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billostech
Junior
Username: billostech

Post Number: 48
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 5:43 pm:   Edit Post

I use a MarkBass rig, and love it...

billostech
Junior
Username: billostech

Post Number: 50
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 2:40 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 6:55 am:   Edit Post

Those are 10inch speakers...
thumbsup
Advanced Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 205
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 3:36 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 4:03 pm:   Edit Post

Craig

What electronics package do you have on the Orion?
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 51
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 5:59 pm:   Edit Post

My Orion has Essence electronics.
Sounds great, and simple to use.
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 52
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 6:23 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 6:23 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 6:29 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 6:34 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 6:42 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 7:23 pm:   Edit Post

Craig, Is the Furman EQ a PQ-3 Parametric ?
crobbins
Senior Member
Username: crobbins

Post Number: 793
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2011 - 4:40 pm:   Edit Post

No, it is a ST-215 graphic.
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 65
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 1:29 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 11:41 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 11:53 am:   Edit Post

mk7
crobbins
Senior Member
Username: crobbins

Post Number: 803
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post

Very cool. Have fun...
thumbsup
Advanced Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 252
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 5:50 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 2:48 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 9:17 pm:   Edit Post

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

Church Set Up
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 73
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 5:16 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 - 6:12 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 4:45 pm:   Edit Post

GigRac 1000.....?????
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 77
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 4:29 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 8:30 am:   Edit Post

Oops, thats not what I thought it was, sorry...
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 80
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 8:34 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 4:31 am:   Edit Post

interesting looking instruments behind the amp. Care to let us know more?

Graeme
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 82
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 5:55 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 5:59 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 6:15 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 6:17 am:   Edit Post

Now that IS cool!

graeme
billostech
Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 84
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2011 - 6:28 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2011 - 5:03 am:   Edit Post

Cool!

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