Any recommendations for a lightweight bass rig?

Started by jazzyvee, February 06, 2014, 10:13:01 AM

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dannobasso


dannobasso


fmm

My small rig is the following:
 
Either a Carvin BX250 (3.2 lbs) or a GK MB-200 (2 lbs) (both go to all gigs) and a Bag End 12 + horn (about 40 lns).
 
For bar gigs I use the Carvin, and add a Bag End S15-B (46 lbs)
fmm

lembic76450

I'm with Alan on the Genz Benz. I have the Shuttle 9.0 and an Acme Flatwound with the Neo 12.  Total weight under 30 lbs. Mono gig bag, (yeah, I know) all in one trip, and only I touch my gear...

darkstar01

I'm a big fan of mark bass stuff. When I play electric,  I can fit my markbass head and all my effects in my backpack, and it's reasonable.  The head itself is super  light.

rustyg61

Hey Edwin, I came across your picture in the Dig My Rig section of the new Bass Player magazine! Congratulations on getting published!  

 

Rusty
2011 SCSD
2014 "Blue Orca" Series II Europa
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_blueorca.html

edwin

Thanks! Not exactly a lightweight rig, though!

rustyg61

Maybe not but it is definitely a unique rig & worthy of the magazine spot! I have often thought about submitting a picture of my gear to them but haven't done it yet. Maybe I will after I get my Europa!
Rusty
2011 SCSD
2014 "Blue Orca" Series II Europa
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_blueorca.html

pauldo

Carvin MB15 is a nice relatively light rig.
I've been very happy with it and the headphone output spares my wife from me noodling around in the back room.
Just over 30 lbs.

dead_head

Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 8:16 pm:      Edit Post-(from Phil Lesh omega cut thread)
Hi Edwin, just got my June Bassplayer mag. in the mail. Saw your spot in the Dig My Rig section. I knew that was your setup before even reading the caption. Loookin' goood!!!!! (sorry for the hijack).
 
Rob

5sicks

Look at the new Carvin stuff. Light and inexpensive with good reviews and bulletproof build.

fmm

I use a Carvin BX250 head with a variety of Bag End cabinets with excellent results.
 
I will never again buy anything I can't cary with 1 hand.
fmm

kmh364


 
The Eden WT-550 Time Traveller tube/SS-hybrid head fits in a shoulder bag and weighs less than 20#, but puts out a wallop. Choose one of two 4ohm D-210XST 500W cabs w/bell HF driver (60# ea). The two cabs in parallel were more expensive than an Eden D-410XST, but sound better, allow for a 2ohm load for the amp which unleashes 650W of power with 2dB of headroom and allows an even more portable option for smaller gigs. Not cheap, but fits in most cars and is easily carried by one person.

kmh364

Duplicate post, my apologies
 
(Message edited by kmh364 on May 20, 2014)