Author Topic: Bass Rig setups (Read 1105 times)

jaurigemma · « **on:** January 23, 2005, 04:17:43 PM »

Okay, I've been wondering for a long time what everyone in Alembic land is using for their rigs. I have recently evolved mine into the sound I have been searching for years. So here is my setup:

Alembic Epic 4-String w/ Zebrawood
Alembic Excel 5-String w/ Zebrawood
Alembic Excel 5-String w/ Burl Redwood
Fender Geddy Lee Jazz 4-String
Rick Turner Renaissance Walnut 5-String

Shure The Guitarist Wireless (sometimes)
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Korg DT-1 Digital Tuner
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Sansamp RBI ---> Alembic F-1X Preamp (unaffected)
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Behringer Tube Composer (Dual Channel)
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Behringer Eurorack 16 Channel Line Mixer
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ProCo Direct Box
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QSC RMX2450
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ACME Low B mk.II 2x10
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ACME Low B mk.II 4x10

All of this is in a SKB RotoX 12 space rack.

I normally just use the 4x10 cabinet, and only use the 2x10 when in an extremely large venue or outside. Now, I know a bunch of you are wondering why I have the RBI in the mix. Yes, I play Alembics and should be going after the best tone possible, but I love the aggressiveness of Geddy Lee's sound. Most of you know he is the main reason I play bass. Anyways, I stole the idea for my rig after what he has been using lately, except tailoring it to my style and sound.

I use the RBI to generate the top end distortion I like, and then use the Tube Composer to compress the heck out of the signal. I then take the F-1X to beef up the bottom end, and only slightly compress it. What I wind up with is a BIG tone that has the cut and bottom end to fill up the space in my three piece rock trio.

I don't use chorus, delays, or reverbs... but I have been kicking around adding a TC Electronics unit to the mix, using the mixers effects send/return features to control the amount as needed.

the_mule · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2005, 03:59:28 AM »

My rig now consists of:

- 1991 Alembic EVH 4
- 1999 Alembic Orion 4

with a...

- Glockenklang 'The Passenger'

sometimes with, sometimes without...

- Alembic SF-2 Superfilter

I also have a Fender MIM Jazz V with Rio Grande pickups (great match with the SF-2!) and a heavily customised Guild B-301 fretless to fool around with. My G.A.S.-list contains a Conklin GT Rocco Prestia Signature...

Wilfred

811952 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2005, 05:07:37 AM »

Saturday night I played the Series I through a Bass Pod Pro (in a roto-rack with a power conditioner). Ran the signal into two 40+ year old Bogen 200 watt mono all-tube power amps (individually wrapped in homemade plywood racks because they are so @$!$*&#@ heavy!) and into a couple of Carvin folded horns with 18s inside. It wasn't annoyingly loud in the audible ranges, but you could *feel* every note. The music was 60's through 90's top-40 for the most part. I'm still fighting the Leslie cabinet from Hell and a very loud guitarist, but I can quite literally feel the groove happening even if I can't hear it. If it were a gig that needed a more high-fidelity sound, then I would have used a front-loaded/ported 18 and a 210, with an Ashley crossover, and played around with the crossover frequency to suit the room. And I ran direct out of the Pod to the board as well.
John

dgcarbu · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2005, 07:03:00 AM »

Series I
Ken Smith CRV5
MIJ Custom Fender Jazz 4
Musicman Stingray 3EQ 4
Michael Kelley Fretless 5

SWR Bass 750
SWR 4x10 Goliath

bracheen · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2005, 07:09:08 AM »

From the perspective of a non-gigging hobbiest playing for my own amusement:
Alembic Epic
Warwick Thumb Bolt on
Hartke HA4000 head
Hartke XL 2.5 cabinet
Korg DTR-1000 tuner
Furman RP-8L power conditioner
Gator 4 space rack case
Dean Markley NickelSteel strings 45-105

beelee · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2005, 08:00:11 AM »

My rig consists of :

Alembic Series I w/ SII electronics 5 strg
Tobias Basic 6 strg ( pre Gibson)
Fodera Monarch Elite fretless 6 strg
Conklin Groove Tools 7 strg
Pedulla Pentabuzz
Ibanez Studio 8 strg
Hamer B12a 12 strg
Zeta Crossover Upright 4 strg
Chapman Stick 10 strg

( an Alembic Series II Triple Omega 6 strg is under construction)

SWR SM 900, SM 500 & Super Redhead

2 SWR Goliath III 4x10
2 SWR Son of Bertha 1x15
Big Ben 18
( all pre Fender )
( depending if its a rehersal, and/or the size of the venue, I mix N match cabinets)

Korg DTR-1 tuners w/ 900 & 500
ART SGX Nitro Fx w/ 900 & SRH
Lexicon MPX G2 w/ 500

sometimes a Bass Crybaby 105Q, Digitech Bass Whammy and Blue Tube pedal

Moog Taurus pedals ( sent to the House & monitors)

I'm in 4 bands, One is Classic, Progressive Rock and some Metal, one does a Dream Theater tribute, a Queensryche tribute ( I'm actually the sub for when the other bassist goes on tour) and another Classic Rock band

I also play on some studio sessions, and some original material in between my day job and life's daily responsabilities........then I fall asleep hugging my Alembic........LOL

B.

