Author Topic: Preferred Bass Rig For Series Electronics (Read 879 times)

alanbass1 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 02, 2005, 01:15:45 AM »

I have just purchased a Crown K2 and can vouch the sound is awesome, especially the low end slam. They are heavy so I would recommend a separate rack from the pre amp etc.

dannobasso · « **Reply #46 on:** July 02, 2005, 08:33:49 AM »

I too went to QSC PLX amps, 16, 24, and 2 34's. I still have crest la and fa 901 and 1201 (anyone interested?) I use f1x and sf2 in the efx loop into either acme lowb 210 and 410 or epifani t310 and t115. I also have an ELF processor with 2 elf 18's (also anyone interested?) Most of the time when I play I use whatever cabs are at the venues. Last night I went into an svt 4ohm 8x10.
Got a lot of compliments on the tone and one guy said Alembic right off the bat! I find the QSC PLX to be more or less transparent compared to crown and crest. I don't miss the weight. I'll be shopping endorsements soon and I don't know where I'll end up. I hope you find the rig of your dreams that is kind to your body as well as your ear.
Danno ( patiently waiting on another Alembic going on 8 months gestation)

j_gary · « **Reply #47 on:** July 02, 2005, 01:29:41 PM »

Hi Danno, you mentioned you used an Ampeg SVT/810. Did this include the 300 watt tube head? If so, what's your take on the Ampeg vs. the more modern high tech solid state amps, particularly when running a Series Alembic? Also what ya got cooking in the oven? When it's born, are you putting any hardware out to pasture?

Stay Low, Gary

dannobasso · « **Reply #48 on:** July 02, 2005, 06:16:31 PM »

I used my head with the cabinet. Though I went hi-fi I think that an SVT is a killer amp for many types of music. I have friends who have them from the way back machine and they still sound great. I've recorded with them and played somes shows where they were the backline. I play heavy, dark, rock. My job is to drive the big truck via the bass and sing extensive back up vocals. No Jamming, no spacing, no free form, no tripping. Just in your face for 45 minutes and leave sweaty and tired.

On the second note, an Excel 5, black, led's, Doomtree inlay on neck, family crest inlay on the body, Distillate (Europa) guts w/ fatboys
v, t, selector switch, bass and treble boost/middle/cut and q switch.

For sale:
crest amps
ric 4003 jetglow
Gibson t bird black
Gibson Ripper w 3 way switch
2 Bag End 18's with ELF-M2 processor
Trace elliot 210 (I'm replacing the horn)
SWR Big Ben 18 w/ Carvin 4 ohm driver
All the Alembics will stay in my care.
I do not yet own a series instrument.
Danno

j_gary · « **Reply #49 on:** July 02, 2005, 07:45:56 PM »

Hey Danno, sweaty and tired, I like it. I'm gonna try and get the boys to change the name of the band. That describes me after lifting all the dang equipment. Would you have any photos of your Doomtree inlay? Don't believe I've ever seen one. What shape is the Ric in and what do you have to get for her? Thanks for the equipment info. How did you pop the Trace horn?

Stay Low, Gary

dannobasso · « **Reply #50 on:** July 02, 2005, 08:50:01 PM »

Go to FTC Daniels next Excel for the inlay pic.
Ric is in great shape with a black pickguard as well as the origional white. $800 w/case
A jackazz was using my practice rig at our drummer's loft. When I plugged in, no horn. Another JA blew a poweramp had running the subs for the pa in the loft. Still waiting for it to be replaced. Hence the logic behind gun control.
Danno