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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: billostech on February 02, 2011, 12:03:54 PM

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 02, 2011, 12:03:54 PM

Good day gentleman,
I currently have a MakrBass 151 combo amp. I am looking to expand my rig to play at small to medium sized venues. I would like to stay with a small and portable rig. Getting old...
How many of you use MarkBass based rigs?

Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 02, 2011, 05:43:46 PM

I use a MarkBass rig, and love it...
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/95840.jpg)

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 03, 2011, 02:40:22 AM

Nice set Craig. Beautiful bass too!!!
Are those the 122(12 inch) or the 102(10inch)? What is the largest venue you have played with your MasrkBass setup?

Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 03, 2011, 06:55:22 AM

Those are 10inch speakers...

Title: MarkBass
Post by: thumbsup on February 03, 2011, 03:36:35 PM

A 4-10 setup will perform very good for almost any situaction you may need. Plenty of room/volume on stage even if you're at a larger colisium or outdoor event.  
As long has you have the stage volume needed the mains will take care of the house.
Some modest members here may be a little reluctant to give size club/venue where they may play or have. Be it a club of 50 or 50,000 I believe its about stage volume.  
A 4-10 rig will kick it up plenty! And a Mark Bass rig has plenty of power and looks! Me personally, currently I'm a Meas Boggie guy.
Craigs rig is cool since he can do a smaller gig with just the 2-10 combo.
 
Steve
   
 
Steve
 
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Title: MarkBass
Post by: lembic76450 on February 03, 2011, 04:03:37 PM

Craig
 
What electronics package do you have on the Orion?

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 03, 2011, 05:40:28 PM

As always thanks gentlemen. I will be using signature electronics. Will there be a need for an Alembic preamp with a rig setup like Craig's?

Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 03, 2011, 05:59:45 PM

My Orion has Essence electronics.
Sounds great, and simple to use.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 03, 2011, 06:07:22 PM

Craig,
Have you ever used any Alembic preamps?
 
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Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 03, 2011, 06:23:08 PM

Years ago I had a series 1 bass (somebody kick me for selling it, but I needed the money)I used an F2B preamp into an Ampeg 8x10 setup. The Cab could be divided in half  which I did with the preamp,highs  4x10, lows into 4x10. Sounded great. Somebody kick me for selling that rig.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: thumbsup on February 03, 2011, 06:23:47 PM

Craig added a 2-10 cab to his 2-10 combo w/built in amp. You could simply add an external cab to your 1-15 combo.
A preamp would only be required with an independant amp powering independant cabs.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 03, 2011, 06:29:24 PM

Hey Craig, no kicking man!!! LOL
I wonder how a 2-10 cab will sound with that  
1-15 combo.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 03, 2011, 06:34:21 PM

It will sound great.....
I used the Alembic preamp, into a Furman EQ, into a QSC power amp.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 03, 2011, 06:42:30 PM

I will head on over to the local GC and try it out. Thanks guys.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: sonicus on February 03, 2011, 07:23:50 PM

Craig,   Is the Furman EQ a PQ-3 Parametric ?

Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 04, 2011, 04:40:55 PM

No, it is a ST-215 graphic.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 14, 2011, 01:29:24 PM

Craig and Steve,
I tried out the 210 cab with the 151 at GC today and man was it nice. I went ahead and got the MB Traveler 102P Rear-Ported 400W. I believe we are all set! I will post the pic on my profile tonight.
Thanks again gents.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 15, 2011, 11:41:57 AM

Just got it in. Great sounding combo. Thanks again guys!
 
 
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Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 15, 2011, 11:53:08 AM

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Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 15, 2011, 12:50:14 PM

Very cool. Have fun...

Title: MarkBass
Post by: thumbsup on February 15, 2011, 05:50:01 PM

Mark Bass definetly makes some cool looking rigs!
Bet that MK sounds great thru it!
 