Manfred · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:06:40 AM »

After seeling a lot of my basses and trying even more amps, here's my current setup.

Alembic Series I with SII electronics 1998
Alembic Sesies I 1977
Moon Larry Graham Jazz bass 1982
J.K. Lado Standard 1978
All 4 strings.

Glockenklang Heart Rock amp
Alembic SF-2 filter
2x Hevos cabs.

Ebs Octave thing
Ebs Multicomp compressor (just a little bit)
BBE Stinger
Boss TU-2 tuner.

Alembic D5-R mounted in the back of my rack, works great and it saves me from broken 5 pin connectors.

And it all sounds great.

Manfred

palembic · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:54:35 AM »

Brother Manfred!?!?
Hoe chaat ie jochie???
Enne ...met de mooie mefrauw-zingeresse???

OK ... fille me in on this please:

Alembic D5-R mounted in the back of my rack, works great and it saves me from broken 5 pin connectors ...

I KNOW I am stupid but I didn't know I was THAT stupid! Simply ...I don't see a reason why!?
So ...h?

?lp!!!

Paul the bad one

1stbass · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2005, 04:55:59 AM »

I play mostly jazz and this is my set ups.

Bass.

3- epic 5 strings.
1- epic 6 string fretless
1- essence 4 string
1- 77 jazz bass

A Genz benz GBE 400
a Aguilar 115
or
SWR super Red Head.

I also play guitar and have all kinds of stuff but not for this post.
Doug

Manfred · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2005, 05:50:55 AM »

Hey Paul,

Met mij en de mefrauw chaat ut choet. Met U oock?
She's doing a lot of backing stuff for the national songfestival plus she has her own website for vocalists. www.vocalisten.nl which keeps her busy.

Well, because my flightcase has mounting rails (?) in both front and back, I decided to put the power supply in the back because other band members, read drummers, are always too close to the connectors during setup of their set. (By the time they are halfway building, I'm already on my second glass of wine). I always had to take the cable out because I was afraid somebody could damage the connector. Since it is in the back I don't have to worry at all. Plus it saves me another rack space.
I never use guitar stands for the same reason, during a break I put my bass back in its case or right behind my rig.
Did this help?

Manfred

gare · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2005, 06:07:18 AM »

The current rig.

'04 Excel w/east meets west elec.
'92 Spector Euro
'71 Rick 4001
All 4 string.

Furman PL-8
Korg DT-1 tuner
TC Elec M-1 XL
EBS Octabass
Furman PQ-3
Mesa 400+
Mesa Walkabout
Mesa 4x10 diesel cab
Mesa 1x15 diesel cab
2 Avatar 1x12's
Studio Logic Midi pedal board

I've recently ordered a Schroeder 1210 cabinet in hopes of downsizing,if that works out the Mesa cabinets will go.
I'll hold on to the Avatars,as I found they also make nice monitor/small pa cabinets.
Gary

palembic · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2005, 06:12:54 AM »

I have rails in front and back too!
So ... the LEXICON MPX 100 effect -which was good AND not deep at all- can be placed on the BACK!!!! Now THAT's news (see how stupid I am).

Daanke motje
(diddis Aantwaarps)

Paul de slegte

spose · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2005, 05:28:48 PM »

here's what I'm using.. vintage Alembic Series Bass Fender 62 Reissue Jazz w/Activator System Fender USA Precision w/Activator System everything wired with GeorgeL's vintage red .225

(Message edited by Spose on February 03, 2005)

almost_mingus · « **Reply #13 on:** February 02, 2005, 08:02:44 PM »

here's what im playing

MK 4 String
Modulus 5
'77 Fender Jazz
Zon HyperBass
Excel Fretless 5
7/8 Upright, Meisel

Ampeg SVT-4 Pro and an ABSOLUTELY unnecessary 8x10 cab (it's fun, though :] )

Gallien-Krueger MBO-115e (upright)

Digitech Whammy ( guitar pedal, but works anyway)
Ibanez Phaser
Boss RC-20 Loop Station

i must admit, a little ridiculous for not playing professionally....not yet, at least :]

kmh364 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2005, 05:46:41 AM »

Cheapo set-up for my Custon Orion IV:

Eden WT-550 head
Eden D-210XST cabs (X2)

Monster cables
Custom padded 2000D nylon LeCover covers

That is all, LOL!

For my guitar amp rig, see this post:

http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/16159.html?1107374463

(Message edited by kmh364 on February 03, 2005)