The rack system is now complete

[themacinator]

Well the gig rig is now complete. Top to bottom:

PowerWerks PowerPro 1620 Power Conditioner
Shure SC4 Wireless System
Korg DT-1 Pro Tuner
SansAmp Tech 21 RBI Preamp
Mesa/Boogie Bass 400+ Amp
2 unit locking drawer

10U shock mount case with swivel rubber 3 inch casters.

 

[mikeddd]

Nice rig! Do you run the Sansamp in front of the Mesa or in the FX loop?

 

[IvanMike]

Nice!

where are the two powerlifters that are supposed to come with it?

 

[themacinator]

Nice rig! Do you run the Sansamp in front of the Mesa or in the FX loop?

In front for now but I am considering moving it to the effects loop. That way I can take it out completely if I want with the turn of knob.

 

[naturalkinds]

Yikes. Let's hope that massive tube amp doesn't need any cooling space.

 

[themacinator]

Nice!

where are the two powerlifters that are supposed to come with it?

Hey the drummer and guitar dudes gotta earn their keep...time to lift boys!

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Curious: What sort of gigs do you play?

 

[themacinator]

Rock covers mostly. Hard rock like AC/DC, Shinedown, Bush

 

[IvanMike]

In front for now but I am considering moving it to the effects loop. That way I can take it out completely if I want with the turn of knob.

I'm a big fan of using them in the loop. If the RM model is like the pedal, the "blend" control really only works on the drive and presence "amp modeling" portion of the unit. The entire tone section (B/T) stays full on no matter what, and even set flat there is a definite mid suck going on. I like the units, but I like to add just how much of them I want, and I like to be able to get rid the very obvious thumbprint they put on the sound no matter where they are set.

 

[IvanMike]

Yikes. Let's hope that massive tube amp doesn't need any cooling space.

Dry Ice in the storage drawer.......

Or a couple of fans in the back of the rack.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Rock covers mostly. Hard rock like AC/DC, Shinedown, Bush

I meant, the type of venues.

 

[themacinator]

Ah...everything from small smoky bars to outdoor civic festivals.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Ah...everything from small smoky bars to outdoor civic festivals.

I was just thinking that you have an awful lot of gear for a bar-band bassist (like I am)... I am *far* too lazy to shlep that much kit - not to mention cheap!

 

[themacinator]

Yes I know it's more than some but it is fully contained in a nice rack. Pop the covers, plug in the power conditioner and it's ready to go. It has beautiful tone, loads of flexibility, and looks good if I do say so myself.

 

[BrickBatMansion]

right on man! ive put the RBI thru a '76 SVT head + 2 8x10 cabs and it was.........delicious. the RBI is one of the best pre-amps ive ever used.

great tone right out of the box.

 

[brenner182]

I see you own a stingray, Do you have any sound clips with the rbi? Im really looking to get one but nowheere around me has one to demo.

 

[Big John66]

Nice rack! Good for you for going the whole way and getting a REAL shock-mount rack. The first time it rolls off the back edge of a 4 foot stage and all the gear remains perfect, you'll be happy you popped for the shock-mount rack. Or at least I was when it happened to me.

 

[themacinator]

Nice rack! Good for you for going the whole way and getting a REAL shock-mount rack. The first time it rolls off the back edge of a 4 foot stage and all the gear remains perfect, you'll be happy you popped for the shock-mount rack. Or at least I was when it happened to me.

Thanks, got it from a fellow TB'er about a week ago. It's purpose was specifically to provide a secure home to my new 400+.

The rack gets it's first gig this Saturday. I'll have video and will share the Stingray/RBI/400+ goodness

 

[dukeisdog]

What cab are you running this stuff through?

 

[themacinator]

At this time an Ampeg SVT 810 or if I wanna go smaller my SVT 410HLN. I have two Bag End cabs on the way. A 410 and 115 to run as a stack.