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Old 01-21-2010, 11:39 AM
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....If i can figure out how to keep my wife from killing me, I'm gonna upgrade to an Earcandy 2x10 Neo at some point with the Cabbiecab luggage system.
Why is it that women who know NOTHING of gear can instantly figure out you upgraded even if something mostly looks the same? LMAO!
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Old 01-23-2010, 05:37 PM
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I haven't really been around, but got an update via email and thought I'd chime in.
I found an old Trace-Elliot AH250SMX head in some disrepair, fixed 'er up and it's sitting atop 2x Bag End S15 D cabs. In the band mix, which I learned about by standing out front while someone else played my rig on a jam-nite we host 2x a month, the sound is punchy, sweet, articulate with a pleasant 'bloom'. No mud, not an overbearing lashing of "that Trace-Elliot sound" after you get the EQ dialed in and decide if/when to use the Pre-Shape feature.
This rig is a relatively easy load in/out, and sounds great. Plenty of bottom and can get plenty loud. TE tend to under-rate their wattage numbers.
I landed this rig for a total of about $650, through bottom-feeding Craigslist and being picky.
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Old 02-04-2010, 10:55 PM
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Roger, you should try some of the newer lighter amps that are out there now-days. I'm sure you would be impressed with the right set-up. I'm talking amps in the 3.5 - 4.5 pound range and putting out 500W+.
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:22 PM
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Roger, you should try some of the newer lighter amps that are out there now-days. I'm sure you would be impressed with the right set-up. I'm talking amps in the 3.5 - 4.5 pound range and putting out 500W+.
I'll bet I would, but I'm broke a lot! I just scored an old A.M.P. BH420 for $300, and that's all folks until next year (it's a back-up for the TE head). But I won't poo-poo the new mini-heads, I've heard a few and they sound very nice ideed.

Maybe after my new working band starts pulling in some bread I'll go venture out into the Small World! I'd love to carry half my rig in my bass' gig-bag.
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:24 PM
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....I'd love to carry half my rig in my bass' gig-bag.
Yes. And you'd be surprised at what you could have for under $500.00, I gaaaroooaaannnteee.
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ID:	2859Just wanted to see if you guys think that this combo would be a good rig? I currently have a Fender Rumble 150.
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Old 11-05-2013, 04:54 PM
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Attachment 2859Just wanted to see if you guys think that this combo would be a good rig? I currently have a Fender Rumble 150.
Possibly. It really depends on how much coverage you think you will need, given your situation. What I can tell you is this: You don't want to lack in headroom, ever.
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Old 11-05-2013, 05:48 PM
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Attachment 2859Just wanted to see if you guys think that this combo would be a good rig? I currently have a Fender Rumble 150.
Does this amp have a good quality horn? If not, you will not hear the real treble that the bass produces.
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