Which rig to bring to next show?

[tombowlus]

Okay, I have a gig coming up with my AC/DC cover band, and I am wondering which rig to bring. We don't try to look the part, we just try to get the sound/feel/vibe right. That said, it is a bit of a production, and a bigger rig fits the theme a bit better, so no MB Fusion with a Thunderchild (though this combo could certainly do the gig, if I wanted to go small).

I've put up some of the rigs I am considering, and I'd like your collective take. No promises that I'll bring what y'all pick, but I will most definitely take it under consideration.

 

[lowendfriend]

Where is the list of candidates?

 

[tombowlus]

Where is the list of candidates?

Took me a sec to compile that mighty list.

 

[biggredd]

If you want an authentic AC/DC sound, Cliff Williams from AC/DC uses Ampeg SVT-810E cabs and SVT 4 PRO heads.

 

[will33]

I picked your Classic400 Tom, 'cause I'm partial to them. They're also one of the deepest, strongest sounding amps I've ever felt. It was hard to not click that V8 button though.

AC/DC cover band..........man, that's gotta be fun.

 

[CElton]

I vote Sadowsky.

 

[tombowlus]

If you want an authentic AC/DC sound, Cliff Williams from AC/DC uses Ampeg SVT-810E cabs and SVT 4 PRO heads.

Yeah, but I don't own/play a Music Man, so I'm already diverging a bit (I typically play a P-bass with this band). But yes, this is why the SVT rig tops the list. I don't have a 4Pro, though I do have a 7Pro, which can sound just like the 4Pro. But ya know, that big ole SVT looks pretty damn cool sitting up there...

 

[DanNowhere]

Reeves. Just because.

 

[R Baer]

Can't beat the crunch of an SVT for hard rock. Just saying. (could just be the Devo hat speaking, though)

 

[Jim C]

How can there be any other choice other than the King?
Suppose if you wnat to break the norm, you could show respect to the Europeans by using the V8.

 

[Russell L]

The Markbass is a contender.

 

[DaveAceofBass]

My Aguilar DB750/AccuGroove Whappo Jr. rig rules! I'm sure the Bergantino cab would be great too!

 

[GBassNorth]

Ok I voted for the SVT and 810 but given the choice of all the wonderful gear you've been blessed with I think I'd rather have the SVT with a couple of Berg NV610s or a couple of Berg NV215s. AC/DC always had a wall of cabs behind them IIRC, so two full stacks would look right.
Can you slave any other amps off of the SVT and go with 2 610s and 2 215s? I think they'll be able to hear you (in the next county).

 

[Bjazzman]

it would be a damn shame NOT to use the V8

 

[jastacey]

I'll use a ThunderFunk 550B and an NV cabinet

 

[JMacBass65]

But ya know, that big ole SVT looks pretty damn cool sitting up there...

There you go.

It has the right vibe and it will look awesome and look the part (even if you are not a "look alike" band. Sold.

 

[babebambi]

I am certainly bias
still in honeymoon with my DB728
so that's my vote

 

[Dave W]

SVT all the way.

 

[CL400Peavey]

I picked your Classic400 Tom, 'cause I'm partial to them. They're also one of the deepest, strongest sounding amps I've ever felt.

it would be a damn shame NOT to use the V8

It would be a damn shame NOT to use the Classic 400.

But really as long as you are using a 400 watt tube head and not a sissy little 300 watt tube head I will be happy...

 

[Morning Beer]

It would be a damn shame NOT to use the Classic 400.

+1
Hmmm, must be a GR thing