Greetings from CT

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Benton Ridgeway

Nice to fit right in. I don't think I've had those grits you keep carrying on about. I like pancakes and real maple syrup.

So my rig:
Basses

Modulus Q5 with EMG's
Fender Jazz Bass Special
Gibson Victory Artist

into my choice of amps:

Sunn 300T
Traynor YBA1
SWR Studio 220

and speakers:

SWR Big Bertha
EV TL 606
EV TL 806

I like to mix and match the heads and cabs depending on the gig. The Sunn into the big bertha is perfect for filling the bar with bass. I often use the Traynor for its 2 channels. The SWR is the most portable.

Wish I had pics.
Peace

Cool list. I have some Sunn stuff that I'm fond of too. A Coliseum 300 head, 2 MV-18 folded horn cabs with the Vegas and a newer 300 watt 2-15 cab. I also briefly had a 2-15 Traynor in the late 70s, but ended up selling it and and getting a '68 Kustom tuck and roll K200B head and matching 2-15 cab with JBL D140Fs.

I'm not sure about your pix problems, but I can can't get any to post for me on this forum. In some earlier threads, I've referenced a site (actually a part of The unofficial Acoustic Control site) where I have many photos posted.

Pancakes and real maple syrup are good too, especially if you add a side of grits!

[Dave Martin]

Originally Posted by Oren Hudson

Cool list. I have some Sunn stuff that I'm fond of too. A Coliseum 300 head, 2 MV-18 folded horn cabs with the Vegas and a newer 300 watt 2-15 cab. I also briefly had a 2-15 Traynor in the late 70s, but ended up selling it and and getting a '68 Kustom tuck and roll K200B head and matching 2-15 cab with JBL D140Fs.

Holy cow - I've owned most of those amps - the Kustom 200, the Coliseum 300 (with two front loaded 18" cabinets) and the Vega cabinets. Then I got bigger for a while and now I'm a big fan of small amps (as long as I'm carrying them).

But I have to say that as long as there's either cartage or rental amps, nothing touches an SVT for rock and roll!

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Dave Martin

But I have to say that as long as there's either cartage or rental amps, nothing touches an SVT for rock and roll!

Hey Dave, I don't disagree with you. In fact, I'm glad you mentioned the SVT. I can tell you about mine without bragging (too much.) It's my most recent acquisition and I've had it nearly a year. It's an early '73 rig that includes the head and 2 of the square back cabs, some of the last before the introduction of the slant back. I bought them from the original owner and he bought the whole group together. He has played with a few known acts including Orleans, Pete Seeger and Peter Frampton. It IS major Rock and Roll!

[Dave Martin]

Originally Posted by Oren Hudson

Hey Dave, I don't disagree with you. In fact, I'm glad you mentioned the SVT. I can tell you about mine without bragging (too much.) It's my most recent acquisition and I've had it nearly a year. It's an early '73 rig that includes the head and 2 of the square back cabs, some of the last before the introduction of the slant back. I bought them from the original owner and he bought the whole group together. He has played with a few known acts including Orleans, Pete Seeger and Peter Frampton. It IS major Rock and Roll!

Yikes! I DO hope that you don't try and carry it out on gigs by yourself! There's the other issue, of course. I was in Whittier, Ca on Saturday, and the backline company provided an SVT. I set it to where I was comfortable with the sound, but after the first song of the soundcheck the entire horn section threatened me with death or dismemberment if I didn't turn it WAY down.

[Oren Hudson]

Originally Posted by Dave Martin

Yikes! I DO hope that you don't try and carry it out on gigs by yourself! There's the other issue, of course. I was in Whittier, Ca on Saturday, and the backline company provided an SVT. I set it to where I was comfortable with the sound, but after the first song of the soundcheck the entire horn section threatened me with death or dismemberment if I didn't turn it WAY down.

Well Dave, I haven't used it on a gig yet. One of these days maybe. Even with the usage it's seen, the dude took good care of it and it's in collector condition. He said he'd leave one cab at practice and use the other one for gigs. I do use all of my stuff from time to time though. Unfortunately, at nearly 58, the pains of lifting heavy stuff by myself are often significant. I did unload the rig out of my Suburban when I got it home. (Couldn't ask Donna - see didn't know that I got it.) I've since rolled the cabs to my band trailer for temporary storage. With anything else, I'd be asking for help from 1 or 2 other folks.

I love the Whittier story! Wimpy horn players. You should have threatened them with turning it to 5 and aim it directly at them!