_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Tom Schecky Madball Slidey-Chair Capasso and I were just having an e-mail exchange about amps. I came up with an amp suggestion that is really somewhat outrageous. (See below.) I thought it might be fun to post some ridiculous rigs -- not your "dream rig" per se, but rather something that would be outrageous in terms of size, cost, aesthetics, etc. So, to get the ball rolling, I give you some hi-fi, tubalicious groovaphonics from Manley. Not only might one be able to reach tonal nirvana with this preamp-power amp combo, but it would weigh in at just over 100 lbs. and require almost 10U of rackspace. Bring on the roadies! (And don't forget to get $10K from the bank -- ideally from your own account! ) VOXBOX -- 21 lbs. of all-tube preamp, baby! (MSRP = $4K) -plus- Neo Classic 500W Tube Monoblock -- 80 lbs. of tube power! (MSRP = $12K per pair) Peace. --Sweet "All Luv All the Time" Willie spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_god_offspring Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 this should be a fun thread. look in the janurary issue of Bass Player and look for the GINORMOUS amp in the gear section, it's by some Germany company, it's called like the Glockenhymer, lol, its a serious paper wieght. Aguilar amps: Damn, these things are popular, but how can people afford them? C\'mon, do they make these things with their butts?!! What the hell! that\'s more expensive than my whole bass rig??! not really Bass but take a look at these beasts... The drummer in my band and close friend pointed this out. He says it's really over priced, but it would be a great cymbal since it's pre WWII (illegdily) This -BGO 5 words you should live by... Music is its own reward --------------- My Band: www.Myspace.com/audreyisanarcissist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Originally posted by Bass_god_offspring: would be a great cymbal since it's pre WWII (illegdily) This everything tells me that it is a 1959-1966 That would make it POST WWII http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 My entire bass rig was puchased at half the cost of this amp. But this is what happens when your product is trendy lol Originally posted by Bass_god_offspring: What the hell! that\'s more expensive than my whole bass rig??! The drummer in my band and close friend pointed this out. He says it's really over priced, but it would be a great cymbal since it's pre WWII (illegdily) This As for th cymbal, maybe there are collectors around. I'm not one of 'em; to me, a cymbal is only as good as its playability and at that price it becomes too valuable to risk playing. And if it's that old, it's a thin piece of metal that's been struck and vibrated for over 40 years, and therefore approaching a point where metal fatigue will kick in.... I used to think I was Libertarian. Until I saw their platform; now I know I'm no more Libertarian than I am RepubliCrat or neoCON or Liberal or Socialist. This ain't no track meet; this is football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_god_offspring Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 humm, i didn't read the auction description, but my friend said that it was pre WWII, maybe he read it wrong. something interesting: A lot of pre WWII cymbals were melted down and used for metal armour and such for WWII. thus, many old school cymbals don't exist anymore. interesting. -BGO 5 words you should live by... Music is its own reward --------------- My Band: www.Myspace.com/audreyisanarcissist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Originally posted by Dr. Sweet Willie: I thought it might be fun to post some ridiculous rigs -- not your "dream rig" per se, but rather something that would be outrageous in terms of size, cost, aesthetics, etc. Couldn't we just link a bunch of PJR threads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: Couldn't we just link a bunch of PJR threads? spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: Couldn't we just link a bunch of PJR threads? ROTFLMAO! - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Of course, if you want another option for tube delight, you can yank 650W from THIS . Get some more details about it HERE . Wow, only $10K!!! Wow, only 110 lbs.!!! I must admit that I love how it looks. Peace. --s-uu spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 First of all, I apologize for bandwidth gluttony. However, this thread is all about gluttony, so bite me (credits to Erik). If you're going to do it, do it right: Preamp GML Model 2032 Preamp - $3.0k http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/GML2032-large.jpg Crossover Yamaha D1030 3-way crossover - $1.4k PICTURE To divide the line into highs, lows, and subs. THE SUB LINE FROM THE CROSSOVER (2) Crown K-1 Power Amplifer $2.2k each PICTURE (1) BagEnd ELF-1 Processor $2.8k PICTURE (2) BagEnd Bassault-R Infra 2x21" subwoofers $8.4k each http://www.bagend.com/bagend/images/bassault-rsm.jpg THE HIGHS AND THE LOWS Compressor Tube Tech LCA 2B dual channel compressor - $4.0k http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/LCA2B.jpg Dual channel to separately compressor the high and lows from the cross-over Reverb Lexicon 960L