The Combo Club

[iagtrplyr]

Well, now that you mention it ....

This is a portrait of me a couple of years ago when I'm unceremoniously dropped into rehab two days after bilateral knee replacements. As it's a given that at this point I require a wheelchair for the most mundane of tasks, my temporary residence is in the company of people even more elderly than I ....

The television channel in the rehab unit is selected by the therapist on duty. Weekdays it's some happy fluff. Actually it's all happy fluff. But one of them is an infomercial for a complete Laugh-In collection.

Do you remember Laugh-In? the PT asks, in full knowledge every guest at this hotel remembers Laugh-In. (They do test for cognitive function, and my rehab includes baking and frosting a cake.) Do you remember Laugh-In?

Whereupon ....

In my capacity as a young reporter, I am an invited guest in the home of Jo Anne Worley. She wishes to speak to me about one of her charitable endeavours, which is to say she wishes to see some press. I'm okay with that, because as jobs go it's not really one of the bad ones ... As I walk in and am mid-gesture introducing myself, she shoves a biscuit in my mouth before I can say a word

Yeah I know Laugh-In

Wonderful story, M! My faith in those of us who were around when Laugh-In was on NBC, not TV Land. I think it was Monday nights when my family sat around the tube laughing our heads off. My dad's favorite laugh was during Rowan and Martin's news broadcast when they reported the Russians were rolling out their latest tank and they mentioned it was an event where Miss USSR was photographed with the mechanical best. So the gag line was something like, "Here's Miss USSR pictured here with the new Soviet tank. The tank, on the left, is their latest model..." I'm paraphrasing, but I'm telling ya, my pop was still laughing two shows later that night.

 

[iagtrplyr]

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Of course, everyone recognizes GonePlaid's landmark concert that inspired that Kasino ad ...

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And, ... it's a combo!!!

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I remember that particular gig. In Rolling Stone the following month, John Entwhistle mentioned he caught the show and complained that GP was TOO loud even for him! Do we have a member in Ohio who can grab that Kasino? We need to get it to FL by Christmas. Let's go people!

 

[iagtrplyr]

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Wow, how the heck does the crew get that rig to the next town???

 

[swink]

Wow, how the heck does the crew get that rig to the next town???

If I'd known that, 'someone familiar to us' would be doing a photo shoot in front of his garage.

 

[Protagonist]

Wow, how the heck does the crew get that rig to the next town???

Move the town to the rig?

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I missed out on it. It didn't run for long in the UK.

I can see that. Different sort of humor. But also different cultural base.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

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Love it!

Now we need a scene with a bunch of those ting people dancing around the Kasino monolith whole GP throws a reverse Thunderbird up in the air...

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Wow, how the heck does the crew get that rig to the next town???

Hot Black’s spaceship.

 

[Bassiclees]

GC has the Markbass CMD 102P for 8 bones black Friday deal.
GAS factor 10/10.
Would be an upgrade from a Rumble 40 and an Acoustic B100.
Yea or nay?

 

[iagtrplyr]

What did I do?

Sorry for the late response. I just woke up after all that turkey today.

Red, you wrote about how much you enjoy playing through your PJB D4 and I thought it was a commendable post. Quite a few positives, but also some negatives as well. Just goes to show our ears are our own.

 

[iagtrplyr]

GC has the Markbass CMD 102P for 8 bones black Friday deal.
GAS factor 10/10.
Would be an upgrade from a Rumble 40 and an Acoustic B100.
Yea or nay?

Yes...maybe. I think it somewhat depends on what kind of music you're playing. As a previous owner of that particular MB, I found it really nice for pop, big band, jazzy-sounding kind of music, but to me, it was too dry for rock and the heavier stuff. I will say it plays with pedals fairly well, but I just don't foresee Geezer Butler using it on tour anytime soon.

