Nooo, SR, I've never dyed it. That was back when school children hadn't gotten to me yet. The graying process began to evolve shortly after that!
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The Combo Club
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Nooo, SR, I've never dyed it. That was back when school children hadn't gotten to me yet. The graying process began to evolve shortly after that!
B4 previous...uh, probings , I asked for a coupla 8x10 glossies. And to let me know if they find Jimmy Hoffa.Please say hi to your colon for us as you gaze upon him in amazement. Maybe you could post a pic...
Still no "mainframe" computer set up...waiting for cabling to be put in tomorrow. So it's find some of my old stuff on youtube and jam along with the Carvin combo and Squier VM Cab. GK will come out for my first time playing with some "locals" tomorrow.
I go way back and have "Combo Club #4"...yea, there are other combo's that size and may have other features, like the Fender. A 410 may sort of start seeming like a Cab with a head attached, vs a true combo, as portability is key attribute imoF'walZ, allow me the honor of adding you to our esteemed roster of combo owners. I looked through my doc and cannot find you, but that pic is too perty not to give a membership number to its owner. Let me know.
As far as a king's coronation, there may be those out there who'll disagree, but it won't be me. I'd agree with you, the 212-ii set the pace for the supreme-sized bass combos, and as you said, is still lite enough to haul with one hand. If anyone feels otherwise, this is the forum to do tell us, in a positive way, of course.
The only one at the top of my head that might challenge is my Fender Stage 800. 400 watts into its internal 210s, and another 400 watts into an 8 ohm 210 cabinet. But I'm not done yet. I can also add another 8 ohms 210 cab creating a 610 down to 2.667 ohms impedance and it won't blow up! Right now I don't know of any other currently-sold combo that'll do that, but if there is, someone I'm sure will mention it.
Now, what if I could find an 8-ohm 410 cab? Two of those along with my internal tens? Let's not even ponder the thought!
But early in the era or lightweight class D combo's, I think GK's MB combo's really set a high bar for tone, power and portability. In my Journey i went from this Combo, to Rumble stuff....than sold the Rumble stuff and went all in with Mesa. However i kept the GK combos (I have an MB112-ii as well), they just work and sound good.
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Nah, unnecessary. This ain't like the amphitheater in some of my posted videos. It's a relatively small VFW in Jensen Beach, FL, on a Sunday afternoon. Prolly a cookout which kinda sux for me due to dietary restrictions brought on by the colonoscopy 3 days later.
Lemony drink. Lots and lots of lemony drink.
We call it the "Vitamin M" club (Miralax) A large class of wine to celebrate the final "push" is not recommended 
I gotta ask if beer is considered a clear liquid.Lemony drink. Lots and lots of lemony drink.
Mr. Bigs, glad to hear from ya. I knew as soon as something GK was mentioned you'd be out like a flash! Glad to hear things are progressing for ya. The Carvin will do well for you until it's time you unveil your GK. Then people, look out!
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Alcohol is a diuretic, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been tried
Red wine is a no. White wine ... Best to make sure you're really done before you go to bed 
Alcohol is a diuretic, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been tried
White wine, yes… OR mix in the silver tequila into the “lemony drink” to get a taste of “Old Tijuana” including the Montezuma Revenge part!!
Thanks. Not my first go-round. I'll prolly be "napping" on the bathroom floor.Alcohol is a diuretic, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been tried
I go way back and have "Combo Club #4"...yea, there are other combo's that size and may have other features, like the Fender. A 410 may sort of start seeming like a Cab with a head attached, vs a true combo, as portability is key attribute imo
OMG, a founding father! FZ, I haven't gone back before my 51st membership number to look for someone in probably a year or two. Thanks for making an appearance and sharing your thoughts. Morrighan, get put the good china for lunch. I know a number of players are still writing on TB, but I wish they'd stop by to see us more often. Don't be a stranger!
I agree with your thoughts on combos vs. separates. I love both, but find the grab 'n go portability of a combo so much nicer. I also agree that you could name GK as the pioneer of the lightweight yet powerful combo that the original MB series gave bass players. I owned a Gen I MB-210 combo and 210 cabinet, and the pair were so easy to move and gave me 500 watts to play with. Admittedly, I had numerous gremlins with the combo and sold both off for new Markbass, but the newer generation seems better built, though really expensive. My last GK was the little MB-108 combo that I bought new for $125, I believe, but the same combo is now selling for $250! What did Bob Galien do, install solid gold connectors? Not even a single additional watt and double the price. That's when I moved on but respect their innovation and quality build.
Your Mesa stuff, which I've never gotten the opportunity to play through sounds as if it's on another level of bass amplification. What do you find it gives you that other brands don't do as well? I mean, Sir Paul runs through Mesa, so it must be great.
