Which rig for a "Pick" user?

[jtc_hunter]

I play in a classic rock cover band and use a pick all the time. The 2 basses are a Schecter Stilleto Elite 5-String with active EMG's, and the other is a P/J 5-String w/ Quarter pounders neck and bridge. I have been searching and reading alot and need your help in finding a good 250+ watt rig . Right now I am just using a (cough-cough)Behringer 3000BXL combo 15in. It seems Ok and I always go thru the PA. I like lightweight and have been wondering about a few different rigs. Remember that I use a pick and not my fingers, so I tend to get alot of "bite". Two rigs that have me intrigued are: A Nemesis NC210 and the other would be an Avatar 212 Neo cab with(suggest) a head. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[jtc_hunter]

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[God of Rapture]

I have an SVT-3Pro which I have been using with a pick for a few years now.

Gonna be upgrading right away to something with a little more juice.

 

[jad]

In what way is your current rig lacking?

 

[Daytona955i]

Ampeg or GK seem to be good choices for most people that play with a pic with those kind of basses.

 

[jtc_hunter]

In what way is your current rig lacking?

It seems to me that it doesnt have that "cutting thru the mix" presence. But maybe that really doesnt happen in med to large size venues? 200-500 ppl.

 

[Nedmundo]

I've always liked cabs with tens for pick playing, including my SWR Goliath III and an Ampeg 8x10 (duh) I used once. They seem to accentuate the crisp attack of a pick, but the Avatar 2x12" is probably a good bet too. I love twelves. It will give you some bark with the bite. Any good Ampeg or G-K head will do the trick with the Avatar.

 

[Gearhead17]

Pick tones - Gk will give you a very edgy and mean tone. Ampeg will give you more of rumble/growl that can get very mean through 10" speakers.

For pick playing, I would not reccomend 15's, most 15's generally do not have theat upper midrange bite like 10's do.

If you are looking for combo http://www.ampeg.com/products/bassamp/ba600/210.html

It comes with the SVT-DI box built in - you can send the soundguy a tube signal of your bass and use this combo as your monitor and for the band. If you don't have a PA, this rig should be able to carry it's own live. At 600 watts through 2 10's, yikes! This combo should kick some butt and give you that pick tone you want.

Remember though, it's your tone - try some gear out. Take a road trip to Guitar Center and try everything. You can find what you want.

 

[SuperSnake2012]

If you have the cash, it sounds like an SVT may be right up your alley.

 

[chaosMK]

I wouldnt worry about the rig so much in terms of pick playing. Get a solid rock rig with decent low mids and you'll be fine. Then other parts of your setup will define your sound.

 

[broerevb]

Ampeg or GK seem to be good choices for most people that play with a pic with those kind of basses.

+1

No experience with GK, but I always appreciated some ampeg tube dirt for pick playing.

 

[TheApostlePaul]

Ampeg or GK are the classic answers. However, I recently tried out some Mark Bass stuff that sounded great (I am a pick guy too) I would suggest checking them out.