Played my first gig, but wondering..

samniner

samniner

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So last night I played my first gig... Man did it feel good to play on a nice stage with a good crowd! Our band plays classic rock with some grunge stuff tossed in there as well so it’s a good mix. We’ve got a hell of a PA system that we bring along, as well as lights fog etc. to put on a good show.
I used a friends rig which consisted of a small Bugera head and a 2x10 Peavy cab. I didn’t set up my Rumble 100 V3 only because he was essentially the fill in bass until I get spun up. Having played through that rig I can honestly say that I wasn’t keen on the soundof that rig. I missed my sound. I enjoy the sound of Rumble 100 in which of course I would be mic’ing as well as using the DI. But, I came across a B100R this morning in great condition and at a good price and from all the reviews on it wonder how the Rumble compares tone wise. Thoughts?
 
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I don't wish to express an opinion about the amps in question, but I will suggest that you would be more likely to get informative responses if you were to change the title of the thread to something like "Rumble 100 versus B100R...opinions?" What does playing your first gig have do with it?

Not intended to sound mean...just trying to help.
 
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Yeah, getting a different 100 watt combo amp is a sideways move. A rumble 500 would sound closer to what you have and you can expnd with the matching extension cab. Or buy the rumble 500 head and a couple of cabs.

I’m sure the Ampeg sounds great but much different from a Rumble.

Btw, I recently jammed with a Rumble 100 and it was as great as everyone says. I get why you missed it on your gig. Congratulations on the gig.
 
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samniner said:
I used a friends rig which consisted of a small Bugera head and a 2x10 Peavy cab. I didn’t set up my Rumble 100 V3 only because he was essentially the fill in bass until I get spun up.
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Huh? I don't understand what any of the parts of this have to do with the other parts. Did he play half the gig or something?

Anyway, literally anything is better than behringer. Peavey is functional and some of their stuff is ok, but most does not sound great. A 100w Fender with 2 10s or a 15 should be enough to get you by and sound ok. But I would definitely be looking to upgrade sooner rather than later. For $750 or less on the used market, you can have a rig that basically anybody in the 70s would have been extremely jealous of (or frankly that most people from the 90s when the best deals are from would be jealous of). Gk 700RBii and SWR Goliath III or equivalent and if you arent an idiot with how you dial it in and you change your bass strings once a quarter, and don't totally suck, you WILL get complements on your tone every gig. About $350ish each for those. Good bass tone is DIRT cheap, so there's no real reason not to have it for any longer than the time it takes to save up 700 bucks or so. The only downside is it might be on the heavy side. But that's what casters and carts and band mates are for.
 
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If you don't mind using in-ears, then you can have any decent little combo. My weapon is a good eq pedal, paired with a good DI. I use a Darkglass Vintage Ultra now, for simplicity, but used to soley use a Zoom MS60B, with a Radial ProDI, for everything. The Zoom is a GEM for how cheap it is, and I still use it for effects. Both of these pedals, regardless of the price difference, will get your tone just as good out front as it is to your ears.

My current setup can do anything with in-ears, and doesn't even require me to bring an amp or cab with me at all.

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Thanks everyone. Lots of good info for sure. I went out and checked out the B100R and picked it up for $280 in excellent condition. The sound was very pleasant and warm while also kind aggressive. Been playing with it for the past couple hours and what a different from the Rumble. Or band has a very good PA system and board. Everyone and everything is mic’d up to include the drums. Having said that I didn’t realize the rather large subs that we bring along as well. That rumble sounded so much bigger that what it actually was. Made for a good monitor. But the tone was thin. I’ll test the ‘peg out on our next gig. Hopefully it’s the sound I’m looking for. Thanks again fellas
 
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I used a Behringer in a community practice space that rented out by the hour, mostly to the thrash crowd from the nearby university. That head took quite a beating but always lit up and sounded good. I wouldn't totally rule it out, but a Rumble combo should serve you well for years.
 
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I love ampeg, I had a similar 100w, 1x15 flip top ampeg for my first amp, but I wouldn't buy another to play with a drummer. I have a 100 rumble too, love that thing. But my drummer plays cajon, I'm about to get myself a 200c for use with the kit.

Rumble 200c would be your bare minimum. If you can get the 500c, you got amp for days. Both can add ext cab, which the 100 cant.

Btw, congrats on the first gig!:bassist:
 
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Ampegs sound like Ampegs. If you like that sound, then an Ampeg is what you want.

I have a B100R and I’m very happy with it. It won’t deliver huge amounts of volume. That said, it can get pretty loud however. It has really good tone shaping ability with a 4-band EQ supplemented by bass, mid, and high boost switches. Gain and master round it out. And a headphone jack makes it great for “silent” practice sessions too. Heavy for its size, but still manageable.
 
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Congrats on the first gig! I’d suggest stashing away some gig money for a bigger rig that you almost certainly will want if you continue gigging. Guitar players have it nice. A little 10-20W tube amp can get really loud. But thanks to stupid physics, we have to pump out waves with size and wattage. Fortunately your band has a good PA. Enjoy the ride!!
 
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Where in Wisconsin are you? My live rig is a GK MB112+ MBP 112 extension cab. Total is 500 watts into 2 12” speakers. Loud. As. Heck. If I need it. I have full PA support on every gig. If you are close by and would like to try out the GK rig, I’m happy to help out. FWIW - Behringer is not known for quality unless you are talking about the XR mixers. The Fender Rumbles seem to be a very personal choice. In my opinion, they are cheap and thin feeling. However, many have gigged them with good results. In the end, it’s what YOU want. My best advice? Don’t buy something that is ‘just enough’. You WILL find yourself in a situation where you want / need more. Try to stay ahead of that if at all possible. To me, the minimum size gig rig is 500 watts into 2-12” speakers. You want headroom.
 
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