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What's your rig of choice for this weekend? Part 2.

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This gig is normally backlined, but I thought I'd try the V-4B out with just one of my new Berg cabs.

It was more than enough for the small brewery, even with a very loud drummer and no bass in the PA.
This is exactly what I had hoped for when I swapped from the 2x12 to the two 1x12's.

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Last week tiny stage to good sized one w cleared out dance floor.

Great FOH and monitors but still felt the breeze from just one Subway 115. This was the place where I finally parted ways w highly valued GB Neox112 which couldn't do it. The 115 (per Andy's advice) absolutely dispersed the sound wherever I wandered and drummer barely had me in his monitors. Thank you again Andy

Also the Roadworn got tons of compliments. It's a helluva player. Favorite mix yet
 
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Great FOH and monitors but still felt the breeze from just one Subway 115... The 115 (per Andy's advice) absolutely dispersed the sound wherever I wandered and drummer barely had me in his monitors…Also the Roadworn got tons of compliments. It's a helluva player.
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P-bass, D800, and a Subway 115–my personal favorite. Gets the job done so well! And that sure is a nice looking bass!
 
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Had two gigs in two different venues with two different bands this weekend, with two different (but weirdly similar) backlined rigs— and very different results.

Friday night’s show was a 6pc rock and roll band in a medium-sized bar. I was a little skeptical when the other band’s bassist provided a LMTube with a single matching Traveler 210, but it sounded great- firm and even and clear. Maybe the PA support had something to do with it but I really, really enjoyed the rig.

Saturday night’s trio show was in a big room with a big PA. I walked into the venue and saw a LMTube 800 sitting atop a black Markbass 410. After Friday night’s experience, I was excited to play through it. This time, though, the low end was muddy, the lowest notes on my bass (only down to Eb) seemed to disappear, and the whole setup seemed to struggle even at a moderate PA-supported volume. Bigger cab, huge disappointment. I ended up turning on my “fix-it” preamp to tighten up the sound.

Maybe I was missing the ground coupling, since Saturdays amp was propped up on another unused cabinet. Maybe it was the differing quality of the cabs. Maybe something was wrong with Saturday’s amp. Either way, I was shocked that the same bass, pedal setup, and basically same amp sounded so drastically different.

Pic of Saturday’s shared amp with the other bassist’s settings (I flattened it out considerably from here):

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Timmah said:
Had two gigs in two different venues with two different bands this weekend, with two different (but weirdly similar) backlined rigs— and very different results.

Friday night’s show was a 6pc rock and roll band in a medium-sized bar. I was a little skeptical when the other band’s bassist provided a LMTube with a single matching Traveler 210, but it sounded great- firm and even and clear. Maybe the PA support had something to do with it but I really, really enjoyed the rig.

Saturday night’s trio show was in a big room with a big PA. I walked into the venue and saw a LMTube 800 sitting atop a black Markbass 410. After Friday night’s experience, I was excited to play through it. This time, though, the low end was muddy, the lowest notes on my bass (only down to Eb) seemed to disappear, and the whole setup seemed to struggle even at a moderate PA-supported volume. Bigger cab, huge disappointment. I ended up turning on my “fix-it” preamp to tighten up the sound.

Maybe I was missing the ground coupling, since Saturdays amp was propped up on another unused cabinet. Maybe it was the differing quality of the cabs. Maybe something was wrong with Saturday’s amp. Either way, I was shocked that the same bass, pedal setup, and basically same amp sounded so drastically different.

Pic of Saturday’s shared amp with the other bassist’s settings (I flattened it out considerably from here):

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maybe the room was a factor, but I wouldn’t be surprised if cab voicing was a big factor.
 
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First time using my new Berg NXT212 and Quilter BB800 this past weekend on both of my gigs.

The first was my monthly senior living gig. Brought my Epiphone Jack Cassady Signature. We didn’t have our lead singer for this one and so the guitarist and I split singing duties. I don’t like singing very much and I think my voice sounds like Cheerios, if they had a sound associated with them. Just bland. Oh well.

The second gig was at a local brewery. I was able to turn up more and it was very warm, articulate, and sat in really well. Very pleased with the setup and had a great time.

I kept my SBMM ray 34 home but might give it a shot next time.
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Timmah said:
Had two gigs in two different venues with two different bands this weekend, with two different (but weirdly similar) backlined rigs— and very different results.

Friday night’s show was a 6pc rock and roll band in a medium-sized bar. I was a little skeptical when the other band’s bassist provided a LMTube with a single matching Traveler 210, but it sounded great- firm and even and clear. Maybe the PA support had something to do with it but I really, really enjoyed the rig.

Saturday night’s trio show was in a big room with a big PA. I walked into the venue and saw a LMTube 800 sitting atop a black Markbass 410. After Friday night’s experience, I was excited to play through it. This time, though, the low end was muddy, the lowest notes on my bass (only down to Eb) seemed to disappear, and the whole setup seemed to struggle even at a moderate PA-supported volume. Bigger cab, huge disappointment. I ended up turning on my “fix-it” preamp to tighten up the sound.

Maybe I was missing the ground coupling, since Saturdays amp was propped up on another unused cabinet. Maybe it was the differing quality of the cabs. Maybe something was wrong with Saturday’s amp. Either way, I was shocked that the same bass, pedal setup, and basically same amp sounded so drastically different.

Pic of Saturday’s shared amp with the other bassist’s settings (I flattened it out considerably from here):

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The VLE (vintage loudspeaker emulator) may've been on.?
It acts like a passive tone control on your bass.
If I've ever used it, it's kept at 10 o'clock or under
 
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