Dual Channel Processor $21.7k http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/960L.jpg Processor Eventide DSP7500 Dual Channel Ultra Harmonizer $5.0k http://www.sweetwater.com/images/items/DSP7500-large.jpg HIGHS FROM THE PROCESSOR (2) Crown K-1 Power Amplifer $2.2k each PICTURE (2)BagEnd Q10BX-D 4x10 cabinets $1.3k each http://www.bagend.com/bagend/images/q10bxd.jpg LOWS FROM THE PROCESSOR (2) Crown K-1 Power Amplifer $2.2k each PICTURE (2)BagEnd S18-D 1x18 cabinets $0.9k each http://www.bagend.com/bagend/images/s18e-d_sm.jpg HOUSING AND POWER (3) Furman AR-Pro power regulators $2.6k each PICTURE House the hold rig in a custom, shockmounted 30-space rackmount $1.0k Cabling $1.0k THE TOTAL BILL (RETAIL) = $82.1k Now, someone call and ambulance and send them to SteveC's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Oh, and a identical rig as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 OK, I just saw Jacqo III-X play at the accugroove booth, and he was awesome. But while I was waiting to talk with him, Mark (el Whappo) grabbed a 6 string Knuckle with those weird pickups that GB was into and proceeded to turn my intestines into powder. Never did get to say hi to him. So the Accugroove mega stack would be my insane setup. "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 21, 2005 Author Share Posted January 21, 2005 Now this thread is cookin' with GAS! Originally posted by getz76: THE TOTAL BILL (RETAIL) = $82.1k Wow. Can we put a Z. Vex Woolly Mammoth in front of all that? Call the TV producers -- Maury's ready to host "Monster Bass Rig". It'll be on between "Monster Garage" and "Monster House". I still like that Manley set-up... Originally posted by getz76: Now, someone call an ambulance and send them to SteveC's house. Peace. --s-uu PS: zeronyne -- You must go back to the AccuGroove booth and say "hi" to Mark. Must. Do. It. spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_god_offspring Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Here is the Guitarists' from the British band MUSE (who i still can't believe i met ), Matt Bellamy. He is a serious pedal freak. He loves to turn knobs so much he has his pedals built directly into his guitars!!!!!! Here is his Ginormous rack! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/Bass_god_offspring/MUSE_2L2.jpg You will noticed that there is two of everything, click Here to learn why. Here is his custom Manson guitar, an exact replica would cost you 6,469.68 USD!!!!!!!!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/Bass_god_offspring/chromemanson01.jpg Click Here to see what exactly is in the guitar. The 7-string custom Manson he uses (around same price) looks like this... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/Bass_god_offspring/blackbody.jpg And if you are wondering what type of electronics are in it? well here's a list and a pic... Body: Mahogany Body covering: Matt black Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot P90 Bridge pickup: Kent Armstrong Motherbucker Neck: Birds-eye maple, rosewood fingerboard Special circuit 1: Zvex Fuzz Factory Special circuit 2: MXR Phase 90 Special circuit 3: Graphtech Ghost acoustic saddles via preamp Special circuit 4: Roland GK2 MIDI pickup internal kit Special circuit 5: Zvex Wah Probe Special circuit 6: Fernandes Sustainer pickup system Special circuit 7: MIDI strip controller Special circuit 8: Toggle kill switch http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/Bass_god_offspring/blackguts.jpg And then the Bassist of Muse's Effects board (though now he has a midi controller like Matt)... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/Bass_god_offspring/chrispedalboard03.jpg NOW that's a pedalboard!!! Note: the reason i posted all of these pics is to show how amazingly expensive and huge Matt's guitars and racks were, so please fogive the bandwidth. -BGO 5 words you should live by... Music is its own reward --------------- My Band: www.Myspace.com/audreyisanarcissist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicfiend Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I see 6 strings, not seven Hiram Bullock thinks I like the band volume too soft (but he plays guitar). Joe Sample thinks I like it way too loud (but he plays piano). -Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkW Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Aaaaaand, getz76 for the win! (PS, shouldn't you factor in the cost of a trailer hitch and 5'x7' trailer and dolly into the cost of the rig?