so far being in on building a good part of the set list from the ground up.
We're keeping a few of the popular harder songs, and adding party rock/pop and a couple of pop-country tunes. We want to see people on the dance floor.
I got some noticeable hiss, coming directly from the head, the electronics... not the tweeter hiss. Thought it's from a fan, but if there isn't any, what can make such a noise? And should I be worried about it?
I got some noticeable hiss, coming directly from the head, the electronics... not the tweeter hiss. Thought it's from a fan, but if there isn't any, what can make such a noise? And should I be worried about it?
As far as I have found, mine seems to be completely silent.
That seems like it would be something to look into.
So, if you have something in the headphone jack, you hear a hissing noise?
drpepper said:
Here's what I play through the amp is home and probably going up for sale when I get a break from the road I picked up when I was between steady gigs but it's extra now and I need another 5 string.
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