What amp are you using with your RIC?

rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Sun Mar 10, 2002 12:03 am

By the end of the year, after my new album release, I'll be back on the road. No doubt my gear will be a couple of Trace Elliot 12-band EQ heads, plus 1 1x15 cabinet and 1 4x10 cabinet. Full use of Rick-O-Sound, of course.

And only two basses for the road : 1 4003, plus 1 4001 as a backup bass.

musicfan37 · Post by **musicfan37** » Sun Mar 10, 2002 2:14 pm

I use the Carvin AG100D.

eddier · Post by **eddier** » Mon Mar 11, 2002 12:16 pm

I split the signal between a mid-1980's Carlsboro Hornet 45 & DI.
It gives me anything from a "Chris Squire" type sound, to a "piano growl", to a dark "tuba-like sound".
This is both live & in the studio.

ivory1 · Post by **ivory1** » Wed Mar 13, 2002 4:08 am

After years of hard work-this is what I have ended up with (hopefully my ULTIMATE RIG)
Mesa Boogie 400+
Mesa Boogie Basis M-2000
1 2x10 Road Ready Cab (300 W)
1 Mesa Boogie Road Ready 2x15B (800 W)

sir_andrew_of_left_coast · Wed Mar 13, 2002 2:23 pm

Any bassists in here try an Ashdown Electric Blue amp?

ricnvolved · Post by **ricnvolved** » Wed Mar 13, 2002 5:33 pm

Many bass players seem to really like the Ashdown Electric Blue amp. From what I've seen in various comments online, I suspect that this is one model that the potential buyer MUST try out before plunking any money down. One guy I personally talked with several months ago concerning the Ashdown products told me his opinion that he was not impressed with the quality of electronics in them. He is a techie and not really a player, so his word in such matters carries a lot of weight with me. As for the tone, I can't comment either way since I've never heard one.

The factors that go into choosing gear can be highly subjective and vary greatly from one player to the next. For me, quality of materials & build counts just as much as tone. IMHO with regard to bass gear, Walter Woods and Eden amps rank at the very top, along with Euphonic Audio and Eden cabinets. Other name brands will appeal just as strongly to other players. The best advice is to do as much research as possible, and talk with those people whose opinions you trust. It's not likely you'll go wrong with a well-informed decision.

sir_andrew_of_left_coast · Thu Mar 14, 2002 9:32 am

Thanks for the comments, Jeffrey. As you suggest, I AM in the research phase, right now. I have always played guitar, but am expanding my horizons to give playing bass a try. I don't think I need a very extravagant bass amp... just something that's reliable for home/garage use.

sonicray · Post by **sonicray** » Thu Mar 14, 2002 11:18 pm

Andrew: I would highly recommend the Vox T25. If you are looking for a higher output level, then the new T60 should be kicking about soon. I have had my T25 for a few months now and it is an incredible piece of kit for the money. It looks the part and it sounds incredible. The EQ is very flexible and the bass enhancer button adds a great deal of weight to the bottom end. I couldn’t comment on the quality of the internal wiring as I have yet to take it apart for a look. You should be able to pick up a T25 for about $150, but I’m not sure of the cost on the T60. I would imagine it’s going to be around the same price bracket as the Ashdown, if not slightly cheaper.

gpatt5762 · Post by **gpatt5762** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 4:10 pm

…and back we go to the Original Question;

When I had my 4003 MG/BB, it was just a Rev. A SWR Redhead, and it cut thru anything.

As soon as the C64 arrives, she/it runs thru a SansAmp BassDriver DI, then either via XLR to the Board or, used as a preamp, then to the Redhead's Active jack, to the effects loop with an Ashly 31-Band EQ, a Behringer Ultrafex II processor, the Return jack, then to the SWR's 2x10" PAS's, plus an Ampeg 4x8" bottom w/Eminences.

Question for you all: anyone thought on using a Line6 Bass Pod?

Garry

gpatt5762 · Post by **gpatt5762** » Tue Mar 19, 2002 4:13 pm

Richard,

North Coast Music has those T60's in stock for about $400.

Garry

sonicray · Post by **sonicray** » Wed Mar 20, 2002 3:44 am

The Line 6 Pod is a very cool piece of kit. I use it in the studio all the time. The Brit Class A with the middle knocked out gives a great 60's Vox AC100 tone.

It gives such flexibility in the studio, but it can be a little complicated to use compared to the guitar version. A have built a patch of about 8 basic sounds which I treat as building blocks and adjust accordingly.

I don't think I would ever use it live though. I prefer to keep the signal path as simple as possible, one cable from bass to amp.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sun May 26, 2002 9:46 am

I use an SWR SM-400 through a Goliath II 4 X 10 and Goliath Junior II 2 X 10. My 4001 sounds incredible through this rig.

rickengrowl · Post by **rickengrowl** » Tue May 28, 2002 5:19 am

After having tried out several Ampeg amps, I finally decided to purchase an Ashdown ABM amp. It has big bottom-end that perfectly fits the peculiar Rick tone, while making it "richer".

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Tue May 28, 2002 10:23 am

I play bass in a Beatles tribute band and after years of dealing with the problems of using 30 year old Vox amps, I bought a Roland DB700 Bass combo. I've had it done over in Vox livery and it looks pretty much like a Vox Foundation bass cab.
One hassle I had with the Vox amp was it sounded great with the Hofner but was tuff to dial in a decent tone withe the Ric. With the Roland(which has programmable preamp)I just press a button and the Hofner setting are brought up from memory. When it's time for set 2(Ric set)I press another button and the Ric preamp settings are dialed up.
It's about 250watts,has a DI out for the soundman, casters, 15"+horn. I've had it a year now and cannot tell you how many compliments I have received concerning this amp(even from fellow bandmembers!).
When we play radio spots(usually in cramped studios)I use a Vox T25 bass combo. These are occasionally "unplugged" situations as in addition to the DJ(s), there's a producer and interns jammed into the studio so full-size amps won't fit and are not needed. There's sometimes just a couple mics for all the instruments but the T25 always sounds very punchy over the airwaves.

Nigel

banta · Post by **banta** » Mon Jun 24, 2002 2:03 pm

(2) Ampeg SVT-CLs with 810E cabs. Also, for practice and small venues, an Ampeg BA-112.

Ampeg SVTs are perfect with Rics.