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Connecting => Introductions => Topic started by: gale barchus (gbarchus) on September 27, 2002, 12:04:27 AM

Title: Here's my stuff!
Post by: gale barchus (gbarchus) on September 27, 2002, 12:04:27 AM

Just thought I'd share my rig with you. I don't know how many bass players use a Marshall with their Alembics.

Title: Here's my stuff!
Post by: Mike Link (zombierockstar) on September 27, 2002, 05:53:49 AM

That's a beautiful bass you got there!!!  As for me, I have yet to plug any of my basses into a Marshall.

Title: Here's my stuff!
Post by: Michael Delacerda (dela217) on September 27, 2002, 06:33:27 AM

Gale, I noticed that you have an Alembic F2B in that rack.  Do you run the bass stereo?  I found that the 20th Anniversary basses sound best that way.  I used to have a stereo Y cord that I would plug into separate channels of the F2B.  This would give separate tone controls for each pickup. Just curious....Michael

Title: Here's my stuff!
Post by: gale barchus (gbarchus) on September 28, 2002, 03:38:31 AM

Michael,
 
I have run it stereo and I think it sounds great on stage, but I'm afraid of what the mix of the two pickups sounds like out front. I put the neck pick-up through the bottom cabinet and the bridge pick-up through the top cabinet. So, generally, to play it safe I run it mono. But, since you mentioned it, I think I'll go stereo next gig.
 
Thanks

Title: Here's my stuff!
Post by: gale barchus (gbarchus) on September 29, 2002, 12:55:42 AM

Thanks Mike L!  
 
If you like an all tube sound (F2-B and the Marshall), it's hard to beat. My favorite amp is a Fender Showman (6L6 tubes), but with 85 watts, it's not practical for many situations. I also like the Ampeg SVT (6550 tubes) with 300 watts, but refuse to carry one anymore. This Marshall (EL34 tubes) with 200 watts is a good in-between. They all have a different sound though.