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I'd feed the entire rig with a Squier P-Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted January 21, 2005 Author Share Posted January 21, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: I'd feed the entire rig with a Squier P-Bass. If you're gonna do it, do it right. Feed the whole thing with washtub bass...tuned down to at least a low F# and utilizing and extra-long broom handle. Oh yeah -- don't forget that Z. Vex Woolly Mammoth between the 'tub and the rig. Peace. --SW spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckle_head Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Originally posted by zeronyne: OK, I just saw Jacqo III-X play at the accugroove booth, and he was awesome. But while I was waiting to talk with him, Mark (el Whappo) grabbed a 6 string Knuckle with those weird pickups that GB was into and proceeded to turn my intestines into powder. Never did get to say hi to him. So the Accugroove mega stack would be my insane setup. Man... You were there and I din't get to meet you. Just as we take advantage of what is, we should recognize the utility of what is not. - Lao-tzu It's what I make - it's what I play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric VB Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 All-tube tube amps ... bleh ... tried by friend's MesaBoogie but the darn tubes are installed upside-down (hanging) and constantly rattle loose while playing! Love the big money rig ... too bad there aren't more Crowns in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Knuckle_head, looks like I missed you too. I played a Knuckle bass a little at the AccuGroove booth. Next time we'll say hello. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJR Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hey......my rigs are not that far fetched !! besides.....I'm in major downsize mode as of late. PJR 5CentMary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hey......my rigs are not that far fetched !! besides.....I'm in major downsize mode as of late. PJR L I E S ! ! ! C'mon man, don't let us down. We look up to you for rigs we would never, ever mention to our wives or roadies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 One of the true gear nuts on talkbass has upgraded from Glockenklang cabs to this terrifying Meyer Sound rig: http://www.meyersound.com/products/ultraseries/upa-1p/elements/upa-1p.jpghttp://www.meyersound.com/products/ultraseries/upa-1p/elements/upa-1p.jpg http://www.meyersound.com/products/ultraseries/usw-1p/elements/usw-1p.jpghttp://www.meyersound.com/products/ultraseries/usw-1p/elements/usw-1p.jpg That's two wide-coverage 1x12" active fullrange cabs and a pair of 2x15" active subs. Total list price: $24,080. I suspect it sounds quite nice. Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemtone Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Could I have ten thousand marbles, please? ...and one of these? http://www.themusicarchive.com/garcia/deadphotos/grateful1974d.jpg Wrap it up. -Tim from Jersey Play. Just play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Ahh! The fabled Wall of Sound! Good call Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckle_head Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by jeremy c: Knuckle_head, looks like I missed you too. I played a Knuckle bass a little at the AccuGroove booth. Next time we'll say hello. I expect I'll be there in my own booth next winter - please do pop in. I plan on a surprise or two. If Mark has the stock to lend, I hope to have Accu's in the booth so as not to disappoint. Oh, and I got to hear a bag end bassalt at NAMM - amazing what they do to yer innards..... Just as we take advantage of what is, we should recognize the utility of what is not. - Lao-tzu It's what I make - it's what I play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLoy Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Originally posted by getz76: THE TOTAL BILL (RETAIL) = $82.1k Now, someone call and ambulance and send them to SteveC's house. http://images.usatoday.com/life/_photos/2004/2004-03/09-glengarry-inside.jpg $82,000, huh? I'd better call up Bruce and Harriet Nyborg...then I can get finally get on the boards and get my hands on those Glengarry leads! I can do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 David Mamet in the house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 This strikes me as the ideal rig if you have a roadie (or a large van and no gigs involving stairs): http://www.meyersound.com/products/concertseries/mts-4a/images/mts-4a.JPG "The self-powered, four-way MTS-4A is a fully integrated loudspeaker system uniquely capable of producing extremely high sound levels across the full audio range, lower fundamentals and sub-harmonics included. Powerful yet relatively compact (17 cu. ft.), the MTS-4A offers a single cabinet solution for many applications, often eliminating the need for separate subwoofers and associated electronics. The MTS-4A contains four drivers, four amplifier channels (2480W total peak output) and a four-way, phase corrected active crossover network. Exceptionally rugged MS8xx Series cone drivers handle low- and mid frequency reproduction, with each driver placed in its own separate vented chamber for optimum response and higher combined output levels. The control electronics are optimized to allow the MS812, 815 and 818 drivers to operate together over the critical 60 Hz to 100 Hz frequency band. The combined driver output signals are kept fully in phase for increased acoustic gain, resulting in more powerful bass and drum reproduction, higher system headroom and extended driver life. The 4-inch diaphragm MS-2010 HF compression driver extends high frequency response to 18 kHz, with phase response flat to 12 kHz." Add preamp of your choice. Nice. Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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