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dannobasso

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Any recommendations for a lightweight bass rig?
« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2014, 07:05:18 PM »
Another vote for Phil Jones

 vs this rig


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« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2014, 07:06:07 PM »
Another vote for Phil Jones

 vs this rig


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« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2014, 12:51:25 PM »
My small rig is the following:
 
Either a Carvin BX250 (3.2 lbs) or a GK MB-200 (2 lbs) (both go to all gigs) and a Bag End 12 + horn (about 40 lns).
 
For bar gigs I use the Carvin, and add a Bag End S15-B (46 lbs)
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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2014, 03:30:20 PM »
I'm with Alan on the Genz Benz. I have the Shuttle 9.0 and an Acme Flatwound with the Neo 12.  Total weight under 30 lbs. Mono gig bag, (yeah, I know) all in one trip, and only I touch my gear...

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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2014, 10:00:34 PM »
I'm a big fan of mark bass stuff. When I play electric,  I can fit my markbass head and all my effects in my backpack, and it's reasonable.  The head itself is super  light.

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« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2014, 03:12:12 AM »
Hey Edwin, I came across your picture in the Dig My Rig section of the new Bass Player magazine! Congratulations on getting published!  

 

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« Reply #21 on: May 06, 2014, 08:14:38 AM »
Thanks! Not exactly a lightweight rig, though!

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« Reply #22 on: May 06, 2014, 09:22:09 AM »
Maybe not but it is definitely a unique rig & worthy of the magazine spot! I have often thought about submitting a picture of my gear to them but haven't done it yet. Maybe I will after I get my Europa!
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« Reply #23 on: May 06, 2014, 11:32:25 AM »
Carvin MB15 is a nice relatively light rig.
I've been very happy with it and the headphone output spares my wife from me noodling around in the back room.
Just over 30 lbs.

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« Reply #24 on: May 06, 2014, 08:29:02 PM »
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 8:16 pm:      Edit Post-(from Phil Lesh omega cut thread)
Hi Edwin, just got my June Bassplayer mag. in the mail. Saw your spot in the Dig My Rig section. I knew that was your setup before even reading the caption. Loookin' goood!!!!! (sorry for the hijack).
 
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« Reply #25 on: May 06, 2014, 09:04:02 PM »
Look at the new Carvin stuff. Light and inexpensive with good reviews and bulletproof build.

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« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2014, 06:39:55 AM »
I use a Carvin BX250 head with a variety of Bag End cabinets with excellent results.
 
I will never again buy anything I can't cary with 1 hand.
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« Reply #27 on: May 20, 2014, 11:34:56 AM »

 
The Eden WT-550 Time Traveller tube/SS-hybrid head fits in a shoulder bag and weighs less than 20#, but puts out a wallop. Choose one of two 4ohm D-210XST 500W cabs w/bell HF driver (60# ea). The two cabs in parallel were more expensive than an Eden D-410XST, but sound better, allow for a 2ohm load for the amp which unleashes 650W of power with 2dB of headroom and allows an even more portable option for smaller gigs. Not cheap, but fits in most cars and is easily carried by one person.

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« Reply #28 on: May 20, 2014, 11:35:37 AM »
Duplicate post, my apologies
 
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