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Post by grayn on Jun 21, 2013 8:58:48 GMT
After many years of playing bass through my Ampeg BA210SP, a remarkably compact and very loud combo, I realised 2 things about it. 1: it is a little past it's prime. 2: It weighs a bloody ton.
So I went out to look for a lighter alternative and came back with a MarkBass 2X10 traveller bass cab and a Galien Krueger Backline 600 head.
The new set up is as loud as the old Ampeg and a bit clearer too. But it weighs in, at under half the weight.
Big result!
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Post by ocarolan on Jun 21, 2013 9:39:29 GMT
....and split into two easier to carry boxes? (though a 2x10 cab can't be all that small I suppose...)
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Post by Martin on Jun 21, 2013 11:34:18 GMT
Nice Graham. I like the look of the MarkBass gear and GK heads seem to be very well considered. I think combos can be very heavy for the volume you get. My meagre 100W Kustom amp needs a JCB and low-loader to get it moved anywhere (or maybe I'm just weak!)  |
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Post by grayn on Jun 21, 2013 13:48:34 GMT
Thanks guys.
The GK head was end of line, so going very cheaply, for what is a very decent amp.
The MarkBass gear is remarkable. The neodymium speakers, plus brilliant cab design, gives incredible loudness and quality, for very little weight and size.
I remember back in the 70s, I had a Fender Bassman amp and 2X15 cab. And I didn't even own a car. I must've been keen.
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Post by earwighoney on Jun 21, 2013 14:10:06 GMT
Good job on the purchases Grayn, I've never tried a MarkBass Cab but all the Gallien heads have been great, very clear and have a nice EQ. Have you ever tried the Gallien MB150S? I've never tried one but seen one played at a few gigs here and there and it's a very nice sound, really light weight for a 150w combo of 12kg. This bass head is one that I'd love to pick up, I reckon it'd be a awesome amp for running a electric guitar as well as a bass! I sold my last bass not too long ago. I kind of miss it now and again. |
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Post by grayn on Jun 21, 2013 16:39:00 GMT
Cheers Wiggy.
I did consider a Gallien Krueger MB150S-112 III but you need another cab with it, to move some air.
I'm not a fan of Ashdown gear.
You'd be better off with an Orange Tiny Terror, IMO.
I'm a big fan of Markbass cabs. Not quite so sure about their amps.
If they were more easily available I'd have gone for an Ampeg head.
When I came out the shop, with the Markbass cab, the road I needed to cross, was incredibly busy. I had to run across, to avoid a very long wait. I could do this easily, carrying the cab, one-handed.
If I'd had my Ampeg, I'd have had to wait about 10 mins and stagger over, 2 handed.
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