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What did you pay for your MAIN stage rig?
- Thread starter Warpeg
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Jesus. I purchased my rig back in '96-'97 (Eden WT800 w/2 4x10XLT Cabs). But, I also purchased Calzone road cases, for everything. I do know I paid a sh!tload of cash for it all. And, that was approximately 17 years ago.
Put it this way, the ART Nightbass was a big deal back then. Like a dummy, I fell for it and purchased one, along with my rig, and cases, too. I didn't even keep the damn thing for 3 months. Gee, I think that was what turned me against effects...... Man, that thing was cheezy.
Put it this way, the ART Nightbass was a big deal back then. Like a dummy, I fell for it and purchased one, along with my rig, and cases, too. I didn't even keep the damn thing for 3 months. Gee, I think that was what turned me against effects...... Man, that thing was cheezy.
- Jan 27, 2010
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- Endorsing Artist: Genz Benz Amplification
I got my Shuttle 6/NeoX212 through my endorsement deal, so I can't disclose what I paid. But I would have happily paid retail and been just as satisfied.
$150.
Peavey Musician 400 head: Free (inherited from my mom)
Peavey 2X15 cab: $150
and I made the speaker cable out of an old lamp cord, and some jacks I found in a drawer. It's been a great gigging rig for the past few months.
Peavey Musician 400 head: Free (inherited from my mom)
Peavey 2X15 cab: $150
and I made the speaker cable out of an old lamp cord, and some jacks I found in a drawer. It's been a great gigging rig for the past few months.
Soo jealous of your USA prices, you guys got it cheap!
I payed over $1500 for a used Gallien Krueger 700RB II and a brand new GK NEO 412!
I'd pay less for the head now (crisis, lower prices on the used market), but a few years ago it cost me 500€ ($656).
God I envy you!
I payed over $1500 for a used Gallien Krueger 700RB II and a brand new GK NEO 412!
I'd pay less for the head now (crisis, lower prices on the used market), but a few years ago it cost me 500€ ($656).
God I envy you!
I'll trade you for Geordie Shore. Just over £1000 between the MB Fusion and Compact.
Shuttlemax 9.2: $700 new
One or two fEARless 12/6s: ~$350 each (I built them before neo woofers jumped $100)
One or two fEARless 12/6s: ~$350 each (I built them before neo woofers jumped $100)
I use a Glasstone Lil G cab $600 new ( got mine early when they were severely underpriced) and one of three amp setups
Kustom KXB500. $200 new, crazy deal found out about it here on TB
Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 $400 new, same crazy deal seen here on TB
Michael Pope Designs MPP1 preamp +
Crown Drivecore XLS1500 both used, like new - through my usual horse trading I have $775 invested in this setup.
So I have very lightweight 500w, 900w and 1500w rigs that I used interchangeably for between $800 to $1375.
Kustom KXB500. $200 new, crazy deal found out about it here on TB
Genz Benz Shuttle 9.0 $400 new, same crazy deal seen here on TB
Michael Pope Designs MPP1 preamp +
Crown Drivecore XLS1500 both used, like new - through my usual horse trading I have $775 invested in this setup.
So I have very lightweight 500w, 900w and 1500w rigs that I used interchangeably for between $800 to $1375.
my '73 Acoustic 150 / 106 rig....bought not quite 2 yrs ago. $200 for the set and absolutely adore this thing.
$150.
Peavey Musician 400 head: Free (inherited from my mom)
Peavey 2X15 cab: $150
and I made the speaker cable out of an old lamp cord, and some jacks I found in a drawer. It's been a great gigging rig for the past few months.
Wow! What a blast from the past! That was a $500 rig in the mid-70s, which wasn't cheap then, but still way less than brands like Ampeg. Looks very well preserved.
I haven't bought anything new in years, so....
Either 400rb ($150), or Peavey T-Max in DIY heascase ($240?)
DIY 112 and 12/6 cabs ($400???) for the pair give or take.
Old, cheap Nady wireless for checking sound out front. ($40)
DIY cables, connectors ($20?)
Pocket tuner ($10)
Not sure on some exact prices but I put a mark on the $501-$750 category.
I also own and haul the PA and mix from stage but left that out as I assume this is just for bass eigs.
Either 400rb ($150), or Peavey T-Max in DIY heascase ($240?)
DIY 112 and 12/6 cabs ($400???) for the pair give or take.
Old, cheap Nady wireless for checking sound out front. ($40)
DIY cables, connectors ($20?)
Pocket tuner ($10)
Not sure on some exact prices but I put a mark on the $501-$750 category.
I also own and haul the PA and mix from stage but left that out as I assume this is just for bass eigs.
TOO MUCH. all up about 12.000€ but thats basses, pa,two rigs,etc. also the cost is spread out over the last 8 years or so. and i still get GAS.
ps. the PA and lights are half owned by the drummer so knock two grand + off that total.the next purchase will be a bionic back so that i can lug all the stuff around. err, just seen the OP.
main rig
GK MB 500 fusion 700€
2x 1x15 mesa powerhouse cabs 900€ each.
wireless 300€
assorted bits and bobs including digital tambura 300€ so thats about 3000€ not including basses.. apart from my bass stuff i live in poverty with a cruddy little 13 year old van and i live on spagetti and lentils.i think i have my priorities about right.
ps. the PA and lights are half owned by the drummer so knock two grand + off that total.the next purchase will be a bionic back so that i can lug all the stuff around. err, just seen the OP.
main rig
GK MB 500 fusion 700€
2x 1x15 mesa powerhouse cabs 900€ each.
wireless 300€
assorted bits and bobs including digital tambura 300€ so thats about 3000€ not including basses.. apart from my bass stuff i live in poverty with a cruddy little 13 year old van and i live on spagetti and lentils.i think i have my priorities about right.
