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bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:47 am
by resincum
greetings senseis. I'm looking to get my partner a bass so we can start dooming out unlike the partridge family(aka we want to start a Japanther tribute band). I pretty much have the bass figured out; going to aim for a VM jag bass since they're so cheap. I see cheap acoustic bass amps all the time around here too, thinking about getting her one of those or a peavey mark. or fuck everything and find proper tubes. if there's a 100w bass head that can be obtained for close to $500, please let me know what to look out for!! (I was planning on the traynor yba-3 in b/s/t but it's gone
) as far as cabs go, I know absolutely shit about bass cabs, so I'm open to all feasible recommendations. any and all input appreciated!
so..what's the best bang for the buck with this budget?
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 10:23 am
by kbit
If portability isnt of the utmost importance, and you have the ability to be loud, grab one of those old Peavey 215 cabs. Heavy as fuck but they sound great And can be had for around $200.
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:34 am
by BoatRich
If you can find a V4 or an older GK 800RB for 500 (the GK should be easy) I'd do that and an 810 or 215 of your choosing
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:00 pm
by D.o.S.
Dude I'll send you my Mark VI for the price of shipping.
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:02 pm
by fever606
D.o.S. wrote:Dude I'll send you my Mark VI for the price of shipping.
Gonna blow half his budget right there!
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:04 pm
by resincum
fever606 wrote:D.o.S. wrote:Dude I'll send you my Mark VI for the price of shipping.
Gonna blow half his budget right there!
no shit? how much is that?
cheers for the suggestions, dudes. looking into em along with a bunch of other shit right now
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:37 pm
by Strange Tales
kbithecrowing wrote:If portability isnt of the utmost importance, and you have the ability to be loud, grab one of those old Peavey 215 cabs. Heavy as fuck but they sound great And can be had for around $200.
Backing the Peavey 215. I use one currently and it sounds super good no matter how many stupid effects I throw in. I use an old 90s GB 400RB with it, and it's super good. Can't understate the weight though, I think they weigh close to 90lbs. Not fun to carry up and down my apartment stairs.
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:12 pm
by kbit
Yeah I carried mine up and down my basement stairs only once, when I bought it and when I sold it
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2015 3:21 pm
by D.o.S.
fever606 wrote:D.o.S. wrote:Dude I'll send you my Mark VI for the price of shipping.
Gonna blow half his budget right there!
I have the matching 2x15 too if he wants to spend all of it.
I'll get a shipping quote, but I seem to remember it was ~$100 to NOLA? for what that's worth
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:03 am
by tuj
check out this Carvin combo. Sounds great for a cheap price and includes a limiter.
http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/MB10
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:03 pm
by KaosCill8r
try get your hands on a couple of secondhand combos and daisy chain them. Modular doom rig. You made the right choice on the Squier VM Jag. I just got one and it is great build and sound at an awesome price. The bass boost circuit will give some awesome doom bottom end.
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 5:36 pm
by Joe Gress
I definitely suggest used GK stuff. Built like a tank, cheap-ish of you find a good one, and power available. Used 700RB-II's go for 3-400. As far as cabs, they play well with any. They can take a lot of dirt as well.
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:15 am
by Gone Fission
Watch CL with a broad view and something appropriate and under budget will come up. Around me, Hartke and Peavey tend to be cheap. I tipped a coworker to a Peavey Combo 300 with 15" Black Widow for $100. (I'm hoping for the flip there.)
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:43 am
by resincum
KaosCill8r wrote:
try get your hands on a couple of secondhand combos and daisy chain them. Modular doom rig. You made the right choice on the Squier VM Jag. I just got one and it is great build and sound at an awesome price. The bass boost circuit will give some awesome doom bottom end.
these are pretty rad and will end up saving me hella monies
Re: bass rig for under a g
Posted: Sun Feb 15, 2015 5:50 pm
by ChetMagongalo
for cabs I actually really like my avatar 2x12 neo cab. it has just the standard drivers that come with it, but I think it sounds really great. I've had it for years now, and I really don't think i'll ever replace it haha.
god dammit why do I say really so much