You Favorite Bass Gear (other than basses)

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:27 am

Other than your Rickenbacker basses or any other bass guitars, what bass related gear keeps you smiling use after use?
For me:
Avatar Neo B212: After several gigs, I can't say enough great things about this cabinet, between it's price, sound and weight/portability, it is outstanding.
SWR SM400 amp: Going on 17 years of reliable excellent sound at gigs and in the studio.
Tech 21 Sansamp Bass DI: Truly the ONLY pedal that didn't quickly leave me scratching my head, wondering why I wasted my money on it. If it ******* out on me or was lost, I'd immediately buy a new one.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:29 am

I'd have to say my POD. I'm nowhere near done finding awesome sounds with it.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:30 am

I'm still smiling about the switch from 2x10 to 4x10 with aluminum cones.

teeder · Post by **teeder** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:36 am

My Ampeg / Pod combo is making me smile. The tone with my V63's inspires me when gigging.

I do wonder what swapping out the 2X10 to a 4X10 would do for me.

jaybic · Post by **jaybic** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:41 am

I'd have to go with my Ampeg combo. I could immediately tell the difference when I plugged in between that and the Peavey combo I was playing before. Adds much more character and warmth to the sound.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:43 am

Massive air!

I can't use 15's in my situation. And now, that I've been using 10's so long, even 12's sound "flappy". The extra 2 speakers make all the difference. I know a few on thus forum who have 2, 2x10 cabs for versatility but I don't have to move mine so the 4x10 is fine. There are even some lightweight 4x10 cabs around.

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:52 am

I am also fond of the Ampeg B2 head. I haven't even broke out my Bass POd XT Live yet as I am still drooling over the b2 4x10 sound!

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:12 am

Apart from my '04 Monty Brown Rick. Hartke 3500 4x12 combo. Lovely amp when the valve preamp is cranked to 7 or above, growl city. Also my indispensible 3 band parametric equalizer. THE secret for any bass player having trouble getting a good sound. I've tried every pedal and preamp that is available, the parametric solved all my problems. Try 2, one for each pickup via rick-o-sound. Overkill, but choose what sound you want, the amp is just for volume... HAha!

fran4001 · Post by **fran4001** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:14 am

My Ashdown MAG300C 1x15 combo. FINALLY, enough watts (307) and small/light enough to carry into the gig one-handed! Also, my Tascam Bass Trainer II. Keeps me busy and practiced all week long.

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:23 am

"...what bass related GEAR keeps you smiling use after use?"

I don't think I even need to say...

...but in addition, the Taurus pedals are hard to step on without grinning...

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:27 am

D'Addario XL-170 nickle roundwound strings.

I've used them for 20 some years, and honestly have never had a bad string.

blueflamerick · Post by **blueflamerick** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:43 am

My Basson 4 x 10 cab, except when I have to move it. It sounds killer but weighs 150 lbs.

clankchris · Post by **clankchris** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:45 am

Mesa Boogie Bass 400 through an Eden 210T

I can pretty much duplicate the tones from early Tool with this, and my trusty 4003

BTW... did Paul stick a Hi-Gain in the bridge and neck positions of his 4001CS? It looks that way.

lars · Post by **lars** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:51 am

My Trace Elliot rig. I have used it for 15 years, I have never wanted something else.

bobcat · Post by **bobcat** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:16 pm

Fulltone BassDrive pedal. That an these lovely things called DR bass strings.