Author Topic: Chalie's Distillate (Read 1428 times)

olieoliver · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:06:01 PM »

Nice rig! I lost some hearing just looking at it. LOL
I have been looking to buy some new cabs and Bag End are on the top of my list.

OO

tbrannon · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:07:36 PM »

AWESOME!! More pictures and info on that rig is required.

A series I with a Distillate body is killer- nice neck lam combination too.

Are those 15's on top and 2x10's on bottom?

gregduboc · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:11:19 PM »

Holy Mama!
That is one amazingly awesome Distillate... Mine is shy now...
Congratulations!!
I agree Olie, that is one nice rig, but as a Brazilian that only sees limited equipment here, I'm not aware of these Bag End cabs... Are they really worth a look?
Well done man, you've got the right stuff!

Greg

olieoliver · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:21:57 PM »

I'd like to see a close up of the bass, it looks awesome in this picture.
I'm afraid next month when I fly up to the Chicago Gathering I may need to leave my wallet at home. (Bag End is hosting). Worth a look and a listen Greg. Good stuff!

OO

gregduboc · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:27:50 PM »

Olie, advice taken!! I will check them right away, but just after I've hidden my credit card some where I'm not aware off!!
Man, I wished I lived in the US to get together with you guys on these Gatherings... Must be awesome!

Greg

chalie_holmes · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:32:24 PM »

Thanks to all of you and your comments!
I have been trying to figure out how to post these photos for a few weeks now. I'm more of a player than computer wiz! Anyway,You are right about the 2X15 I Use them on occasion. Actually I want to sell them because I want another 2X10 Cabinet to use for my Double Bass. And I have an older F-2b preamp that I would like to get rid of for another Superfilter for my Double Bass.
For me after playing through Bag End once...I was totally sold (aurally speaking). And I can move some air with any combination!!!!

tbrannon · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:04:02 PM »

I love the Bag End 15's.... It doesn't matter what head I've run through them, they always sound great. I know there are a bunch of guys here who use Bag Ends with their Alembics- very few go back once they play them.

keavin · « **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2009, 09:34:31 AM »

Vintage BagEnd is what my vintage alembic is Pumping thru.....nice choice!

chalie_holmes · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2009, 10:11:16 AM »

Hey Keavin
Man, That is a slammin' Alembic bro'!!
Is that a long scale? How do all of those pots function? I've been a Bag Ender over 10 yrs now.
I'm staying pat with that!!
Keep up the low end!
Peace!

pauldo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2009, 05:01:38 PM »

Charlie Charlie Charlie -
We certainly need more pics of that beauty - close ups, a few details about the woods and maybe a picture of the back side also.

charles_holmes · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2009, 10:22:32 PM »

Ok Pauldo,
I'll get some more photos. As far as the build history, I asked Mica to Sleuth it's history and I'm still waiting. Additionally I have a few honorary basses I'm going to post due to the customizing that I had done by my friend Kenny Wittman.

keavin · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2009, 06:51:48 AM »

Hey holmes looks like your bass is a seriesI with a distillate body shape, is it also a short scale? or is it the pic angle?.........my bass is a Medium scale with seriesII guts.

charles_holmes · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2009, 02:46:54 PM »

Hey Keavin,
You are correct on all three assumptions.
It is a series I, Distillate body, and short Scale. I'm just waiting for Mica to get back to me on the type of woods that is was created from.
Hopefully one day I can afford a 5 string series, another bag end 2x10, a superfilter, and QSC 2450 to complete my dream arsenal.

57basstra · « **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:30:18 AM »

Yes, very nice!