Combo Amps

[afrobeat_fool]

I use an Acoustic image 400 watt combo that is 12x12x12. it has some nice built in features and an extension jack. It has a built in 10in speaker, 4in, speaker and a horn. On bigger gigs I have used my Aguilar GS112 as an extension. It holds it's own. I used to have a Hughes and Kettner combo that was plenty LOUD, But Heavy.
 
 
Nick

[dadabass2001]

I use an Acme Low B-2 (4 ohm version) with a Crate B-100 head or an Ampeg B2-R for rehearsals and small gigs, then add a second Low B-2 and power them with my F-1X and QSC PLX-1602 for bigger gigs.
Mike
 
(Message edited by dadabass2001 on February 26, 2010)

[rjmsteel]

I\m using an Eden 550 Traveler, (which fits perfectly into a wheeled catalog case I purchased at Office Max), going into a single Bag End 115 Red Carpet enclosure (which IMHO compliments my Alembics very well).
This setup is very portable.  
When playing more demanding situations I add my Eden D210X cabinet.

[gare]

Another vote for Markbass.  
I've been using a Little Mark II head for 4 years or so..with Schroeder cabinet. Both are maybe 55lbs.  
Small,light head wth good power. Just add a small cabinet of you choice.

[bkbass]

Greg if it's not too late. Just hold on a bit. My friend Mike from Phil Jones has come back from the NAMM show with the new Phil Jones ROADCASE combo. In a word.... DONE! 750 watts 12 speakers approx. 3 foot tall 1 foot square and weighs 74 pounds. It'll easily fit across the back seat of a 4 door honda/corolla/etc. The search is over regardless of price the search is over this is it! Absolute gobs of power,punch,clarity, etc.,etc.,etc. I spanked that puppy every which way I could think of. I crammed a detuned B string down it's throat and it took everything I could put into it. I have two on order. Nuff said.

[gregduboc]

Barry, awesome news! You're right on time.  
I guess my search is over. You would have a picture or something, would you?
 
Greg

[gregduboc]

Never mind, I found it:
Roadcase BG-800
I saw it before, but somehow I thought it was much bigger. I never glanced at the dimensions...
Thanks
 
Greg
 
(Message edited by gregduboc on March 03, 2010)

[pace]

>>>I crammed a detuned B string down it's throat and it took everything I could put into it.

[bkbass]

Pace, as a song writer the use of language as a tool....LOL!
Greg, yeah it's really the perfect size and weight.Those are 12 neo speakers in there. Weight is such a strange thing in amps/cabs etc. If it's the right shape it's easy to lift and this amp is the right shape. I can get my arms around it in a hug lift and it's got side handles and a bottom handle as well as the top handle so it's pretty easy to lift no matter how one does it. Let me know if you need help obtaining one.I'm sure Mike Albronda can handle the sale or speak to Phil about the nearest distributor and I think there is an online store if all else fails. Their available in black and candy red coverings. They sound as mean as they look. I can't wait to get mine. It's easily as loud as a 4x10 without the schelpping. Let me know how you make out and what you think. Pace looking forward to seeing you again this year.

[jazzyvee]

I will think about one of those if I ever decide to downsize. It's the ideal size for transporting in my little smart car and still have a meaty sound at a gig. I know my briefcase sounds great even with a low B, as long as  you don't  Cram a Detuned B string down it's throat  :-)
 
No send and return though for using an SF-2
Jazzyvee

[otis]

Barry, LMAO!!!
 
That's one of the best/funniest descriptions I've ever heard of bass playing in my life.  You're damn right you crammed a Detuned B string down it's throat and it took everything you could put into it.  That's awesome!  
 
Let me know how those Roadcases sound together with one of your 6's, would you?  I'd love to downsize and get some lighter equipment, but I just sank all of my $ into the Series II 6 (no regrets- it's the best bass I've ever owned, besides Thunderstick) and thus have little capital to put towards a new rig setup.  
 
Hopefully in the next year or two... sigh.  I really want to get a fretless 6 (Alembic of course!) someday soon, but again, more desire than cash.
 
Peace;)
 
Frank

[lbpesq]

Jazzyvee:
 
The bass player in my band uses an SF-2 in front of his Traynor head (which also has no effects loop).  It seems to work fine for him.
 
Bill, tgo

[bkbass]

Jazzy, first of all thanks for the reply. Secondly, the roadcase has an effects send and return. In fact Mike's rig has a lower internal volume setting than a normal roadcase to appease the volume police at the NAMM show. So when I was spanking it we had used the preamp section from the 150 watt PJB head to drive the power section of his purpose built Roadcase to get the gain structure similar to production models. I also use his Fodera 6 with a hipshot detuner on the B string. Hence the ease of cramming ahem! Two other points:pt#1 my bad, no side handles. pt#2 there is going to be a bass gathering April 3rd most likely in Patterson New Jersey right off of route 80. It will be hosted by Phil Jones. He will be there in the flesh to answer all your questions. I don't know exactly where but Mike has his eye on a rehearsal studio with full stage and little or no amps giving more room for Phil Jones Bass Gear. All are welcome. The reason we need more room is because Phil is bringing the big stuff as well. I know some Fodera cats are going to be there. Perhaps even Mr.Fodera and Joey. I think this would be a golden opportunity to show those gentlemen exactly how a bass should sound,feel and look. So bring those Alembics one and all!!!I will share more info as it comes in. I'm sure there will be special deals at the show and some free chachkeys(spell check). So save up your beer money,be extra kind to the misses etc.

[bkbass]

Just in... the bass gathering featuring Phil Jones and Phil Jones great sounding bass gear has been moved forward to MAY 1ST at the Backstage rehearsal studios located in Patterson New Jersey. Approx. 30 minutes or less from the Lincoln Tunnel. Accessible from both routes 80 west and 46 west. If your taking RT 46 it'll be right after Montclair and a huge strip mall look to the right for big smoke stacks that's where it is. Nice place clean etc. 12noon to 6pm. I understand that more lost souls will be invited who own Spectors as well. c'mon guys let's show'em how it's done. Bring those Alembics!!!