Members Awake77 Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hello Bassists! Guitar is my main instrument, but I dabble with bass as well. Generally just going through my Boss GS-10 or some VST's to practice. Well, it looks like Im going to get a gig as a bass player for a local cover band so its time for me to get a real live rig...I have some nice guitar equipment I was thinking that, with an outboard EQ, might sound excellent and keep me from spending too much money... I have a MesaBoogie Quad guitar preamp, along with a Peavey Classic 50/50 power amp (100W tube power amp w/EL84s). I was think an old parametric EQ like a Rane PE15 might work well to adjust the frequencies needed for bass...I just picked up a ElectroVoice bass cab as well...not sure the model but it has 1 15" driver and a 6.5" Midrange, it sounded excellent at the store through an old Carvin ProBass II head. I havent tried the rig yet because I need to retube the Peavey - was hoping to get some input before I plunk down money for an EQ... Do you guys think that the Quad, with an outboard EQ (~$80 or so out of pocket) would work well Or am I better off getting an old but decent bass head, like an old Carvin or Peavey? Im trying to spend as little $$ as possible, but still have a good sound. Thanks! A77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 bump for a reply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members y-o-y Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 A good option might be to get a pre amp for your peavey 50/50. You could probably get by with a Sansamp BDDI if you wanna keep your expenses to a minimum. Do you have a bass cab? you are going to want to avoid playing through your guitar cabs at any thing above a bedroom volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 Yeah, I just picked up an Electrovoice bass cab - its a ported 1x15 with a separate 6.5" midrange driver. The Sansamp BDDI:) Im kicking myself because I just sold mine 2 months ago! If the gig takes off and we're playing a lot of shows, Id definitely plunk down the cash for a nice bass pre or head...this is something just for the interim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members takeout Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 Unless you have a great PA and the most tasteful and controlled drummer in the world, 100W is probably not gonna cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hamer-Bass-Head Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 dood.... those 100 watts are "TUBE WATTS" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 dood.... those 100 watts are "TUBE WATTS" That amp is freakin' loud as hell guys...I know bass takes more energy to push but when I use that thing with my guitar I only use one side (50W) and cant go past ~6 without drowning out the whole band with my 4x12. Granted the new cab has 2 drivers, but I can also run the amp in bridged mono if need be. If that wont be enough - can you guys think of a decent, used bass head for under $200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hamer-Bass-Head Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 the only way to really know is to try.... I will say you might have a little but of a tough time with the eq portion of the preamp, but if you can get a sound that works for you, go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattoverb Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 That amp is freakin' loud as hell guys...I know bass takes more energy to push but when I use that thing with my guitar I only use one side (50W) and cant go past ~6 without drowning out the whole band with my 4x12.Granted the new cab has 2 drivers, but I can also run the amp in bridged mono if need be.If that wont be enough - can you guys think of a decent, used bass head for under $200? You could find older high powered peaveys for around that.kilowatt, firebass.etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 the 100Watt Peavey all tube head will work good until you can save up for a good bass head. The preamp will work fine as well for now. you have already taken care of the most important part by getting a bass cab:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 the 100Watt Peavey all tube head will work good until you can save up for a good bass head. The preamp will work fine as well for now. you have already taken care of the most important part by getting a bass cab Thanks Rougetitan - that's what I was hoping. I also have a 1400W Crate SPA1400 solid state power amp laying around - so the power is there if I need it. The Peavey just sounds a heck of a lot better though, at least with a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted July 25, 2007 Members Share Posted July 25, 2007 Thanks Rougetitan - that's what I was hoping. I also have a 1400W Crate SPA1400 solid state power amp laying around - so the power is there if I need it. The Peavey just sounds a heck of a lot better though, at least with a guitar. with that kind of power you could do a reasonably large venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Awake77 Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I got it all hooked up last night, with a 31 band Peavey Q1311 that I picked up for $50 used. Have to sort out a ground hum issue, but it sounds pretty good IMO. The EQ was a big part in bringing up the low end that the guitar pre didnt have access too. The tone controls on the Quad actually added a nice bit of growl to the tone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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