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Phil Jones Bass Cub BG-100 & Aguilar SL 112
- Thread starter Do Doom Di Doom
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Frankly, if you want more volume than the BG100 can deliver, carrying it and another cab doesn't make much sense. A good 112 combo (or 112 cab and head) will bury the BG100 in terms of volume and projected lows. Carrying the extra pair of 5" speakers will add little of value.
Thanks. I have "zero" knowledge in terms of amplier and speaker/powered speaker.
I would like to keep my BG100 as it's perfect for me playing home and even for recording sometimes. Speaking of powered speaker, what options do I have if I simply want more volume for larger venue (other than PB100 and PB300)?
It all depends on how much louder you want to be, and how important the main characteristics like weight and power and price matter to you....and of course what kind of sound you're looking for. There are literally a zillion ways to prepare this dish
If you just want to be loud enough to play with an average drummer and fill a small venue, a good 112 setup is my preferred configuration. I'd go with a nice 112 cab and small head if you have the scratch, or a small combo. There's not all that much savings involved in using the Cub and a powered speaker, and there'll be more to carry around.
Since you have the sound you want, you just need to buy a powered speaker that matches your volume needs. A powered speaker should be designed for a "flat" response and shouldn't color your sound much at all. I've lined out to one of my Presonus Iris 8's from my PJ Double 4 and it works perfectly but you would probably want something bigger. Do you have a budget in mind?
Good call... I might consider TC Electronic BH250 and RS112 or RS210 setup.
Yes, extra 200 watts would be sufficient but I would like to have some headroom. $500? Like lomo mentioned, maybe going with a small head and 112 would be economical way. It's just hard to give up on the Cub
Good call... I might consider TC Electronic BH250 and RS112 or RS210 setup.
Yes, extra 200 watts would be sufficient but I would like to have some headroom. $500? Like lomo mentioned, maybe going with a small head and 112 would be economical way. It's just hard to give up on the Cub
I don't see it as a matter of "giving up" on the cub". It's a good tool for a specific job and it fills that need well. Now you need a different tool for a different job. Frankly, if you compare a decent 12 to the Cub, you may find it lacking in low end....may or may not be an issue for you, depending on your taste.
Good call... I might consider TC Electronic BH250 and RS112 or RS210 setup.
Yes, extra 200 watts would be sufficient but I would like to have some headroom. $500? Like lomo mentioned, maybe going with a small head and 112 would be economical way. It's just hard to give up on the Cub
If you can spend $500 on a powered speaker to add to the Cub, you can get some high quality/high power options. actually a $500 solution would probably be overkill. You will end up with a better "watts per buck" solution since the Cub has already handled the preamp duties. It might make sense to sell the Cub to finance another solution, but if you don't want to, a powered speaker is going to be you best bang for the buck. Just make sure you do your research on the amount of bass extension the powered speaker can achieve.
I agree...except that using a powered speaker means you are effectively carrying a 13lb preamp around. I'd rather have a larger combo, or a cab and a small head that fits in a gig bag pocket, but it's all a matter of 'druthers
Back in my day, I had to carry my 9 lb Ampeg SVP Pro preamp attached to a 45 lb power amp and 97 lb cabinet through 20 feet of snow, on 110 degree days, going up hill both there and back...in the rain. These young whipper-snappers with their sub 14 lb preamps, funny shoes, and weirdo haircuts make me sick! GET OFF MY LAWN!