Finally, great conversation with you. This is why there's a Combo Club, to begin with. Thanks! Everyone else, feel free to jump in with your thoughts too.
Wait. We're s'posed to think?
Wait. We're s'posed to think?
Not if you’re getting a colonoscopy. Just wince a little.
Yea, IME the Mesa gear is a whole level or so up for sure....I saved up for a while, and for me its the "before i leave this Earth, I want to own a dream rig", rig. Tonally I've never been happier with an amp, and it certainly lives up to the hype.
Special request from @iagtrplyr ... copied from the Ampeg Rocket Bass thread
New Rocket Bass RB-112 soundclip: Direct out + Mic (Shure 58) w/ EZ Drummer loop.
Amp EQ: Bass -1/2 notch; Mid flat; Treble +1 notch.
SGT engaged: GRIT exactly 9 o'clock, Level full.
Amp volume 10 o'clock
BOSS PQ-3B parametric in amp effects loop adding a hair ~2.8k & ~900hz
Fender CIJ Precision, EMG GRZ pickup, 2-week old DR Sunbeams, pick.
Presonus Studio One Producer DAW, no DAW EQ or track processing.
New Rocket Bass RB-112 soundclip: Direct out + Mic (Shure 58) w/ EZ Drummer loop.
Amp EQ: Bass -1/2 notch; Mid flat; Treble +1 notch.
SGT engaged: GRIT exactly 9 o'clock, Level full.
Amp volume 10 o'clock
BOSS PQ-3B parametric in amp effects loop adding a hair ~2.8k & ~900hz
Fender CIJ Precision, EMG GRZ pickup, 2-week old DR Sunbeams, pick.
Presonus Studio One Producer DAW, no DAW EQ or track processing.
That's a beauty of a gigging bass rig if I ever saw one! I totally get your "before I leave this Earth" vibe. On the homepage today there's an article on Andy Field, the guy who developed the Subway series for Mesa. Looks as if he and Jeff Genzler are putting the band back together again for some Genzler bass pedals.
Congrats, FZ, all those overtime hours look to have paid off!
As Lowbrow said, your Fearless Leader requested he post some great playing through his new combo, and for those of you who haven't heard it, I thought it'd be a good opportunity to do so. Thanks, Lb, for your graciousness in doing so. I also enjoyed his detailed notes on the settings used for those of us recording our own noodlings at home. This is a great example of giving us curious types exactly what we need to know.
Thanks again, Lowbrow!
Quick gig report for those curious about the Trace Elliott Elf 1x10 combo. I recently picked up one of these tiny punch factories from TB member @Nuage420.
It KILLED at my instrumental surf rock gig this past Thursday night. Guitar, bass, drums, no vocals, no PA. I had way more than enough output. And it couldn't have worked out better since I had to carry it, along with my bass and bag of cords/pedals for about a quarter mile from my parking spot in downtown Omaha to my gig at the tiki bar, which is a basement bar. Anyway, everyone couldn't believe how little and powerful it was. "Punchy" was a term that came up several times. I put it on a wicker chair (picture below) to get some elevation. The bar manager who books us (also a bass player) was really impressed by it. I had previously been using an original series TC BG250 combo, which weighs 36 lbs. All things considered, the TC is still a pretty lightweight amp...and I still have it, because it's a really great 1x15 combo. But I got tired of carrying it from car down to the gig (I'm 42 but my back must be 72) so I decided to look for something lighter, but still powerful enough for bar gigs. The Elf combo is only 18 lbs...half the weight of the TC! It's literally smaller than my 20 watt Acoustic practice amp, lol. Anyway, that's my report on the Elf combo for anyone curious.
It KILLED at my instrumental surf rock gig this past Thursday night. Guitar, bass, drums, no vocals, no PA. I had way more than enough output. And it couldn't have worked out better since I had to carry it, along with my bass and bag of cords/pedals for about a quarter mile from my parking spot in downtown Omaha to my gig at the tiki bar, which is a basement bar. Anyway, everyone couldn't believe how little and powerful it was. "Punchy" was a term that came up several times. I put it on a wicker chair (picture below) to get some elevation. The bar manager who books us (also a bass player) was really impressed by it. I had previously been using an original series TC BG250 combo, which weighs 36 lbs. All things considered, the TC is still a pretty lightweight amp...and I still have it, because it's a really great 1x15 combo. But I got tired of carrying it from car down to the gig (I'm 42 but my back must be 72) so I decided to look for something lighter, but still powerful enough for bar gigs. The Elf combo is only 18 lbs...half the weight of the TC! It's literally smaller than my 20 watt Acoustic practice amp, lol. Anyway, that's my report on the Elf combo for anyone curious.
for lightweight, buttkickin' combos.
