| Author | Message | ||
| billostech
Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 48 Registered: 1-2011 |
Good day gentleman, I currently have a MakrBass 151 combo amp. I am looking to expand my rig to play at small to medium sized venues. I would like to stay with a small and portable rig. Getting old... How many of you use MarkBass based rigs? | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 784 Registered: 6-2004 |
I use a MarkBass rig, and love it...  | ||
| billostech
Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 50 Registered: 1-2011 |
Nice set Craig. Beautiful bass too!!! Are those the 122(12 inch) or the 102(10inch)? What is the largest venue you have played with your MasrkBass setup? | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 786 Registered: 6-2004 |
Those are 10inch speakers... | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 205 Registered: 7-2008 |
A 4-10 setup will perform very good for almost any situaction you may need. Plenty of room/volume on stage even if you're at a larger colisium or outdoor event. As long has you have the stage volume needed the mains will take care of the house. Some modest members here may be a little reluctant to give size club/venue where they may play or have. Be it a club of 50 or 50,000 I believe its about stage volume. A 4-10 rig will kick it up plenty! And a Mark Bass rig has plenty of power and looks! Me personally, currently I'm a Meas Boggie guy. Craigs rig is cool since he can do a smaller gig with just the 2-10 combo. Steve Steve (Message edited by thumbsup on February 03, 2011) | ||
| lembic76450
Advanced Member Username: lembic76450 Post Number: 275 Registered: 5-2002 |
Craig What electronics package do you have on the Orion? | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 51 Registered: 1-2011 |
As always thanks gentlemen. I will be using signature electronics. Will there be a need for an Alembic preamp with a rig setup like Craig's? | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 790 Registered: 6-2004 |
My Orion has Essence electronics. Sounds great, and simple to use. | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 52 Registered: 1-2011 |
Craig, Have you ever used any Alembic preamps? (Message edited by billostech on February 03, 2011) | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 791 Registered: 6-2004 |
Years ago I had a series 1 bass (somebody kick me for selling it, but I needed the money)I used an F2B preamp into an Ampeg 8x10 setup. The Cab could be divided in half which I did with the preamp,highs 4x10, lows into 4x10. Sounded great. Somebody kick me for selling that rig. | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 206 Registered: 7-2008 |
Craig added a 2-10 cab to his 2-10 combo w/built in amp. You could simply add an external cab to your 1-15 combo. A preamp would only be required with an independant amp powering independant cabs. | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 54 Registered: 1-2011 |
Hey Craig, no kicking man!!! LOL I wonder how a 2-10 cab will sound with that 1-15 combo. | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 792 Registered: 6-2004 |
It will sound great..... I used the Alembic preamp, into a Furman EQ, into a QSC power amp. | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 55 Registered: 1-2011 |
I will head on over to the local GC and try it out. Thanks guys. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1591 Registered: 5-2009 |
Craig, Is the Furman EQ a PQ-3 Parametric ? | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 793 Registered: 6-2004 |
No, it is a ST-215 graphic. | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 65 Registered: 1-2011 |
Craig and Steve, I tried out the 210 cab with the 151 at GC today and man was it nice. I went ahead and got the MB Traveler 102P Rear-Ported 400W. I believe we are all set! I will post the pic on my profile tonight. Thanks again gents. | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 68 Registered: 1-2011 |
Just got it in. Great sounding combo. Thanks again guys! (Message edited by billostech on February 15, 2011) | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 69 Registered: 1-2011 |
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| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 803 Registered: 6-2004 |
Very cool. Have fun... | ||
| thumbsup
Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 252 Registered: 7-2008 |
Mark Bass definetly makes some cool looking rigs! Bet that MK sounds great thru it! (Message edited by thumbsup on February 15, 2011) | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 70 Registered: 1-2011 |
The MK sounds great with this setup. I read an earlier post that mentioned Alembics improve your playing by exposure. I found that to be true. I am working harder to get what I need. The 210 is more than what I expected. It really brings out the mids and highs with blend. I plan on playing with this setup this Friday night. I thought I would never say this but I doubt if I would be playing the PRS anytime soon. I may put it up for sale and get another Alembic. The MK just spoils me. | ||
| malthumb
Senior Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 481 Registered: 5-2002 |
Here's a crappy cellphone picture of my setup at one of the churches I play at. One side of the output goes direct into the MarkBass F1, the other side through a Korg Pandora PX5D on the "Funky" preset, then into one of the PAs  | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 73 Registered: 1-2011 |
Breath taking Series II you have there James. What other cabs have you played your MarkBassF1 through? | ||
| malthumb
Senior Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 483 Registered: 5-2002 |
SWR Goliath Jr. and SWR Triad. I have two of each. I'm VERY boring cab-wise. (Message edited by Malthumb on February 18, 2011) | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 804 Registered: 6-2004 |
James, nice rig. I have one of those GigRac 1000 also. It's a nice little setup. | ||
| malthumb
Senior Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 484 Registered: 5-2002 |
GigRac 1000.....????? | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 77 Registered: 1-2011 |
Soundcraft GigRac 1000 Professional 8 Channel Powered Mixer http://www.soundcraft.com/products/product.aspx?pid=129 I think a buddy of mine has one of these at his church. | ||
| crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 805 Registered: 6-2004 |
Oops, thats not what I thought it was, sorry... | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 80 Registered: 1-2011 |
I ended up reconfigurating my setup. I really dig the tone. Both have B&C neodymium speakers with piezo tweeters.  (Message edited by billostech on February 24, 2011) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2863 Registered: 10-2002 |
interesting looking instruments behind the amp. Care to let us know more? Graeme | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 82 Registered: 1-2011 |
The 5 string traveler is there as a place holder for my next Alembic. The blue 4 string is a 1988 PRS Curly Bass-4 Model with a maple set neck, Brazilian rosewood fret board, bird inlays, 34” scale, solid Mahogany body, and quilted Maple Ten Top. It has 3 PRS Single- coil Pickups, plus hum-canceling coil in rear of body. The 4 controls are volume, 5 way selector (selector 2 sounds very much like a PBass and selector 4 has a Jazz bass sound), “deep” and “clear” control EQ, and active circuit bypass switch. It also has a PRS bass bridge and nickel hardware. The Best for last: a 2004 Mark King Signature 5 string, Balance K with a Heart Omega Stinger and red side rail lights. I am planning to get rid of the PRS bass to get another Alembic 5. If you kknow of anyone that may be interested in a cash/trade let me know. (Message edited by billostech on February 25, 2011) (Message edited by billostech on February 25, 2011) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2865 Registered: 10-2002 |
How about the 3 string square thing on the floor - that really caught my eye. Graeme | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 83 Registered: 1-2011 |
That's my pride and joy... A co-wroker of mine who started me playing the guitar a couple of years ago, made me a cigar box bass that has an acoustic pickup. The frets are made of nails, nut is an old bolt, and bridge is a drawer handle. It has a pretty decent growl tone and great for 12 bar jamming. Needs a humbucker though...LOL  | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2866 Registered: 10-2002 |
Now that IS cool! graeme | ||
| billostech
Member Username: billostech Post Number: 84 Registered: 1-2011 |
I forgot to mention the fret board markers are flattened furniture tacks | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 598 Registered: 9-2008 |
Cool! |