If you like the B100's BIG bottom (though kinda boomy) and/or the Rumbler's tone, I'd go with the same line but move up to more power. For those same eight bones at GC, you could get a used Rumble 500 and 210 ext cab and that would be satisfyingly loud and with the same pedigree as your 40. Or, if you like modeling (and who doesn't?), grab a used Stage 800 combo for $700, or save another sawbuck and get a new one. That's 400 watts alone with the same killer 210 combination. It's my avatar this week.

Again, the Markbass deal is a good one and if you're jonesing for one, grab it! But with that kinda cash, I'd look around a bit just to see what else is out there. When ya purchase something, take a pic and post it here with a membership number request and I'll speak to the Fearless Leader about granting you one. He's really a decent guy...

Good hunting!

 

[themickster]

I can see that. Different sort of humor. But also different cultural base.

We had it on the less mainstream BBC2 - one of only three channels at the time - and when I was too young to be up that late.

 

[themickster]

Move the town to the rig?

I'm moving home soon to be nearer to my Trace Elliott 1x15.

 

[themickster]

MB... was too dry for rock and the heavier stuff

Good hunting!

I soak mine before a gig

 

[Bassiclees]

Thank you @iagtrplyr . Immensely. You called it, I love the big bottom. For now I'm sticking with experimenting... Had interesting results using the two outputs from the Line6 Pod Go into the Rumble and B100 simultaneously in stereo and mono modes which is more than I'll need until live happens again. Thank you thank you. GAS controlled, will make a donation to a Veteran-centric charity to put a button on it.

 

[biguglyman]

GC has the Markbass CMD 102P for 8 bones black Friday deal.
GAS factor 10/10.

You might want to consider a GK MB212-ii. 500 watts, 2X12" speakers and weighs a svelte 40lbs. (just about 20kg)

My current band has a MarkBass 2X10" combo at the practice room and I'm struggling to get what I consider a decent sound out of it. I have NO such issues with my GK. IMHO, YMMV

 

[redstrand]

Sorry for the late response. I just woke up after all that turkey today.

Red, you wrote about how much you enjoy playing through your PJB D4 and I thought it was a commendable post. Quite a few positives, but also some negatives as well. Just goes to show our ears are our own.

I was being sarcastic. But I stick by my review, it’s a great combo, everything sounds good through it. I’ve taken it to demo things so it lightens my wallet too lol

 

[iagtrplyr]

Thank you @iagtrplyr . Immensely. You called it, I love the big bottom. For now I'm sticking with experimenting... Had interesting results using the two outputs from the Line6 Pod Go into the Rumble and B100 simultaneously in stereo and mono modes which is more than I'll need until live happens again. Thank you thank you. GAS controlled, will make a donation to a Veteran-centric charity to put a button on it.

Anytime, my bass-playing compadre. We’d still love to have you join our band of merry low-end enthusiasts. Take a pic of your current gear and post away!

Biggie’s recommendation of the big GK combo isn’t a bad one either. Go back a couple of pages and check out a member’s experiment where he’s rubbing two Ampeg BA115 v2’s simultaneously. Boom!

 

[Bassiclees]

Well here's my Stack². Really happy with the ability to dial in exactly what I want across the Fender Rumble 10” and the Acoustic B100 15". Using my Line6 Pod Go outputs to send to each amp, working on setting up output specific FX (compression, filters, etc.). The ability to EQ each combo separately has allowed me to really focus the sound. I’m still searching for ‘my tone’ however it is starting to come together. Pictured is the Ray4 for delivering the growlybeef but the Precision delivers that Jamerson warmth magnificently. Suck it MarkBass and GC- instead of a pricey combo made a donation to Team Rubicon | Built To Serve which is a great org staffed mostly by Veterans. Thank you TB forum, I’m inspired.

 

[RodRy]

I was being sarcastic. But I stick by my review, it’s a great combo, everything sounds good through it. I’ve taken it to demo things so it lightens my wallet too lol

Agreed. I was surprised how good my guitar sounds through it. Nearly as good as my tube amp, and no wait for the tubes to heat up.

What post number was your review over there? I've had no luck finding it again.