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What's the Best rig you've played through?
- Thread starter joelns
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In 2008 I bought a NeoX 212t cabinet with a Shuttle 6.0. That was the best thing I had ever heard my bass through. Now I have 5 heads that I run through the NeoX, a Shuttle 6.0, Streamliner 600, Walkabout, D-800 and a GK400rb and they all sound great.
So I would have to say the NeoX cabinet is the best rig I've played through, regardless of the amp.
So I would have to say the NeoX cabinet is the best rig I've played through, regardless of the amp.
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I don't have much experience with so called dream rigs, but SVT into a vintage fridge is definitely one. However, even in a decent size club, I needed to hold it back. I'd imagine it would sound even "more gooder" if I could have opened it up a bit. The surprise for me was a GK 400RB into an old beat to crap EV loaded 2x15. Honestly, not a bad sound to be had in that rig from round to grindy. I wish the cab didn't weigh so damn much, and worse yet, need a 2nd 2x15 to do any truly big gigs.
Best-sounding compact rig, definitely my old G-K 700RB-II through a G-K Neo112 cab. I now use a lightweight MB-500 head, which sounds similar in a band mix when adjusted properly, but the 700RB-II did sound better. Honorable mention to G-K heads through Bag End 1x15 cabs, which I've played on a couple of gigs. Outstanding cabs.
The most memorable large stage rig was an Ashdown head through an Ampeg 810 cab, which was supplied by another band on the bill. I ran my Fender J through that, and it was righteous. I've played through several 8x10 rigs that all sounded great, like my G-K MB-500 through a supplied Marshall cab, but that Ashdown/Ampeg rig was special.
The most memorable large stage rig was an Ashdown head through an Ampeg 810 cab, which was supplied by another band on the bill. I ran my Fender J through that, and it was righteous. I've played through several 8x10 rigs that all sounded great, like my G-K MB-500 through a supplied Marshall cab, but that Ashdown/Ampeg rig was special.
SVPCL , Crown XLS 1500 , fEarful 15/6 , fEarful 15 Sub , Ibanez SR 1405e .
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This one. 1980 Rickenbacker 4001 + Ric-O-Sound box; high end to original Blueline SVT head and 70s 810; low end to solid-state Yamaha B100 head driving Energy Group cabinet loaded with McCauley 18".
SVT through 610 cab. I know that I'm not supposed to like the 610, yet I do. Best that I would actually carry? My Mesa D-800+ / Subway 210 + 115. Second best? Any reasonable rig that is supplied and I don't have to carry.
Aggie DB750 on a Aggie GS412. Glorious at any volume.
This one .. fearful 1212/6/1+12/6/1 built by me and GK fusion 1200s
I think you remember nights where you really liked your tone...here's an oddball. We were playing a blockparty one night, our sound...and for the heck of it I put my Precision into a VTBass into the effects return of a PF500 I had before I sent it back when it fried. That into a 410HE. It was great. Really tight. I'm a sealed cab guy.
I've had alot. Many different Ampegs, Sunn, Fender Bassmans, Mesa, even a Peavey Megabass. Also of course the preamp into the power amp phase.
But I think what I have right now, a AG700 and a Berg NV610 is the best rig Ive had. I also have a Hartke HD210 for small stuff. That's a nice little cabinet too.
I've had alot. Many different Ampegs, Sunn, Fender Bassmans, Mesa, even a Peavey Megabass. Also of course the preamp into the power amp phase.
But I think what I have right now, a AG700 and a Berg NV610 is the best rig Ive had. I also have a Hartke HD210 for small stuff. That's a nice little cabinet too.
My current set up has been my workhorse for almost 9 years
A Genz Benz Streamliner 600 head & Genz Benz Uber 2x12" cab.
Recently added a few Darkglass pedals to my board so I'm more than happy with my sound.
A Genz Benz Streamliner 600 head & Genz Benz Uber 2x12" cab.
Recently added a few Darkglass pedals to my board so I'm more than happy with my sound.
Fender Dual Showman through a single 15” cab that housed some type of PA speaker. Belonged to the bassist for Nick Waterhouse but I don’t remember his name.
My favorite for tone, volume, and versatility was my early 1990’s Hartke Mosfet 3500 head into a 1990 Carvin 410 and matching Carvin 115. Clean, punchy, and crystal clear over the stupidly loud drummer we had and guitarist’s 100 watt Marshall stack and Lab Series stereo setup. Glad that I don’t have to lug those heavy cabs anymore.
