Hey!
I´ve got an Eden Metro 210 bass combo. I am very happy with the Eden sound, and the way it sounds with my (Bartolini) Lull basses.
However, it´s been with me for about 5-6 years, a lot of gigs/rehearsals and no flightcase. So it´s starting to wear out optically..
Still sounds great. But I do have some GAS for a new and slightly larger setup.. I´m going for a head and 4X10" for starters, thinking ´bout adding a 1X12/2X12 along the line.
Since I live in Norway, it´s kind of limited access on the second-hand market, and buying new is expensive. E-bay is offering a lot more stuff a lot cheaper, so I´m considering buying from there.
I´m asking anyone of you for some advice on where to go from here:
It´s hard to describe what kind of tone I am looking for, but I should give it a go I guess.. I like mellow, yet presise tone. Strong bass, consistant mid and a sweet, snappy treble. But not too snappy.
I don´t feel too comfortable with f.ex a Ampeg rig. I think they are too "brutal"
1:
In regards of sound-likeness to my Eden, what brands carry a sound-type that is close to my Eden? I´ve found out that I like SWR rigs, since they kind of feel like Eden. The Aguilar rigs I´ve tried also give me a lot, but they are too expensive.
Trace Elliot never stops amazing me. They´re strong and clear, yet warm and mellow. Might be what I am seeking.
2: Gallien Kreuger
A-I can get f.ex a 700rb amp second hand pretty cheap off Ebay. They seem to have the options that I am seeking. How do they sound?..
Will they deliver the smooth mellow that I described? Or do they sound more Ampeg?
B-I can get the "Backline" series cabinets here in Norway, how are they? They seem almost too cheap...
3: Ashdown
I´ve tried Ashdown ABM rigs two times (i think both times with 4X10)
Since I was not using my own bass, I found it hard to decide whether it was any good. But the look is cool and features are nice..
What´s your point of view?
Is the MAG series worth checking out or should I stay at ABM range?
4: Trace Elliot
Found some nice second hand heads on Ebay. But they are up to ten years old. Should that be a worry?
Like i mentioned, I am always able to find good tone in a Trace.
5: Nice stores to order from internationally? I´ve been looking around, but can´t find what I´m looking for... Anyone know of webshops that will ship internationally? Primally in the UK since it´s closer, and hopefully shops that sell used items.
I also am open for suggestions in regards of what I should check out, where to do it etc..
Hope I did´nt bore you, this turned out to be a pretty big post..
Hope some of you will be able to help me out in some way.
Thanks!
I´ve got an Eden Metro 210 bass combo. I am very happy with the Eden sound, and the way it sounds with my (Bartolini) Lull basses.
However, it´s been with me for about 5-6 years, a lot of gigs/rehearsals and no flightcase. So it´s starting to wear out optically..
Still sounds great. But I do have some GAS for a new and slightly larger setup.. I´m going for a head and 4X10" for starters, thinking ´bout adding a 1X12/2X12 along the line.
Since I live in Norway, it´s kind of limited access on the second-hand market, and buying new is expensive. E-bay is offering a lot more stuff a lot cheaper, so I´m considering buying from there.
I´m asking anyone of you for some advice on where to go from here:
It´s hard to describe what kind of tone I am looking for, but I should give it a go I guess.. I like mellow, yet presise tone. Strong bass, consistant mid and a sweet, snappy treble. But not too snappy.
I don´t feel too comfortable with f.ex a Ampeg rig. I think they are too "brutal"
1:
In regards of sound-likeness to my Eden, what brands carry a sound-type that is close to my Eden? I´ve found out that I like SWR rigs, since they kind of feel like Eden. The Aguilar rigs I´ve tried also give me a lot, but they are too expensive.
Trace Elliot never stops amazing me. They´re strong and clear, yet warm and mellow. Might be what I am seeking.
2: Gallien Kreuger
A-I can get f.ex a 700rb amp second hand pretty cheap off Ebay. They seem to have the options that I am seeking. How do they sound?..
Will they deliver the smooth mellow that I described? Or do they sound more Ampeg?
B-I can get the "Backline" series cabinets here in Norway, how are they? They seem almost too cheap...
3: Ashdown
I´ve tried Ashdown ABM rigs two times (i think both times with 4X10)
Since I was not using my own bass, I found it hard to decide whether it was any good. But the look is cool and features are nice..
What´s your point of view?
Is the MAG series worth checking out or should I stay at ABM range?
4: Trace Elliot
Found some nice second hand heads on Ebay. But they are up to ten years old. Should that be a worry?
Like i mentioned, I am always able to find good tone in a Trace.
5: Nice stores to order from internationally? I´ve been looking around, but can´t find what I´m looking for... Anyone know of webshops that will ship internationally? Primally in the UK since it´s closer, and hopefully shops that sell used items.
I also am open for suggestions in regards of what I should check out, where to do it etc..
Hope I did´nt bore you, this turned out to be a pretty big post..
Hope some of you will be able to help me out in some way.
Thanks!
