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I'll be at the Derby in Strathroy - 10:30 showtime!
First gig with the new bass and amp.
First gig with the new bass and amp.
james on bass said:I'll be at the Derby in Strathroy - 10:30 showtime!
First gig with the new bass and amp.![]()
Oh yes. It pounds out real well - tonnes of low end but still nice and bright. Lots of headroom with the 800Watts.Xanadu said:So you like the new Yorkville, I take it?![]()
james on bass said:Oh yes. It pounds out real well - tonnes of low end but still nice and bright. Lots of headroom with the 800Watts.
I spent 16 years with my GK800RB, and this is definitely not the GK sound - but I like it. So many changes all at once though, so it's hard to tell what made the greatest impact on my tone.
I know you like your Yorkie, but I've got no problems recommending my rig to others.
The guy from AC/DC isn't playing clubs, and he doesn't NEED 1000 watt bass amp, but in his case it probably doesn't cause any problems.SinCron said:Guy from AC DC has a 1000 watt bass amp.
I don't run through the PA, and only use volume up to about 3, but the extra headroom is nice. I was pushing my previous 300W amp pretty hard.Milkman said:The guy from AC/DC isn't playing clubs, and he doesn't NEED 1000 watt bass amp, but in his case it probably doesn't cause any problems.
Just my opinion, but the smaller the stage amps, the better the FOH sound.
james on bass said:I don't run through the PA, and only use volume up to about 3, but the extra headroom is nice. I was pushing my previous 300W amp pretty hard.
If I had my way, we'd have a big PA (and a sound guy) and all I'd bring is my bass and a Sansamp in the gig bag. Our PA is just big enough to handle vocals and the kick drum.Milkman said:Head room is a good thing for sure, but a 200 watt amp serving as a monitor only and running direct will give you a killer sound with a lot less lifting, more room on stage and a MUCH easier time for the soundman.
Different way of looking at things for sure. I've been constantly reducing the stage volume to the point where our soundman has pretty good control out front. I don't use an amp at all (Vox Tonelab SE) and we don't point ANY amps at the crowd.
Anyway, this isn't the only way to do it, just the way I prefer.
One way to look at it is that our bassist actually has a 3000 Watt bass amp, soon to be increased to 6000 watts. That's how much power I have in subs.
Not even the mighty SVT will compare to that.
I do share your positive views on Yorkville Sound gear. I have a lot of it.
james on bass said:If I had my way, we'd have a big PA (and a sound guy) and all I'd bring is my bass and a Sansamp in the gig bag. Our PA is just big enough to handle vocals and the kick drum.
We only play small bars at any rate.