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I like the looks when people pick up my Rumble 40(16#)or R100(22#).
There is totally that, especially for anyone who's ever lifted a bass rig before.
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There is totally that, especially for anyone who's ever lifted a bass rig before.
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Last I heard, that's moved about as often now - and with the same enthusiasm - as a Leslie.
I had an opportunity to get a Leslie for free. No way to move it, nowhere to put it and no use for it. I told them to give it to a church.
It used to be mine. I gave it to the guy who had loaned me his VOX Continental for 2 years. B4 he passed away, he told his wife to make certain I got it back. I thanked her-and him posthumously-for the offer. It would have required a 250 mile round trip and likely a trip to a chiropractor. Plus, I'm not sure it woulda fit in my van.
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Yep, I get that with my GK MB150E/112 too! Funny thing is that at 26 pounds, it's heavier than it looks.The bonus of "you're getting that from That?" is worth the price of admission
I'm hip[not really]. My 2000 Bassman25 weighs in at 33#, whereas my R40 is 16#, R100 is 22#,and R200c is 34.5#.
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And the Phil Jones BG-400 is much heavier than it may appear to be. It's compact. "Light" is a somewhat elastic concept for bass players.
I like the looks when people pick up my Rumble 40(16#)or R100(22#).
Especially when you make it look like you’re having to use every muscle to set it up upon arrival!
Did you mod your R40? If so, I'd be happy to hear how (loosing weight is easier for my equipment than it is for me). I ask because Fender claims 18# on their site, but of course materials may account for a 2 pound difference.
One of the main reasons I'm interested in the Double 4. Genuine feather weight compared to my other gear.
Ha! I'm fond of several different types of beer, but most lagers are just not my taste. That was one of the things I was looking forward to at the open mic that did not happen: good beer. I could have stayed and had one, but there was only one person I recognized, and he looked to be in close conversation with his table-mate.And an affront to this porter/stout drinker.
I tried a Guinness Blonde Lager.
My bad-18#. I was thinking that I tell ppl it's 16# lighter than the 200c. Only mod was buying a custom cover. J/K. I put some foam in it. Then took about 1/2 back out, so it's prolly 18.5#.
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When you're at an event, or at the train station - or even in a McDonald's - and have only International Style Lagers to choose from then Guinness Blonde Lager ain't a bad choice.
Taking the new(to me) GK MB212-ii to rehearsal Saturday. They thought my little Carvin ProBass 150 was a lot of sound per pound, wait until they get a load of 500 watts and 2X12"s at just 37 pounds!
Hey RR! Yes, that combo is so light you have to remind yourself you have something in your hand when you're carrying it. The darn thing really seems bullet-proof as well though I'm not planning on shooting it or anything. You may have to convince your brain that its size-cost ratio isn't a negative, but the overall sound and form factor is something you'll know means more than sheer bulk. Make sure to keep it on your shortlist as you draw nearer to your shootout.
Oh, it wasn't bad at all, and you're right. It's certainly better than most of the stuff that a lot of people call beer.
While in the service of my country (US Navy) I had the chance to sample a wide variety of the worlds beers. Most American beers at that time (late 70's) came up well short of what I learned was "good beer". With the coming of micro-breweries and companies like Harpoon and Sam Adams, America is now represented much better. I remember when I was in England; the Brits liked to say American beer was "all wind and water". Not a bad description. That being said, there are some NASTY beers in other countries too...
I like the looks when people pick up my Rumble 40(16#)or R100(22#).
I got the same astonished looks last night when folks lifted my R100, they said it feels empty, but lots of compliments on the tone.