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Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 16, 2011, 02:48:14 AM

The MK sounds great with this setup. I read an earlier post that mentioned Alembics improve your playing by exposure. I found that to be true. I am working harder to get what I need.  
 
The 210 is more than what I expected. It really brings out the mids and highs with blend. I plan on playing with this setup this Friday night.
 
I thought I would never say this but I doubt if I would be playing the PRS anytime soon. I may put it up for sale and get another Alembic. The MK just spoils me.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: malthumb on February 17, 2011, 09:17:25 PM

Here's a crappy cellphone picture of my setup at one of the churches I play at.  One side of the output goes direct into the MarkBass F1, the other side through a Korg Pandora PX5D on the Funky preset, then into one of the PAs
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/97126.jpg)

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 18, 2011, 05:16:45 AM

Breath taking Series II you have there James. What other cabs have you played your MarkBassF1 through?

Title: MarkBass
Post by: malthumb on February 18, 2011, 06:12:50 PM

SWR Goliath Jr. and SWR Triad.  I have two of each.  I'm VERY boring cab-wise.
 
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Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 19, 2011, 10:13:50 AM

James, nice rig. I have one of those GigRac 1000 also. It's a nice little setup.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: malthumb on February 19, 2011, 04:45:12 PM

GigRac 1000.....?????

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 20, 2011, 04:29:19 AM

Soundcraft GigRac 1000 Professional 8 Channel Powered Mixer
http://www.soundcraft.com/products/product.aspx?pid=129 (http://www.soundcraft.com/products/product.aspx?pid=129)
I think a buddy of mine has one of these at his church.

Title: MarkBass
Post by: crobbins on February 20, 2011, 08:30:52 AM

Oops, thats not what I thought it was, sorry...

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 24, 2011, 08:34:19 AM

I ended up reconfigurating my setup. I really dig the tone. Both have B&C neodymium speakers with piezo tweeters.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/97725.jpg)
 
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Title: MarkBass
Post by: jacko on February 25, 2011, 04:31:58 AM

interesting looking instruments behind the amp. Care to let us know more?
 
Graeme

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 25, 2011, 05:55:25 AM

The 5 string traveler is there as a place holder for my next Alembic.  
The blue 4 string is a 1988 PRS Curly Bass-4 Model with a maple set neck, Brazilian rosewood fret board, bird inlays, 34? scale, solid Mahogany body, and quilted Maple Ten Top. It has 3 PRS Single- coil Pickups, plus hum-canceling coil in rear of body. The 4 controls are volume, 5 way selector (selector 2 sounds very much like a PBass and selector 4 has a Jazz bass sound), ?deep? and ?clear? control  EQ, and active circuit bypass switch. It also has a PRS bass bridge and nickel hardware.  
The Best for last:  a 2004 Mark King Signature 5 string, Balance K with a Heart Omega Stinger and red side rail lights.
I am planning to get rid of the PRS bass to get another Alembic 5. If you kknow of anyone that may be interested in a cash/trade let me know.
 
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Title: MarkBass
Post by: jacko on February 25, 2011, 05:59:07 AM

How about the 3 string square thing on the floor - that really caught my eye.
 
Graeme

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 25, 2011, 06:15:30 AM

That's my pride and joy...
A co-wroker of mine who started me playing the guitar a couple of years ago, made me a cigar box bass that has an acoustic pickup. The frets are made of nails, nut is an old bolt, and bridge is a drawer handle. It has a pretty decent growl tone and great for 12 bar jamming. Needs a humbucker though...LOL
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/97805.jpg)

Title: MarkBass
Post by: jacko on February 25, 2011, 06:17:40 AM

Now that IS cool!
 
graeme

Title: MarkBass
Post by: billostech on February 25, 2011, 06:28:45 AM

I forgot to mention the fret board markers are flattened furniture tacks

Title: MarkBass
Post by: mario_farufyno on February 26, 2011, 05:03:07 AM

Cool!