Sound Check Bass Amps - Low End Homes
posted by on May 3 at 10:35 AM
Eric Corson, bassist from The Long Winters, is with us today on Sound Check to talk bass amps.
Bass is one of the trickiest, most essential elements of sound. The low end must be maintained but not overdone. Constraint when firing a cannon? And bass has an omni directional tone. Anything with ‘omni’ in the description could easily get out of hand.
If you’re a bass player, what are you playing and why?
Eric says:
The amp I use is an Ashdown ABM 500 2X10 Combo, which is both tube and solid state, so you can dial in some overdrive if you want. I love it and I’ve used it on every U.S. tour we’ve done. It’s been a great amp in that it sounds excellent, it’s rugged, and even though it’s small, it works well in larger sized venues. In 5 years of touring, I’ve never had a problem with it, but it has its battle scars like missing knobs and neither of the VU meters work.I got it when I joined The Long Winters. I didn’t own a bass amp at the time but we shared a practice space with Harvey Danger and the amp belonged to Aaron Huffman, their bassist. I used to use it when we practiced and eventually I bought it from him. That’s how I was introduced to Ashdown.
When we made the last Long Winters record, I used the Ashdown mic’d with a Sennheiser 421 and the Ampeg B-15 Portaflex (15” speaker) re-issue they have at Studio Litho , mic’d with an EV RE20. Both amps running together. I loved the B-15 and have been on the lookout for one ever since. They’re such cool bass amps, design-wise. If you’ve never seen one, the head of the amp is actually under the top of the cabinet. You just flip the lid and there’s your amp. It’s relatively portable, easy to work on if something goes wrong, and the re-issues are built like tanks.
Ampeg SVT 100 through a 1 x 15 cab for me. I bought them together about 11 years ago for $150; best purchase I ever made.
Pfft... the bass amp is just a fancy name for "drink holder."
Ashdown is the awesomest. Since I sold my first one to Eric, I've used their 500-watt head with various cabinets, currently an Aguilar 2x12.
#2: What would you do without it, go direct? Double pfft.
Talking about bass gear is almost as boring as reading Trent's tour diary.
No one cares but other bass players and your mom.
And yes, I would go direct.
I would LOVE an Ashdown rig. But, no. Until my trusty Trace Elliot kicks the bucket, I'll use that. Though, I do have an Ashdown mini15 underneath an Avatar 2x10.
More bass articles!!! :)
G-K 700RB through an Ampeg BXT410HL 4x10 cab. Only effect is a Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, because, that's all you ever need, baby!
1973 Kustom, 250W, 2x12 cab, tuck and roll sexy ...best amp EVER. Thank you.
Whatevs, Fuck you. Your lame stupid ass attempts to put down Trent always make you sound so stupid. You obviously have some sort of problem with yourself. Get the fuck over it.
Trent Moorman is one of the stronger writers the Stranger has. I love who he talks to, what he brings to the table, and how he says it. Since he's so boring, what Stranger writers do you like? I'm interested.
You bitch and moan and bitch and moan. Go read the Weekly. You'll be happy there. And you won't have to worry about the Nachos or anyone getting in the way of your perfectness.
I bet you are some shitty musician who's pissed off cause you suck. You have hate? Bring it on fucker, I have more hate than you.
Trent, keep them coming. You fucking kick ass.
Yup, you nailed it. I am all of the above. Plus, I still live with my mom.
Ashdowns are trendy. I'll stick with my early 90s GK, thanks.
Whatevs, what a dooosh.
I hear Huffman's playing a Warlock these days.
BigMuff & Ampeg (solid state) can fuck a joint up every time...
I roll with an early 70's Ampeg V4b or Gallien Kruger 400rb, into either Mesa Boogie 1x15 with Electro-Voice speaker or SWR 4x10, while using a Kramer 450b or MIJ Fender Precission.
I roll with an early 70's Ampeg V4b or Gallien Kruger 400rb, into either Mesa Boogie 1x15 with Electro-Voice speaker or SWR 4x10, while using a Kramer 450b or MIJ Fender Precission.
Shit, sorry about the double post.
I know, it's tough, sometimes the multiple post happens.
I agree, Big Muff is the way to go.
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