| Author | Message | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 541 Registered: 6-2006 |
I really need to consider downsizing my rig as the shows I am playing for recently do not require my GK800RB bi-amped or even ran mono into my two ten cabinet - cripes the GK weighs almost as much as the smallest Carvin Micro Combo. I saw an ad for these Carvins, they look like they may be the right thing for me - but how does one get to 'try' the three different models from a mail order company? tia | ||
| hb3
Senior Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 570 Registered: 2-2005 |
You pay shipping on the returns. | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1885 Registered: 10-2003 |
Road trip to L.A... I recently picked up a BX500 head and like it a great deal. | ||
| precarius
Advanced Member Username: precarius Post Number: 325 Registered: 11-2005 |
Carvin has a 10 day return policy. If you try it and you don't like it - Send it back. the only thing you will be out is the shipping cost usually about $35. Mike | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 543 Registered: 6-2006 |
John - Does the BX500 give clean as well as an overdriven tone? Do you use the compression on it? tia | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1886 Registered: 10-2003 |
I use just a hint of compression and keep the "drive" turned up a bit for a little bit of tube-ish-ness. I don't think I've really cranked it up without having the drive up. With the drive up quite a bit, it gives a great Mel Schacher -ish tone.. Honestly, I pretty much just plugged-in and it sounded good, so I haven't needed to experiment.. If I have a chance to play with it a bit this evening, I'll do so and report back.. John | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1540 Registered: 5-2009 |
OH yes _ Mel Schacher ! Grand Funk Railroad . He was trend setter as far as Bass timbre goes ; one of the pioneers that helped define what tones the Electric Bass was capable of at the time . | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1890 Registered: 10-2003 |
I didn't get to experiment the other night, but I've got a gig Friday and will play with the clean tones. I have no reason to expect any shortcomings with the clean settings.. John | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 863 Registered: 10-2006 |
And let us never forget, Mel also replaced Frank Lugo in ? and the Mysterians (post "96 Tears")! Peter | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2520 Registered: 3-2004 |
I really want to downsize as well. As much as I am jonesing for a Boogie 400, I sure don't want to carry it on a weekly basis. I've been lugging a rack of power/pre amp of late and it gets old. I have my eye on the TC Electronics heads, either the RH450 or the Staccato 51. I'd love to carry a sub 50 lb cab in one hand, a bass in a bag on my shoulder, and maybe a small duffel or backpack with a small amp, cables and accessories. One trip. Anyone try these yet? The small Carvins may be light, but the wattage is low and there can't be a whole lot of speaker area in such small boxes. I also like the idea of the head separate from the cab. I think you can carry more of a system as separates and remain super-portable. Of course, if 250w is enough for your purposes, then it matters little. -bob | ||
| 88persuader
Senior Member Username: 88persuader Post Number: 437 Registered: 5-2004 |
I like Carvin stuff (I own a few of their basses, GREAT bang for the buck) but for an amp I'm running a Markbass Tube 800 head(500WTS at 8 ohms and 800WTS at 4 ohms) and it really has some kick and tone to it, it weights only 6 and a half lbs and fits in my bass gig bag! You could run one of those heads (or the LittleMarkII head which is 300WTS at 8 ohms and 500WTS at 4 ohms) and a 2X10 or 1X15 cab and have a great sounding powerful portable system. The Guitar Center sells used gear on line and has several LittleMarkII heads for sale under $400. Something to consider. |
